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They may be serpents in this court, but I am not just a songbird. I’m a bird of prey. (2).

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Songbird of the Sorrows asks the real questions… if villain bad, why hot shaped? Find out the answer February 3rd, 2026.

Okay, but all seriousness, this is what you’ll find in Songbird of the Sorrows
🤎 A fierce and fragile FMC
🤎 Deadly games of politics
🤎 Trials and heists
🤎 Secrets and lies
🤎 Second chances and redemption
🤎 Dark themes
🤎 Friendship and found family
🤎 Slow burn forbidden romance

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Songbird of the Sorrows asks the real questions… if villain bad, why hot shaped? Find out the answer February 3rd, 2026.

Okay, but all seriousness, this is what you’ll find in Songbird of the Sorrows
🤎 A fierce and fragile FMC
🤎 Deadly games of politics
🤎 Trials and heists
🤎 Secrets and lies
🤎 Second chances and redemption
🤎 Dark themes
🤎 Friendship and found family
🤎 Slow burn forbidden romance

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

What you may not know about Songbird of the Sorrows, is the woven thread of friendship throughout the story. Because boys come and go, but Aella and Nyssa are forever!

I hope you see your platonic soul mate within these two. 🤎✨🪽

Coming February 3rd, 2026!

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

What you may not know about Songbird of the Sorrows, is the woven thread of friendship throughout the story. Because boys come and go, but Aella and Nyssa are forever!

I hope you see your platonic soul mate within these two. 🤎✨🪽

Coming February 3rd, 2026!

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Can I hear a little noise for the true love between platonic soul mates?

Songbird of the Sorrows, an epic fantasy romance, is coming Feb 3 🕊️🤎👯‍♀️

#songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #mythsoftheempyrieos #romanticfantasybooks #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy

Can I hear a little noise for the true love between platonic soul mates?

Songbird of the Sorrows, an epic fantasy romance, is coming Feb 3 🕊️🤎👯‍♀️

#songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #mythsoftheempyrieos #romanticfantasybooks #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy

And you know what? It’s not her who needs one, it’s the big bad who really needs it. Who is the big bad? Come find out 👀

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And you know what? It’s not her who needs one, it’s the big bad who really needs it. Who is the big bad? Come find out 👀

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks

I’m afraid you’ll learn to love to hate this villain.

📖 Songbird of the Sorrows - Braidee Otto
Out February 3rd, 2026.

🤎 Epic Romantic Fantasy
🕊️ Greek Mythology Inspired
🤎 Second Chances & Redemption
🕊️ Best Friends > Boyfriends
🤎 Dark & Emotional
🕊️ Lies & Secrets
🤎 Fierce & Fragile FMC

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #romantasy

I’m afraid you’ll learn to love to hate this villain.

📖 Songbird of the Sorrows - Braidee Otto
Out February 3rd, 2026.

🤎 Epic Romantic Fantasy
🕊️ Greek Mythology Inspired
🤎 Second Chances & Redemption
🕊️ Best Friends > Boyfriends
🤎 Dark & Emotional
🕊️ Lies & Secrets
🤎 Fierce & Fragile FMC

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #romantasy

Every edition you can expect of Songbird of the Sorrows coming February, 2026!
The limited editions from The Dial Press and Penguin Australia are only available for the first print run, so I would make sure you pre-order them now so you can secure yourself a copy. 🤎

I still pinch myself every time I see these exclusive editions. But you know what I can’t wait for? The audiobook! You won’t believe your ears.

You can preorder these in the link in my bio. 🔗

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Every edition you can expect of Songbird of the Sorrows coming February, 2026!
The limited editions from The Dial Press and Penguin Australia are only available for the first print run, so I would make sure you pre-order them now so you can secure yourself a copy. 🤎

I still pinch myself every time I see these exclusive editions. But you know what I can’t wait for? The audiobook! You won’t believe your ears.

You can preorder these in the link in my bio. 🔗

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Tell me, how far would you go for duty? Would you follow the rules or would you break them?

Songbird of the Sorrows - Braidee Otto comes out February 3 2026 with stenciled edges, gold foiling and all the heartbreak and tension you could ever ask for in for your epic romantic fantasy dreams.

