{"product_id":"rites-of-the-starling-by-devney-perry-shield-of-sparrows-2-epic-romantic-fantasy","title":"Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry (Shield of Sparrows #2) | Epic Romantic Fantasy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vibrant and visceral, this world of Perry's is absolutely fantastic! Tickles all the romantasy sweet spots for me!\" --RuNyx,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestselling author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGothikana\u003c\/i\u003e, for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy.\"-- \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e and international bestselling author K.A. Tucker, for \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e is the best fantasy romance I've read in years and my top read of 2025. This story is unlike anything I've read before with lush, unique world building, thrilling adventures and an epic love story.\"-- \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Giana Darling, for \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is everything! The world building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait. Devney absolutely slayed it with this romantasy, and I can't wait to read book two!\"-- \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Shanora Williams, for \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Devney Perry writes romantasy like she's been doing it her whole career, filling the pages with vivid world building, unique storylines, and delicious tension. This book is all-consuming and nothing short of binge worthy!\"-- \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author CE Ricci, for \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e is a delight of immersive worldbuilding, characters who spoke to my heart, and an intense slow-burn romance that held me captive. I'm incredibly excited to read the next book in the series!\"--Nalini Singh, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series, for \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eDevney Perry is a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and #1 \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of more than forty romance novels. After working in the technology industry for a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to pursue her passion for writing. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. devneyperry.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INSTANT #1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRITES OF THE STARLING is the epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry's #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalandra's five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I've been separated from the man who owns my heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's my turn to become the Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear--and the depth of my own strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone wants me to be something I'm not--a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor too long, I've feared the monsters we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's time to discover the monster within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shield of Sparrows trilogy is an epic slow-burn romantasy best enjoyed in order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading Order:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook #1 Shield of Sparrows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook #2 Rites of the Starling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook #3 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eComing Soon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52516346167477,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5807\/9413\/files\/Rites.gif?v=1778975554","url":"https:\/\/littlelostbookshoppe.com\/products\/rites-of-the-starling-by-devney-perry-shield-of-sparrows-2-epic-romantic-fantasy","provider":"The Little Lost BookShoppe \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}