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Shield of Sparrows

Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script.

Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros—where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.

The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel.

I’ve spent my life kneeling—to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king.

I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood.

But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father’s throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life.

Now I’m crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him—bound to a future I didn’t choose and a husband I barely know.

Everyone wants me to be something I’m not—a queen, a spy, a sacrifice.

But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there’s power in being underestimated?

And what if—for the first time—I reached for it?

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Published May 6, 2025

528 pages

Average rating: 8.54

378 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Gail_71
Jul 13, 2025
10/10 stars
I completely devoured this book! From the very beginning, it was utterly engrossing. I felt that for Odessa, she was often overlooked, always the second choice, and the one who was left out. Watching her flourish into something new and different as the chapters progressed was brilliant. Her husband was a master of one-liners, and the banter between them had me giggling like a schoolgirl. The chemistry between the two of them was off the charts. When tensions escalated, wow, did they escalate! I wish there were more chapters from Ransom’s perspective, not just the last one. Hopefully, we’ll get more in the next book(s). However, that one chapter was worth it for the final line. Who doesn’t love a ā€œI’m going to find my wifeā€ moment? It’s an action-packed read with a refreshing storyline. So much happens in those last few chapters; I can’t wait to see what comes next!
amberofak
May 27, 2025
8/10 stars
šŸŒ¶ļøšŸŒ¶ļø but the plot is amazing and the MFC is sarcastic and brave but flawed. I appreciate not making her out to be helpless but also she starts off with not a lot going for her in the talent department.
Jordi 🌈
Aug 13, 2025
6/10 stars
Was okay. Good concept but nothing much happens
Helloimtata
Jul 30, 2025
8/10 stars
A Fresh World and a Surprising Twist I really enjoyed the unique world-building and compelling characters in this book. The story kept me engaged, and the unexpected twist at the end was a great surprise that added depth and excitement. I’m definitely looking forward to reading the next installment in the series!
Beckmanbookshelf
Jul 29, 2025
9/10 stars
I was locked in with this one! Another audiobook listen (because summer is busy and who has time to sit down and flip through 63 chapters?) I feel like I should start out this review with the warning that this is an UNFINISHED series (trilogy) and it definitely ends without true resolution. I say this to save you from starting this series before it’s finished because you’re going to want to ā€œdiveā€ (pun intended - IYKYK) right into the next book. I loved the world created by Perry and the fact that the book fueled my curiosity about all the secrets kept from the underestimated and perceptive main character. I typically find traits that really annoy me about the main character in almost every single book, but I didn’t feel that way about Odessa. She was swept away into a whole new world and adapted through all the confusion, secrets, and doubt that swirled around her. Aspects of this book give off Disney’s Brave vibes. If you want to be whisked away to a new world to slowly uncover puzzle pieces in this fantasy land just to have the puzzle partially completed at the end, jump in! If not, wait a bit for the series to be finished, but I recommend nonetheless!

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