{"product_id":"rites-of-the-starling-a-slow-burn-epic-romantasy-hardcover","title":"Rites of the Starling Hardcover – Shield of Sparrows Trilogy Book 2 by Devney Perry","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRites of the Starling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by #1 New York Times bestselling author Devney Perry is the breathtaking second installment in the Shield of Sparrows Trilogy. Filled with epic adventure, forbidden love, powerful magic, dangerous quests, and slow-burn romance, this unforgettable romantasy continues the sweeping story that began in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kingdoms of Calandra stand on the edge of ruin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient threats are rising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsters roam the land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the devastating crux migration is fast approaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparated from the man she loves after a brutal attack, a young princess finds herself alone in a cursed realm where danger lurks around every corner. 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Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Carissa Broadbent, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRites of the Starling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a captivating blend of fantasy, romance, magic, and adventure that will leave readers desperate for the next installment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Shield of Sparrows Trilogy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Number: Book 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading Order:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 Book 1: Shield of Sparrows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 Book 2: Rites of the Starling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 Book 3: Coming Soon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRites of the Starling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a direct sequel to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should be read in order for the best experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Rites of the Starling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Devney Perry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Shield of Sparrows Trilogy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFantasy Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpic Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdventure Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Adult Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 2 in the Shield of Sparrows Trilogy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstant #1 New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-burn romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpic fantasy world-building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong female protagonist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagic and monster-filled adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnemies, secrets, and political intrigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThemes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove and sacrifice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDestiny and self-discovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourage and resilience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily secrets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower and responsibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHope in the face of darkness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.4\" W x 9.1\" H x 1.6\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 7, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstant #1 New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor Bio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevney Perry is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of more than forty bestselling romance novels. 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