Welcome to the Aviary, Songbirds. 🤎🕊️✨

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #braideeottobooks #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy #romantasybooks

Tell me, how far would you go for duty? Would you follow the rules or would you break them?

Songbird of the Sorrows - Braidee Otto comes out February 3 2026 with stenciled edges, gold foiling and all the heartbreak and tension you could ever ask for in for your epic romantic fantasy dreams.

Welcome to the Aviary, Songbirds. 🤎🕊️✨

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #braideeottobooks #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy #romantasybooks

Would be a missed opportunity not to tease you with some songs from the sorrows. I’m no Taylor Swift, but there may be a few easter eggs in this playlist for you to ponder over and plan for. Save this Songbird of the Sorrows playlist for when it’s time to dive into the Myths of the Empyrieos.

Keep your ears open for more songs coming your way, too… 👀🪽

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Would be a missed opportunity not to tease you with some songs from the sorrows. I’m no Taylor Swift, but there may be a few easter eggs in this playlist for you to ponder over and plan for. Save this Songbird of the Sorrows playlist for when it’s time to dive into the Myths of the Empyrieos.

Keep your ears open for more songs coming your way, too… 👀🪽

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

There’s still a steamy, emotional romance between two hotties though, so don’t stress. But let’s give some love to the platonic soul mates 🤎🕊️

Book: Songbird of the Sorrows - Braidee Otto
Releases 3rd February 2026.

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #fantasyromance

There’s still a steamy, emotional romance between two hotties though, so don’t stress. But let’s give some love to the platonic soul mates 🤎🕊️

Book: Songbird of the Sorrows - Braidee Otto
Releases 3rd February 2026.

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #fantasyromance

WELCOME TO THE AVIARY. May your flight be long, songbirds. 🪽

This songbird has well and truly entered the world in a way I could never have even imagined for myself. SOTS is getting gorgeous edges and gold foiling, PR has been arriving at readers doors, books are out on NetGalley being read by reviewers, and SOTS has been blurbed by two of my idols, Demi Winters and Nisha J. Tuli, with more to come! Thank you so much for all the early love, already.

I can’t wait for Aella to find home with you all.

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

WELCOME TO THE AVIARY. May your flight be long, songbirds. 🪽

This songbird has well and truly entered the world in a way I could never have even imagined for myself. SOTS is getting gorgeous edges and gold foiling, PR has been arriving at readers doors, books are out on NetGalley being read by reviewers, and SOTS has been blurbed by two of my idols, Demi Winters and Nisha J. Tuli, with more to come! Thank you so much for all the early love, already.

I can’t wait for Aella to find home with you all.

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Or perhaps I did worse… All I can say is Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic romantic fantasy with themes of second chances, redemption, secrets and lies. 🤭

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Or perhaps I did worse… All I can say is Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic romantic fantasy with themes of second chances, redemption, secrets and lies. 🤭

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

There’s another Goodreads Giveaway happening for Songbird of the Sorrows early copies! 🤎🕊️✨

✨10 copies are up for grabs
✨US Only (I’m sorry!!)
✨Open until 11/25

Don’t forget to share this with your bookish friends! 🔗 to enter is in my bio.

GOOD LUCK SONGBIRDS 🤎

#goodreadsgiveaway #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romantasy #mythsoftheempyrieos

There’s another Goodreads Giveaway happening for Songbird of the Sorrows early copies! 🤎🕊️✨

✨10 copies are up for grabs
✨US Only (I’m sorry!!)
✨Open until 11/25

Don’t forget to share this with your bookish friends! 🔗 to enter is in my bio.

GOOD LUCK SONGBIRDS 🤎

#goodreadsgiveaway #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romantasy #mythsoftheempyrieos

Raven and Aella by @dudakka_ 🖤✨🕊️

These two can’t let go of one another, and it might ruin them.

Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic dark romantasy with found family, profound friendships, political intrigue and is rich with redemption and second chances. It’s coming February 3rd, 2026!

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Raven and Aella by @dudakka_ 🖤✨🕊️

These two can’t let go of one another, and it might ruin them.

Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic dark romantasy with found family, profound friendships, political intrigue and is rich with redemption and second chances. It’s coming February 3rd, 2026!

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Sorry in advance? 🥲

Tragedy aka Songbird of the Sorrows coming February 3!

