Myths of the Empyrieos

An exiled princess turned spy is to infiltrate a rival kingdom. But the secrets she uncovers in the process force her to choose between obedience and rebellion.

First-print hardcover of Songbird of the Sorrows with special extras (while supplies last):

• elaborately decorated sprayed edges
• black-and-white map in the interior
• premium dust jacket with gold foil stamping

"An addictive new romantic fantasy with beautiful worldbuilding, a rousing blend of heist and trials, and a tingling forbidden romance." - Demi Winters, author of the Ashen series

Ask no questions. Obey your orders. Respect your masters. Above all: love no one.

Spy. Thief. Princess. Nightingale. Banished from the Palace of Sorrows as a child, Princess Aella was taken in by the Aviary, a secret spy network of the Empyrieos that trains orphans into professional agents. At twenty-three, she has finally made it into the elite Songbirds unit - led by her former crush Raven. He is brave, loyal and deadly - and at the same time the greatest danger to Aella's position.

Before Aella can sort out her feelings, the team is sent on a dangerous mission to the eastern kingdom. Her role is delicate: as a former Princess of the Sorrows, she must compete in a series of bridal trials. When the trials turn deadly and the mission is at stake, Aella must decide whether to follow orders - or break them.

Songbird of the Sorrows is the first novel in the epic romantic series Myths of the Empyrieos and accompanies Aella on a journey full of self-discovery, true love, redemption and a great war that will change the fate of the entire realm.