{"product_id":"songbird-of-the-sorrows-myths-of-the-empyrieos","title":"Songbird of the Sorrows (Myths of the Empyrieos)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eSongbird of the Sorrows\u003c\/i\u003e is a new addictive romantic fantasy that combines beautiful world-building, a thrilling combination of heist and trials, and a toe-curling forbidden romance. Between the romantic intrigue and the unraveling mysteries, it kept me guessing until the very last page!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Demi Winters, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Road of Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Simmering with tension and intrigue, \n\u003ci\u003e Songbird of the Sorrows\u003c\/i\u003e is about to become your new romantasy obsession. Braidee Otto has crafted a gorgeous tale with effortless writing and lovable characters who come alive on the page. Trials and heists, friendship and forbidden romance, secrets and banter--this has it all.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Nisha J. Tuli, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTrial of the Sun Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Treacherous, alluring, and immersive, Braidee Otto's debut is not to be missed! I flew through \n\u003ci\u003eSongbird of the Sorrows, \u003c\/i\u003eand the ending left me craving more.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Alina Bellchambers, author of The Order of Masks duology\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Masterful world-building, engaging characters, perilous circumstances, and star-crossed lovers--what else could we ask for? In this world where war simmers on the horizon and betrayal lurks around every corner, I wasn't sure who to trust, but the romantic tension had me yearning for the loaded glances and secret touches. The end left me gasping aloud and hungry for more.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Madeline Te Whiu, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Assassin Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An enticing blend of espionage, romance, and rebellion animates Braidee Otto's debut and Myths of the Empyrieos series launch. . . . With rich sensory descriptions, Otto crafts an immersive world of coded messages and whispered betrayals. . . . 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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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn 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. \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!**\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpy. Thief. 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