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Sorry in advance? 🥲

Tragedy aka Songbird of the Sorrows coming February 3!

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

I’m just an introverted author with a slightly dark imagination.

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romanticfantasybooks #romanticfantasy

I’m just an introverted author with a slightly dark imagination.

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romanticfantasybooks #romanticfantasy

And I do mean a true villain, kind of like Anakin Skywalker meets The Joker 🫣

Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic romantic fantasy releasing February 3rd and ARCs are now available to request on NetGalley 🤎✨🦅

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #braideeottobooks #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy

And I do mean a true villain, kind of like Anakin Skywalker meets The Joker 🫣

Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic romantic fantasy releasing February 3rd and ARCs are now available to request on NetGalley 🤎✨🦅

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #braideeottobooks #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy

The most special book delivery of all—Songbird of the Sorrows proof copy from the best publishers in the world, @thedialpress.

I can’t believe this is my real life. 🥹 Songbird of the Sorrows is just under three months away from hitting bookshelves across the world!

#songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #mythsoftheempyrieos #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy

The most special book delivery of all—Songbird of the Sorrows proof copy from the best publishers in the world, @thedialpress.

I can’t believe this is my real life. 🥹 Songbird of the Sorrows is just under three months away from hitting bookshelves across the world!

#songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #mythsoftheempyrieos #romanticfantasy #fantasyromance #romantasy

SOMEBODY PINCH ME! THREE MONTHS??? Have you preordered your copy yet?

Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 3rd (US + CA + UK) and February 10th (AUS+NZ)

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

SOMEBODY PINCH ME! THREE MONTHS??? Have you preordered your copy yet?

Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 3rd (US + CA + UK) and February 10th (AUS+NZ)

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

ATTENTION! ARCS! ARCS ARE AVAILABLE TO REQUEST! I’m not freaking out at all. 🙂‍↔️

Songbird of the Sorrows is now available to request on NetGalley in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States.

May your flight be long and successful, songbirds! 🤎🕊️

*Just a note, I don’t have any control over who can and cannot get an ARC. It’s all done through my incredible publishers at The Dial Press and Penguin Australia. Any issues, please reach out to them!

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romantasybooks #fantasyromance #epicfantasy

ATTENTION! ARCS! ARCS ARE AVAILABLE TO REQUEST! I’m not freaking out at all. 🙂‍↔️

Songbird of the Sorrows is now available to request on NetGalley in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States.

May your flight be long and successful, songbirds! 🤎🕊️

*Just a note, I don’t have any control over who can and cannot get an ARC. It’s all done through my incredible publishers at The Dial Press and Penguin Australia. Any issues, please reach out to them!

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romantasybooks #fantasyromance #epicfantasy

Second chance? Reluctant allies? Forbidden love? Who knows… you’ll have to read it and find out.

OUT FEBRUARY 3RD 2026!

ARTWORK BY: @pangolin2b

��🤎 Songbird of the Sorrows is story about an outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom. But the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them.

#braideeottoauthor #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

Second chance? Reluctant allies? Forbidden love? Who knows… you’ll have to read it and find out.

OUT FEBRUARY 3RD 2026!

ARTWORK BY: @pangolin2b

🤎 Songbird of the Sorrows is story about an outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom. But the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them.

#braideeottoauthor #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

Songbird of the Sorrows coming February 3rd, 2026 🤎

The real scary Halloween story is Aella’s journey stuck in her own haunted house (her mind, among other things).

#romantasybooks #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #romantasy

Songbird of the Sorrows coming February 3rd, 2026 🤎

The real scary Halloween story is Aella’s journey stuck in her own haunted house (her mind, among other things).

#romantasybooks #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #romantasy

Help, I accidentally wrote a book while I was completely offline and had no idea trope marketing was a thing, and now I don’t know how to tell you about my book without spoiling it…
Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 2026. It’s an epic romantic fantasy with lots of secrets. That’s all I can tell you.

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

Help, I accidentally wrote a book while I was completely offline and had no idea trope marketing was a thing, and now I don’t know how to tell you about my book without spoiling it…
Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 2026. It’s an epic romantic fantasy with lots of secrets. That’s all I can tell you.

