Songbird of the Sorrows (Myths of the Empyrieos Book 1)

Name: Songbird of the Sorrows (Myths of the Empyrieos Book 1)
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (795 reviews)
Author: Braidee Otto

by Braidee Otto

Fantasy Romantasy

4.3 (795)

4.3 stars from 795 reviews. Top 92% of Fantasy books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 2, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love romantic fantasy with real stakes, where the central relationship actively threatens the main character's mission and survival.
You want a heroine who's been weaponised by her organisation but is learning to reclaim agency—not a chosen one, but someone earning respect through skill.
You're drawn to heist-adjacent plots with political intrigue, trials, and a magic system tied to a larger mythological world.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer romance where the emotional arc is the primary story rather than one strand of a larger political and espionage narrative.
You need a standalone novel, as this is book one of a series with a cliffhanger designed to pull you into the next instalment.
You're uncomfortable with morally grey characters who kill, lie, and manipulate for their organisation, even when they're the protagonist.

About this book

In 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. Banished from the Palace of Sorrows as a child, Princess Aella was raised by the Aviary, a secret intelligence network that trains orphans as professional spies. At twenty-three, she has earned her place as a Songbird on an elite team of assassins led by her former flame, Raven. Their relationship threatens her standing, but before she can resolve her feelings, the team is sent on a dangerous mission to the eastern kingdom—an enemy land since the God War. Aella must assume her former title of Princess of the Sorrows to compete in a series of bridal trials. When the trials turn deadly and the mission is threatened, she must decide whether to follow orders or defy them. Songbird of the Sorrows is the first novel in the Myths of the Empyrieos series, following Aella through a journey of self-discovery, true love, redemption, and a great war that promises to upend the realm.

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Price has dropped 2 times over the last 13 months. Goes on sale roughly every 165 days. Typically stays discounted for 1 day.

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Currently #1,735 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 51% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 795 reviews

Gaining approximately 31 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.4 to 4.3.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 165 days. Next drop estimated in about 23 weeks. Typical discount: 75% off.

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