Book profile
Rites of the Starling
- Subgenre
- romantasy
- Edition year
- 2026-04-07
- Rating
- ★ 4.5 · 111 ratingsExternal reader rating · Hardcover
- Spice
- Heat not verified
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In the second book of the Shield of Sparrows trilogy, Princess Calandra traverses a cursed realm of five kingdoms after being separated from the warrior she loves during a devastating attack. Hunted by monsters and kidnapped by a powerful priest, she takes responsibility for a young girl counting on her and embraces her calling as a Guardian. Pressured to become a queen, spy, or sacrifice, she uncovers secrets about her family while discovering her own inner strength—choosing what kind of ruler and protector she wants to be, even if it costs her everything.
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- High Fantasy: “Calandra's five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming.” source
- Quest: “A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family” source
- Sacrifice: “What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?” source
- Chosen One: “It's my turn to become the Guardian.” source
- Strong Heroine: “I learn the real meaning of fear—and the depth of my own strength.” source
- Curse: “cursed realm” source
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Content notes
- kidnapping
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kidnapping: “kidnapped by a powerful priest” Source
