{"product_id":"songbird-of-the-sorrows-9798217153824","title":"Songbird of the Sorrows","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom, but the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e**The dazzling first edition hardcover of \u003ci\u003eSongbird of the Sorrows \u003c\/i\u003ewill feature intricately designed stenciled edges, an interior black-and-white map, and a premium jacket with gold foil--while supplies last!** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsk no questions. Obey your orders. Respect your masters. But most of all, love no one.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpy. Thief. Princess. \u003ci\u003eSongbird\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBanished 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore Aella can untangle her feelings, their team is sent on a dangerous mission to the eastern kingdom. Her role is crucial yet troublesome: Aella 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSongbird of the Sorrows\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, \u003cb\u003eBraidee Otto\u003c\/b\u003e combines her academic background in Literary Studies with a deep passion for storytelling to create heartfelt, immersive narratives. \u003ci\u003eSongbird of the Sorrows\u003c\/i\u003e is the first installment in her debut adult romantic fantasy series, Myths of the Empyrieos. She lives in Adelaide, South Australia, with her partner, two beloved dogs, and a cat that appeared in her backyard on the winter solstice.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dial Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51986439143698,"sku":"9798217153824","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_97ad6291-4c89-4f29-ac73-c0527d0bfe7f.jpg?v=1769592658","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/songbird-of-the-sorrows-9798217153824","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}