A thrilling, immersive tale that shows that some bargains demand more than just a crown.
Kirkus Reviews
Shield of Sparrows is the best fantasy romance Iâve read in years and my top read of 2025. This story is unlike anything Iâve read before with lush, unique world-building, thrilling adventures, and an epic love story
- Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author,
A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy.
- K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of Fate & Flame,
Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, itâs that addictive!
- CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author,
This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait. Devney absolutely slayed it with this romantasy, and I canât wait to read book two!
- Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author,
[E]verything I love in a book
Nerd Daily
This excellent book will sink its talons into you and tear you to pieces before you have a chance to realize whatâs happening
- Geek Girl Authority,
Perry does a fantastic job at building a unique fantasy world, developing her characters, and introducing an engaging conflict. Perry's latest release has all the makings of a great romantasy series
- ScreenRant,
Make way for a beautiful, slow-burn romance packed with spectacular world-building in Devney Perryâs Shield of Sparrows!
- The Honey Pop,
I freaking LOVED this book.
- 5* reader review,
A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND.
đ„ THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER đ„
Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros
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The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel.
Iâve 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 fatherâs throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life.
Now Iâm crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him bound to a future I didnât choose and a husband I barely know.
Everyone wants me to be something Iâm 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 thereâs power in being underestimated?
And what if for the first time I reached for it?
Tropes:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Magic, Myths and Monsters
- Slow-Burn
- Forced Proximity
- Arranged Marriage
- Hidden Identity
- High Stakes
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Critics are RAVING about Shield of Sparrows
âThe best fantasy romance Iâve read in years. This story is unlike anything Iâve read beforeâ Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author
âA riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasyâ K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series
âDevney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, itâs that addictive!â CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author
âThis book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the waitâ Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author
Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows
âShield of Sparrows is a must read!â 5 â Reader Review
âMy favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVERâ 5 â Reader Review
âMy favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy Iâve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!â 5 â Reader Review
âI freaking LOVED this bookâ 5 â Reader Review
âItâs my new favorite read this yearâ 5 â Reader Review
âThis book was F*CKING AMAZINGâ 5 â Reader Review
âThis book was absolutely perfect in so many waysâ 5 â Reader Review
â[T]he ending of this book truly shook meâ 5 â Reader Review
âDevney Perryâs foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!â 5 â Reader Review
âIf I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on itâ 5 â Reader Review
Shield of Sparrows, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2025