#9 in Romance
Rites of the Starling
- 617
- Pages
- about 11 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 2 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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About the book
Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I’ve been separated from the man who owns my heart. I’m lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It’s my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear—and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I’m not—a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I’ve feared the monsters we make. It’s time to discover the monster within.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.9 across 92 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 33% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Romance average of 8.0. That is how 8.3 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.9 | 92 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What is Rites of the Starling rated?
8.3 out of 10, from 92 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Rites of the Starling worth reading?
Readers give it 8.3/10 from 92 ratings, which puts it ahead of 94 % of the Romance shelf.
How long does it take to read Rites of the Starling?
About 11 hours at an average reading pace — 617 pages.
Where does Rites of the Starling rank?
#9 in Romance on the current snapshot.
Was Rites of the Starling a bestseller?
Yes — 2 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #1. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is Rites of the Starling?
It has 617 pages — longer than 67% of the ranked books in Romance.
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