Shield of Sparrows

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Long ago, the gods unleashed monsters upon the five kingdoms of Calandra to remind us that humans are insignificant – that we must pray to the gods for mercy throughout our fragile, fleeting lives. I didn’t need a deity to remind me I was powerless. Being a princess had never been more than a performance – 23 years of empty titles and hollow traditions. Until the day an infamous monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince walked into my father’s throne room and ruined my life. The day I married a stranger, signed a magical treaty, and set off across the continent to the most treacherous kingdom in all the realm. That was the day I learned that not all myths are make-believe. That lies and legends are often the same. And that the only way to kill the monsters we fear was to become one.

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PRE-ORDER the paperback edition with stunning new bonus artwork of Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times bestselling book, SHIELD OF SPARROWS.

A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND.

? THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ?

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES

The ultimate 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.

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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Tropes:

  • Enemies to Lovers
  • Magic, Myths and Monsters
  • Slow-Burn
  • Forced Proximity
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Hidden Identity
  • High Stakes

Now a Feature Film in Development with Amazon MGM Studios!

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Critics are RAVING about Shield of Sparrows

‘The best fantasy romance I’ve read in years. This story is unlike anything I’ve read before’ – 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 the Fate & Flame series

‘Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it’s 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’ – Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author

Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows

‘Shield of Sparrows is a must read!’ 5 – Reader Review

‘My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER’ 5 – Reader Review

‘My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I’ve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!’ 5 – Reader Review

‘I freaking LOVED this book’ 5 – Reader Review

‘It’s my new favorite read this year’ 5 – Reader Review

‘This book was F*CKING AMAZING’ 5 – Reader Review

‘This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways’ 5 – Reader Review

‘[T]he ending of this book truly shook me’ 5 – Reader Review

‘Devney Perry’s foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!’ 5 – Reader Review

‘If 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 it’ 5 – Reader Review

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Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 × 3.5 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

400

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

813.6 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K