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

Absolutely diabolical, I know. 🫦😮‍💨 But who doesn’t love some yearning, angst and pain with their romantasy?

#bookstagram #braideeotto #mythsoftheempyrieos #songbirdofthesorrows #romanticfantasybooks #fantasyromance #romantasy

Absolutely diabolical, I know. 🫦😮‍💨 But who doesn’t love some yearning, angst and pain with their romantasy?

#bookstagram #braideeotto #mythsoftheempyrieos #songbirdofthesorrows #romanticfantasybooks #fantasyromance #romantasy

You only have to wait 105 days to find out who said what.. and whether they’re friend or foe… or perhaps enemy and lover? Unfortunately, I grew up in the era of Gossip Girl and therefore, will never tell you my secrets.

Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 2026 🕊️

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romantasy

You only have to wait 105 days to find out who said what.. and whether they’re friend or foe… or perhaps enemy and lover? Unfortunately, I grew up in the era of Gossip Girl and therefore, will never tell you my secrets.

Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 2026 🕊️

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romantasy

Welcome to the Aviary. Trust no one.

SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS coming February 2026. 🤎🪽

#mythsoftheempyrieos #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #fantasyromance #romantasy #bookstagram

Welcome to the Aviary. Trust no one.

SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS coming February 2026. 🤎🪽

#mythsoftheempyrieos #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #fantasyromance #romantasy #bookstagram

Joffrey Baratheon and Darth Vader would be proud of this villain.🥴

#mythsoftheempyrieos #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks

Joffrey Baratheon and Darth Vader would be proud of this villain.🥴

#mythsoftheempyrieos #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks

WHICH QUOTE DID YOU GET, SONGBIRDS?

There’s a lot of hope in this dark, epic romantic fantasy, a lot of breaking out of cages, falling and flying… I can’t wait for you all to read about Aella and her found family.

Coming February 2026!

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

WHICH QUOTE DID YOU GET, SONGBIRDS?

There’s a lot of hope in this dark, epic romantic fantasy, a lot of breaking out of cages, falling and flying… I can’t wait for you all to read about Aella and her found family.

Coming February 2026!

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

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

Someone might need to remind Raven and Aella. ��🤫

Songbird of the Sorrows is releasing in February 2026 from the Dial Press and Penguin! You can preorder this forbidden epic romantic fantasy in book stores and online now! 🕊️

🤎 Songbird of the Sorrows is story about an outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom. But the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them.

#braideeottoauthor #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

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

Someone might need to remind Raven and Aella. 🤫

Songbird of the Sorrows is releasing in February 2026 from the Dial Press and Penguin! You can preorder this forbidden epic romantic fantasy in book stores and online now! 🕊️

🤎 Songbird of the Sorrows is story about an outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom. But the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them.

#braideeottoauthor #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

“Is she fighting or flirting with me?” 😮‍💨🖤

#songbirdofthesorrows #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #romantasy

“Is she fighting or flirting with me?” 😮‍💨🖤

#songbirdofthesorrows #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #romantasy

How dare he?! 🫦

🪽SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS IS COMING FEB 2026

#bookstagram #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romantasy

How dare he?! 🫦

🪽SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS IS COMING FEB 2026

#bookstagram #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romantasy

I heard you really want an ARC and those special first editions of Songbird of the Sorrows 🤭

Here is everything you wanted to know about the SOTS re-release, where to purchase the special printed edge edition, what editions would be available, the plan for the series and more.

Leave a comment with any other questions you might have for me and I’ll have them answered for you, my pretty birds! 🕊️

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romantasy

I heard you really want an ARC and those special first editions of Songbird of the Sorrows 🤭

Here is everything you wanted to know about the SOTS re-release, where to purchase the special printed edge edition, what editions would be available, the plan for the series and more.

Leave a comment with any other questions you might have for me and I’ll have them answered for you, my pretty birds! 🕊️

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romantasy

I hope I don’t confuse anyone with my epic romantic fantasy that I spent a long time writing and editing… and then editing again. If it helps, the point is to confuse you?

Songbird of the Sorrows is releasing in February 2026 from the Dial Press and Penguin Australia! You can preorder this forbidden, dark, epic romantic fantasy in book stores and online now! 🕊️

ARTWORK BY: @pangolin2b

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #fantasyromance #romantasy

I hope I don’t confuse anyone with my epic romantic fantasy that I spent a long time writing and editing… and then editing again. If it helps, the point is to confuse you?

