Shield of Sparrows (Deluxe Limited Edition)

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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: 8.55

882 RATINGS

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Readers say *Shield of Sparrows (Deluxe Limited Edition)* by Devney Perry is a captivating romantasy with strong world-building, well-drawn characters...

fromlizaslibrary
May 15, 2026
8/10 stars
I can absolutely see the hype for this book. It wasn’t my favorite and it isn’t perfect but I was definitely invested. My biggest gripe is it felt long. And I don’t mean long page wise, because it’s a fantasy and I love a good 600+ pager, but it felt long with the way it was written. What I loved was that Odessa felt more realistic than what we typically see from a fantasy FMC. She’s not the perfect fighter or super stealthy or smart, she was the average/forgettable princess and that made me like her a lot. What bothered me was the amount of questions she asked not just in dialogue but in her narrative as well. It became a bit much and although was a part of who she was it made the story drag at a lot of different points. There was also a lot of buildup so although I felt like I was moving through quickly, not much happened. I saw some things coming but I was invested and entertained so I let myself enjoy them and by the end I had tears, so of course need to read book two!
CeLynasings
Dec 21, 2025
10/10 stars
This book left me on the best cliffhanger ever!!! The writers style captured my attention from the start. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series and even more books from this author. The world building was even fun to get into.
Breannalf
Sep 07, 2025
10/10 stars
Shield of Sparrows might be my favorite read this year. Couldn’t put it down.
amberofak
May 27, 2025
8/10 stars
🌶️🌶️ 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.
Sara0719
May 24, 2025
9/10 stars
I’ve finished this book and still thinking about it days later! I can’t wait for the release of the second in this series. Many unexpected twists and the end of this one poised it well for a second.

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