Rites of the Starling: A Guest Post by Devney Perry

Return to a world of powerful monsters and cunning hunters in the highly anticipated follow-up to Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. Read on for an exclusive essay from Devney Perry on writing Rites of the Starling.

Welcome to the Shield of Sparrows series! I am beyond excited to introduce you to this world and this epic story.  

Writing romantasy has been a dream of mine for years, and crafting this series has been a highlight of my career. Shield of Sparrows is everything I love about an enemies-to-lovers romance with banter and tension and spice. It’s all wrapped in a vivid, breathtaking setting that grows with the second book, Rites of the Starling. 

From the very beginning of Odessa’s adventure, I knew where I wanted to take her story in Rites of the Starling. It’s one of those ideas that has been in the back of my mind for a long time, waiting to be told. You’re going to meet some new characters in this book, and the world is going to expand. This is a fantasy romance, so the magic, monsters, and settings are main characters of their own. 

I hope you enjoy this journey you’re about to embark upon. And thank you for trusting me to tell the story in my heart. 

Cheers! 

Devney