Songbird of the Sorrows is releasing in February 2026 from the Dial Press and Penguin Australia! You can preorder this forbidden, dark, epic romantic fantasy in book stores and online now! 🕊️

ARTWORK BY: @pangolin2b

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romanticfantasybooks #fantasyromance #romantasy

The Dial Press is running a giveaway on Goodreads for Songbird of the Sorrows!

✨10 copies are up for grabs
✨US Only (I’m sorry!!)
✨Open until 10/25

Don’t forget to share this with your bookish friends! 🔗 to enter is in my bio.

GOOD LUCK SONGBIRDS 🤎

#goodreadsgiveaway #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romantasy #mythsoftheempyrieos

The Dial Press is running a giveaway on Goodreads for Songbird of the Sorrows!

✨10 copies are up for grabs
✨US Only (I’m sorry!!)
✨Open until 10/25

Don’t forget to share this with your bookish friends! 🔗 to enter is in my bio.

GOOD LUCK SONGBIRDS 🤎

#goodreadsgiveaway #songbirdofthesorrows #braideeotto #romantasy #mythsoftheempyrieos

I know it can feel like such a long time for a book to come out, but for me, I feel like I’ve been waiting for a thousand years just to say ONLY FOUR MONTHS TO GO! But here we are… four months! 🥲

Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 3rd (US + CA + UK) and February 10th (AUS + NZ) 🥹

#braideeotto #fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

I know it can feel like such a long time for a book to come out, but for me, I feel like I’ve been waiting for a thousand years just to say ONLY FOUR MONTHS TO GO! But here we are… four months! 🥲

Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 3rd (US + CA + UK) and February 10th (AUS + NZ) 🥹

#braideeotto #fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

You didn’t think we’d be leaving Australia and NZ without a special something did you…? 👀

@penguinbooksaus will be printing Songbird of the Sorrows with printed edges and gold foiling, on the first edition, first printing trade paperback! Isn’t she SO beautiful! 😭

This edition will be available in AUSTRALIA AND NZ and will only be available as part of the first print run. The best chance for you to get this edition is by preordering!

Thank you for all of your love and excitement for Songbird of the Sorrows… I cannot believe that this little dream of mine is getting this kind of love.🪽

You know where to go—head to my bio to preorder!

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

You didn’t think we’d be leaving Australia and NZ without a special something did you…? 👀

@penguinbooksaus will be printing Songbird of the Sorrows with printed edges and gold foiling, on the first edition, first printing trade paperback! Isn’t she SO beautiful! 😭

This edition will be available in AUSTRALIA AND NZ and will only be available as part of the first print run. The best chance for you to get this edition is by preordering!

Thank you for all of your love and excitement for Songbird of the Sorrows… I cannot believe that this little dream of mine is getting this kind of love.🪽

You know where to go—head to my bio to preorder!

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos

Did you hear? Tropes are ☠️

Okay, they’re definitely not… but I do want you to know about Aella and Songbird of the Sorrows on a deeper level. The themes of this story are so special to me and I know they will hit home for so many of you, lovely songbirds.

So tell me, what theme is standing out to you the most? ✨

Songbird of the Sorrows is a dark romantic fantasy releasing February 3rd 2026 and you can PREORDER IT NOW! 🔗

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romanticfantasy*

Did you hear? Tropes are ☠️

Okay, they’re definitely not… but I do want you to know about Aella and Songbird of the Sorrows on a deeper level. The themes of this story are so special to me and I know they will hit home for so many of you, lovely songbirds.

So tell me, what theme is standing out to you the most? ✨

Songbird of the Sorrows is a dark romantic fantasy releasing February 3rd 2026 and you can PREORDER IT NOW! 🔗

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romanticfantasy*

📖: SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS by @braideeottobooks

Art by @marybegletsova

An outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom, but the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them.

SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS is the first book in Myths of the Empyrieos, an epic romantic fantasy trilogy that follows a feisty heroine through trials, a perilous heist, court intrigue, kingdom politics, and a journey of self-discovery, true love, and redemption. #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #fantasyromance #characterart #bookstagram

📖: SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS by @braideeottobooks

Art by @marybegletsova

An outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom, but the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them.

