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What readers want to know
How spicy is Rites of the Starling?
It's 4 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Steamy). Several detailed scenes throughout.
Does Rites of the Starling have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 9 content warnings, including violence, death and animal death. The full list is below.
Is Rites of the Starling a standalone?
No. It's book 2 of Shield of Sparrows, so start with Shield of Sparrows.
Spice level
4 of 5 · Steamy
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
9 content warnings
About the book
The story
The Shield of Sparrows sequel, as the five kingdoms of Calandra face destruction from the monsters of legend.
Series
Shield of Sparrows, in order
- 1Shield of Sparrows2025
- 2Rites of the Starling2026 · You're here
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