Rites of the Starling

Odessa's world has been shattered. In the wake of a devastating attack, she is separated from the man who owns her heart, hunted by monsters, and taken captive by a powerful priest. With nothing certain but her need to protect a young girl at her side, Odessa must find the strength to become the Guardian herself.

As the five kingdoms of Calandra edge toward destruction with a crucial migration approaching, the secrets she uncovers could save her realm -- or demand a sacrifice she never expected to make. The epic, heart-pounding sequel to #1 New York Times bestseller Shield of Sparrows.