SONGBIRD OF THE SORROWS is the first book in Myths of the Empyrieos, an epic romantic fantasy trilogy that follows a feisty heroine through trials, a perilous heist, court intrigue, kingdom politics, and a journey of self-discovery, true love, and redemption. #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #fantasyromance #characterart #bookstagram

“Perhaps it was my first dance with death that made me so reckless. Maybe it choreographed my perception of life itself. Propelling me toward choices others—in their sanity—would avoid.”

Songbird of the Sorrows art of our Starling, Aella by @ssnow_wi

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

“Perhaps it was my first dance with death that made me so reckless. Maybe it choreographed my perception of life itself. Propelling me toward choices others—in their sanity—would avoid.”

Songbird of the Sorrows art of our Starling, Aella by @ssnow_wi

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

If you like these oddly specific things… you’re actually cooler than everyone, obviously?

Tell me, which of these intrigues you the most? I’m told that my villain is quite compelling, but I wonder if these vibes do them justice… 🤔

Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 3, 2026. She’s dark, romantic, traumatic and the stakes are high.

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

If you like these oddly specific things… you’re actually cooler than everyone, obviously?

Tell me, which of these intrigues you the most? I’m told that my villain is quite compelling, but I wonder if these vibes do them justice… 🤔

Songbird of the Sorrows is out February 3, 2026. She’s dark, romantic, traumatic and the stakes are high.

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

I feel like you really want this edition… 👀

Isn’t she SO beautiful! The Dial Press have seriously outdone themselves with this one. Just imagine how amazing it’ll look with the gold foiling. 🤤

This edition is available in the US and Canada and as far as I’m aware, it’ll be available as part of the first print run. The best chance for you to get this edition is by preordering from your local book stores, B&N or Indigo/Chapters in Canada!

I know a lot of you are from outside of the US and Canada… Unfortunately, this one won’t be available in our local bookstores here in AUS and NZ, but I know you’ve all got skills that rival Aella’s and you’ll find a way for this songbird to travel across the seas 🪽

You know where to go—head to my bio to preorder!

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

I feel like you really want this edition… 👀

Isn’t she SO beautiful! The Dial Press have seriously outdone themselves with this one. Just imagine how amazing it’ll look with the gold foiling. 🤤

This edition is available in the US and Canada and as far as I’m aware, it’ll be available as part of the first print run. The best chance for you to get this edition is by preordering from your local book stores, B&N or Indigo/Chapters in Canada!

I know a lot of you are from outside of the US and Canada… Unfortunately, this one won’t be available in our local bookstores here in AUS and NZ, but I know you’ve all got skills that rival Aella’s and you’ll find a way for this songbird to travel across the seas 🪽

You know where to go—head to my bio to preorder!

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

A little bird (all of you) told me you wanted to know how to get ARC’s and where to get the prettiest edition of Songbird of The Sorrows… Signing up to the mailing list is going to be the best place for you to hear all the news first.

The link is in my bio, songbirds! 🔗
#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

A little bird (all of you) told me you wanted to know how to get ARC’s and where to get the prettiest edition of Songbird of The Sorrows… Signing up to the mailing list is going to be the best place for you to hear all the news first.

The link is in my bio, songbirds! 🔗
#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

I know we all have issues being truthful at The Aviary, you know.. because of all the secrets. But you can't lie, this is the most stunning piece of art.

Raven and Aella are quite the pair... I can't wait for you to meet them 👀

Songbird of the Sorrows is releasing February 3rd 2026 and will be available at all good bookstores across the US and Canada. Australia and New Zealand, you'll find SOTS in stores from February 10th! 🤎✨

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

I know we all have issues being truthful at The Aviary, you know.. because of all the secrets. But you can't lie, this is the most stunning piece of art.

Raven and Aella are quite the pair... I can't wait for you to meet them 👀

Songbird of the Sorrows is releasing February 3rd 2026 and will be available at all good bookstores across the US and Canada. Australia and New Zealand, you'll find SOTS in stores from February 10th! 🤎✨

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

All stories start with truth… but how will they end? ☁️

This epic romantic fantasy is bound to subvert your expectations. The truth of this story is hard fought. Do you trust me to take you on this journey?

