In a magical world of gods and mythical races an outcast princess turned spy infiltrates a
rival kingdom—uncovering secrets that force her to choose between obedience and defiance—in the
first book of a propulsive romantic fantasy series for fans of Danielle L. Jensen’s The Bridge
Kingdom series. **The dazzling first edition hardcover of Songbird of the Sorrows will feature
intricately designed stenciled edges an interior black-and-white map and a premium jacket
with gold foil—while supplies last!** “An addictive new romantic fantasy that combines
beautiful world-building a thrilling combination of heist and trials and a toe-curling
forbidden romance.”—Demi Winters author of The Ashen Series Ask no questions. Obey your
orders. Respect your masters. But most of all love no one. Spy. Thief. Princess. Songbird .
Banished from the Palace of Sorrows as a child Princess Aella was taken in by the Aviary a
secret intelligence network embedded throughout the Empyrieos that trains orphans as
professional spies. Now twenty-three years old she has finally earned her place as a Songbird
on the most elite team of assassins led by none other than her former flame Raven. Everything
about him calls to her—he’s brave loyal and lethal—but their relationship is also the
greatest threat to her standing as a Songbird. Before Aella can untangle her feelings their
team is sent on a dangerous mission to the eastern kingdom a land that ever since the horrific
God War has been the enemy of her homeland. Aella’s role is crucial yet troublesome: she must
assume her former title of Princess of the Sorrows to compete in a series of bridal trials. But
when the trials turn deadly and the mission is threatened Aella must decide whether to follow
orders or defy them. Songbird of the Sorrows is the first novel in the sweeping romantic
Myths of the Empyrieos series following Aella through an epic journey of self-discovery true
love redemption and ultimately a great war that promises to upend the lives of everyone in
the realm. Don’t miss the next book in the series Daughter of the Tempest coming October
2026!
