Rites of the Starling

Rites of the Starling is a fantasy novel by Sonia Hartl that follows a young protagonist drawn into a hidden world of magic, secrets, and dangerous rituals tied to mysterious “starling” lore. As she becomes entangled in a secretive group and its strange traditions, she begins to uncover unsettling truths about her own identity and the forces shaping the world around her. The story blends magical intrigue with personal discovery, focusing on transformation, belonging, and the cost of power. Atmospheric and character-driven, it explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the blurred line between myth and reality.