A murdered king,
A hunted people,
A war of politics and religion.
What would you sacrifice,
To save what you love?
Sparrow in the Sun,
by Danielle Bullen
What if your entire race was used as a scapegoat
in a political war after
the death of the king?
And what if your eyes changed colors with emotions?
Eness has lived her life in hiding,
to seek a way to block the sign of her heritage in order to protect her people.
The war has continued and death is rampant, but in the mountains she has been free to work on her own.
Until there are soldiers at her door, with a captain wounded, and demanding help.
To send them away will mean risking being brought in for trial, for to refuse the Queen’s men anything is a crime worthy of the notice of the township.
But if they discover her bloodline, it will mean death.
Who is this
book for, and FAQ:
Lovers of classic fantasy:
If you love the old style of fantasy, harkening back to it’s roots with authors like C.S Lewis with ‘Till We Have Faces’, or Tolkiens ‘Lord of the Rings’, then this is the book for you. Its pacing, values and slow build up to things that affect the whole world, all point back to that old style, but with the modern twist of being told in first person.
Lovers of detail, and world building:
This story has a lot of nods toward nature, as the main character is a herbalist. It has a bit of a nod toward historical fiction as well, with it’s love of bits and pieces of details of the world around you, to make you feel as though you are all in.
From plants to epic landscapes to quiet rooms with crackling fires, this story is written to draw you in, and show you a world full of light, depth, threads of intrigue and bits and pieces of Appalachian-style herbalism.
What is the demographic?
This book was written as adult fantasy. It’s themes, pacing, concepts and characters are all written with that in mind. That said, many teens have read it and enjoyed it, as well as a few kids 11+. For parents of kids, see the content warning below, for chapters to consider and a guide to what content is included in it. As always, there is no smut of any kind, but the main character is a healing woman, so there is a decent amount of blood, that is never dwelt upon for long. There is no glorified gore.
Do I have to read Frost Light first?
You do not. Though written in the same world, Avfriora, these two stories do not intersect at all. Frost Light is a gentler start into the world, but many readers have jumped in with Sparrow in the Sun. They are two wildly different stories: Sparrow with a heavy thread of tension building from start to finish, and leading off into a trilogy, and Frost with quiet, mellow, every day life, family and written to be read as a stand alone.
Is this a standalone?
It is not. Sparrow in the Sun is book one in the Bloodsong Trilogy, with the second one slated to come out fall of 2026, with a kickstarter for beautiful special editions May of 2026. Join the email list to be the first to know about updates for that.
How much magic is there?
Almost none. There is a gift, that is presented halfway through, but there is absolutely no witchcraft whatsoever. I believe in Jesus Christ, and His Word condemns witchcraft.