Songbird of the Sorrows is releasing February 3rd 2026 and will be available at all good bookstores across the US, Canada, and February 10th in Australia and New Zealand! 🤎✨

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

All stories start with truth… but how will they end? ☁️

This epic romantic fantasy is bound to subvert your expectations. The truth of this story is hard fought. Do you trust me to take you on this journey?

Songbird of the Sorrows is releasing February 3rd 2026 and will be available at all good bookstores across the US, Canada, and February 10th in Australia and New Zealand! 🤎✨

#fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Convincing you to PREORDER from B&N with these out-of-context quotes. 🤭

B&N is exactly where you’ll find the special first edition of Songbird of the Sorrows that I know you’re all desperate for. AND until 5th September, you can get it 25% off if you’re rewards member!

You know where to go—head to my bio to preorder and go spoil yourself with this songbird (and all the other amazing titles up for grabs!)

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #BNPreorder

Convincing you to PREORDER from B&N with these out-of-context quotes. 🤭

B&N is exactly where you’ll find the special first edition of Songbird of the Sorrows that I know you’re all desperate for. AND until 5th September, you can get it 25% off if you’re rewards member!

You know where to go—head to my bio to preorder and go spoil yourself with this songbird (and all the other amazing titles up for grabs!)

#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #BNPreorder

Raven… unfortunately, much of this male main character remains unknown as even his secrets have secrets.

He’s good with rope and tying knots, though.

If you’re looking for a new epic romantic fantasy with complex, flawed, and multifaceted characters that do good and bad things in equal measure (mostly… 👀) a.k.a they’re all morally grey, Songbird of the Sorrows might just be the one for you.

SOTS releases February 3rd, 2026 and you can preorder this songbird at all good book stores NOW!

🤎 Epic romantic fantasy
🤎 Court intrigue & politics
🤎 Spy. Princess. Songbird.
🤎 Heists & trials
🤎 Second chances
🤎 Fierce & fragile FMC
🤎 Knowledge is power

Art by pangolin2b #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #fantasyromance

Raven… unfortunately, much of this male main character remains unknown as even his secrets have secrets.

He’s good with rope and tying knots, though.

If you’re looking for a new epic romantic fantasy with complex, flawed, and multifaceted characters that do good and bad things in equal measure (mostly… 👀) a.k.a they’re all morally grey, Songbird of the Sorrows might just be the one for you.

SOTS releases February 3rd, 2026 and you can preorder this songbird at all good book stores NOW!

🤎 Epic romantic fantasy
🤎 Court intrigue & politics
🤎 Spy. Princess. Songbird.
🤎 Heists & trials
🤎 Second chances
🤎 Fierce & fragile FMC
🤎 Knowledge is power

Art by pangolin2b #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #fantasyromance

We heard a song that sounded like you wanted to meet Aella… we’ll never tell who sung this tune, though. 🕊️👀🗡️

Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic romantic fantasy that will subvert your expectations and have devastating consequences.

🤎 Epic romantic fantasy
🤎 Court intrigue & politics
🤎 Spy. Princess. Songbird.
🤎 Heists & trials
🤎 Second chances
🤎 Fierce & fragile FMC
🤎 Knowledge is power

✨ Book one of the Myths of the Empyrieos trilogy is out February 3rd, 2026 and you can preorder SOTS from your local bookstore or online now!

Art by avocatt_art
#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romantasyrecs

We heard a song that sounded like you wanted to meet Aella… we’ll never tell who sung this tune, though. 🕊️👀🗡️

Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic romantic fantasy that will subvert your expectations and have devastating consequences.

🤎 Epic romantic fantasy
🤎 Court intrigue & politics
🤎 Spy. Princess. Songbird.
🤎 Heists & trials
🤎 Second chances
🤎 Fierce & fragile FMC
🤎 Knowledge is power

✨ Book one of the Myths of the Empyrieos trilogy is out February 3rd, 2026 and you can preorder SOTS from your local bookstore or online now!

Art by avocatt_art
#braideeotto #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #romantasyrecs

Welcome to the Aviary. May your flight be long. 🕊️✨

✨ Book one of the Myths of the Empyrieos trilogy is out February 3rd, 2026 and you can preorder it NOW!

