Rites of the Starling

Shield of Sparrows #2

by Devney Perry

RITES OF THE STARLING is the epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times-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.

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, 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.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Romance, Fantasy Romance, Fiction, Adult, Audiobook

500 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication April 7, 2026

About the author

Devney is a #1 Amazon, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of over 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.”

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www.devneyperry.com

Reviews

[Rayne]

I'm so ready for this! Wake me up when it's April

[levi (pretty sad for a boy so in love)]

Holy cliffhanger altho not really enjoyed the first book but this story has a lot of potential.

[brittany:)]

Is anyone else excited for this? I really really really liked book 1✨

[sonia]

Okay cover slay

[manas]

how is this out?? i haven’t even started book 1. 🌚

[Holly]

"Love triangle NEVER" is the best trope i've ever seen used for marketing a book.

[Rebekah Clark]

Woot woot did I preorder it the second it was announced? Heh, you bet I did 🙂‍↕️

[Catarina Vieira | umlivroduplicado]

WHAT DO YOU FREAKING MEAN I NEED TO WAIT UNTIL APRIL 2026?????

[shania]

give it to me🙏🏻

[Charity (Booktrovert Reader)]

🫢🤯😱😲 YAY!!! Releasing this month. I cannot wait to get my copy

🫢🤯😱😲 WE GOT A RELEASE DATE!!! I CANNOT WAIT!!!

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[niyya نية]

suddenly april feels like forever

[Carleen ☾ ☀︎]

Honestly expecting great things from this 🙌

[lilbookworm]

Can’t wait for this one!

[enola]

the way I would confuse this with the first book😭

[Vanessa ♔]

April?? Cryinggg, I need this NOW

[Krystal]

Guys this is my most anticipated read of the year and I would literally do anything to read it RIGHT NEOWWWWWWWWW

[Astrid Appels]

HOw can this book have a 4.2 rating on Goodreads when it hasn't even come out yet???

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devney Perry you little mastermind!!!

[Sara]

For ride a storm i come from my knee
wake what ramin of strngth
for blosm of flower i make my sun heigh
for lost love i fire my candle
as spy of fog
as qeen of past
as me as i become
i accept my buttle
fight lose and lost
for whom i love i live
thee hunted my step and dream
thee nailing my stringth and care
i storm from thee fog
i wake from fear shock
i live for thee i love
and for thee i breath

[Mads · Rating 5 out of 5]

um not sure how I am meant to just keep going until the next book comes out? MY GOD 🤯

[Catrina]

Ordered from B&N
April 2026

[Erin Dunn]

Gimmie Gimmie 😍😍 I’m so ready!

[Sammy]

DID YALL SEE THE COVER??????? Not so patiently waiting for April

[Natalie Givens]

Preordered as soon as it was possible. I cannot wait til April. Everything else will be put on hold so I can happily read it😁.

[Parker ;)]

Omg the cover is gorgeous 🔥🙌😍 IM SO FREAKING EXCITED

[Lara Josephine]

Oh goodness am I excited for this book!

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

THAT WAS ONE INSANE BOOK

So I wasn’t sure when I started and there was a new pov but MY GOD
I can’t say anything, except that it began dragging and then exploded and I’m still flabbergasted

[lauren :)]

the evil cackling you hear is mine 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ i’m so ready for this book

[Toriఌ]

Coming out April 7

[Raquel Flockhart]

1. Shield of Sparrows ★★★★

So. Freaking. Excited.