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. “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!