Songbird of the Sorrows is the first novel in the sweeping, romantic Myths of the Empyrieos series, following Aella through an epic journey of self-discovery, true love, redemption, and ultimately a great war that promises to upend the lives of everyone in the realm. #fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

Welcome to the Aviary. May your flight be long. 🕊️✨

✨ Book one of the Myths of the Empyrieos trilogy is out February 3rd, 2026 and you can preorder it NOW!

Songbird of the Sorrows is the first novel in the sweeping, romantic Myths of the Empyrieos series, following Aella through an epic journey of self-discovery, true love, redemption, and ultimately a great war that promises to upend the lives of everyone in the realm. #fantasyromance #songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto

I’m finally finished with pass pages for Songbird of the Sorrows, which means we’re one step closer to this book taking flight 🕊️

I cannot wait for people to start reading (or re-reading) this story. I love this world and these characters, and cannot believe just how much the words on these pages have changed my life.

On that note, this means we’re one step closer to ARCs! If you want to be the first to hear about them—and some other exciting opportunities—you can join my newsletter for early updates 🤍

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romantasy

I’m finally finished with pass pages for Songbird of the Sorrows, which means we’re one step closer to this book taking flight 🕊️

I cannot wait for people to start reading (or re-reading) this story. I love this world and these characters, and cannot believe just how much the words on these pages have changed my life.

On that note, this means we’re one step closer to ARCs! If you want to be the first to hear about them—and some other exciting opportunities—you can join my newsletter for early updates 🤍

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #romantasy

Trust is a double-edged blade. (That’s a warning). 🗡️

Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic romantic fantasy that will subvert your expectations and with devastating consequences. You can preorder SOTS from your local bookstore or online now! 🕊️

🤎 Epic romantic fantasy
🤎 Court intrigue & politics
🤎 Spy. Princess. Songbird.
🤎 Heists & trials
🤎 Second chances
🤎 Fierce & fragile FMC
🤎 Knowledge is power

✨ Book one of the Myths of the Empyrieos trilogy is out February 3rd, 2026

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #fantasyromance

Trust is a double-edged blade. (That’s a warning). 🗡️

Songbird of the Sorrows is an epic romantic fantasy that will subvert your expectations and with devastating consequences. You can preorder SOTS from your local bookstore or online now! 🕊️

🤎 Epic romantic fantasy
🤎 Court intrigue & politics
🤎 Spy. Princess. Songbird.
🤎 Heists & trials
🤎 Second chances
🤎 Fierce & fragile FMC
🤎 Knowledge is power

✨ Book one of the Myths of the Empyrieos trilogy is out February 3rd, 2026

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #fantasyromance

Meet the gloriously flawed, fierce, and fragile female main character of Songbird of the Sorrows–Aella. Spy. Thief. Princess. Songbird.🕊️

If you’re looking for a new epic romantic fantasy with complex, flawed, and multifaceted characters that do good and bad things in equal measure (mostly… 👀) a.k.a they’re all morally grey, Songbird of the Sorrows might just be the one for you.

SOTS releases February 3rd 2026, and you can preorder this songbird at all good book stores NOW!

🤎 Epic romantic fantasy
🤎 Court intrigue & politics
🤎 Spy. Princess. Songbird.
🤎 Heists & trials
🤎 Second chances
🤎 Fierce & fragile FMC
🤎 Knowledge is power

Art by pangolin2b

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #fantasyromance

Meet the gloriously flawed, fierce, and fragile female main character of Songbird of the Sorrows–Aella. Spy. Thief. Princess. Songbird.🕊️

If you’re looking for a new epic romantic fantasy with complex, flawed, and multifaceted characters that do good and bad things in equal measure (mostly… 👀) a.k.a they’re all morally grey, Songbird of the Sorrows might just be the one for you.

SOTS releases February 3rd 2026, and you can preorder this songbird at all good book stores NOW!

🤎 Epic romantic fantasy
🤎 Court intrigue & politics
🤎 Spy. Princess. Songbird.
🤎 Heists & trials
🤎 Second chances
🤎 Fierce & fragile FMC
🤎 Knowledge is power

Art by pangolin2b

#songbirdofthesorrows #mythsoftheempyrieos #braideeotto #fantasyromance

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