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Rites of the Starling

Shield of Sparrows, Book 2

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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.

​Calandra'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.

​I'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. ​It's my turn to become the Guardian.

​Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, when I learn the real meaning of fear—and the depth of my own strength.

​Everyone 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? ​What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?

For too long, I've feared the monsters we make. ​It's time to discover the monster within.​

Contains mature themes.

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This was a perfect second book of a series. I loved it so much and the narration was so good.

Perfection!

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incredible. phenomenal. beautiful. stunning. i learned so much. I absolutely adore this series. it's so fresh and new. so unique. plot is plotting. I loved how this book played out. so so good. counting the minutes until the next book. obsessed. stunning series

obsessed

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I love this story and I loved the narration. I was quite upset at the start that they changed Ransom's narrator, but I can understand why now.

oh my gosh I can't wait for the next one

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It was a slow building story but worth the journey. Looking forward to book 3. 💕

Slow Build

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Rites of the Starling, the second installment in the series, completely captivated me. While some readers might find the beginning a bit slow, I truly felt that every moment was necessary to build the depth and emotional weight of the story. The pacing ultimately pays off in a powerful way.

The narration was phenomenal and brought the characters to life so vividly that I felt deeply immersed in their journeys, adding an extra layer of connection to an already compelling story.

The final part of the book hit me hard emotionally. I found myself crying as everything came together, and the closing line left me completely heartbroken.

For me, this was beyond a five star read. It is a solid six stars. An unforgettable continuation that I would highly recommend.

Worth the Emotional Ride

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