Songbird of the Sorrows: An epic romantic fantasy (Myths of the Empyrieos book 1)

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Braidee Otto

Songbird of the Sorrows

Name: Songbird of the Sorrows
Price: 34.99 AUD
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ISBN: 9781761355189

An epic romantic fantasy (Myths of the Empyrieos book 1)

Braidee Otto

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Penguin Random House Australia
10 February 2026

Fantasy; Romance; Romantasy; Romantasy

Series: Myths of the Empyrieos

*The gorgeous first edition features stunning printed edges.
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An outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom in the first book in an epic romantic fantasy series for readers of Throne of Glass, Trial of the Sun Queen

and Spark of the Everflame.

Ask no questions. Obey your orders. Respect your masters. But most of all, love no one.

Spy. Thief. Princess. Songbird.

Princess Aella was ousted from the Palace of Sorrows and gifted to the secret order of spies known as the Aviary at a young age.

After she completes her training and passes the Naming ceremony, Aella is assigned to the prestigious Alpha Flight, led by none other than her former flame. Everything about Raven calls to her. He is brave, loyal and lethal. But love is forbidden within the Aviary.

When Alpha Flight is tasked with infiltrating the eastern kingdom's royal trials to seek a weapon hidden deep within its court, Aella struggles with the expectations placed on her.

As old sparks reignite and the harsh realities of the realm reveal themselves, the mission begins to unravel, and Aella must decide if she is brave enough to disobey her superiors to do what she believes is right.

Songbird of the Sorrows is the first book in Myths of the Empyrieos, an epic romantic fantasy series that follows a feisty heroine through trials, a perilous heist, court intrigue, kingdom politics, and a journey of self-discovery, true love, and redemption.

By: Braidee Otto
Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 498g
ISBN: 9781761355189
ISBN 10: 176135518X
Series: Myths of the Empyrieos
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 10 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, Braidee Otto combines her academic background in Literary Studies with a deep passion for storytelling to create heartfelt, immersive narratives. Songbird of the Sorrows is the first instalment in her debut adult romantic fantasy series, Myths of the Empyrieos. She lives in Adelaide with her partner, two beloved dogs, and a cat that appeared in her backyard on the winter solstice.