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Songbird of the Sorrows
  • Published: 10 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761355219
  • Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $36.99
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Songbird of the Sorrows

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

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Tr. Paperback
10 Feb 2026
EBook
22 July 2025
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10 Feb 2026
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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.
  • Published: 10 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761355219
  • Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia Audio
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $36.99
Categories:

About the author

Braidee Otto

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.

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Praise for Songbird of the Sorrows

Simmering with tension and intrigue, Songbird of the Sorrows 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.

Nisha J. Tuli

Songbird of the Sorrows blends masterful worldbuilding with engaging characters, dangerous trials and forbidden romance – what else could we ask for? The end left me gasping aloud and hungry for more.

Madeline Te Whiu

Songbird of the Sorrows is a new addictive romantic fantasy that combines beautiful worldbuilding, a thrilling combination of heist and trials, and a toe-curling forbidden romance. Between the romantic intrigue and the unravelling mysteries, it kept me guessing until the very last page!

Demi Winters

Treacherous, alluring and immersive, Braidee Otto’s debut is not to be missed! I flew through Songbird of the Sorrows and the ending left me craving more.

Alina Bellchambers