Shield of Sparrows

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 -- 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? -- 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! –- 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 favourite book of the year . Maybe even my favourite romantasy EVER ’ 5 Reader Review ‘My favourite 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 favourite 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 ‘The 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 favourite 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

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 -- 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? -- 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! –- 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 favourite book of the year . Maybe even my favourite romantasy EVER ’ 5 Reader Review ‘My favourite 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 favourite 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 ‘The 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 favourite 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

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 Yarro s - 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? 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! – 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 'It's massive, but it's good. While I'm reading scripts, it's nice to escape into this world' Claudia Jessie, star of the Bridgerton TV series 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 Shield of Sparrows, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2025

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 Yarro s - 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? 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! – 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 'It's massive, but it's good. While I'm reading scripts, it's nice to escape into this world' Claudia Jessie, star of the Bridgerton TV series 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 Shield of Sparrows, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2025

Accolades: AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Feature film now in development at Amazon MGM Studios with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached - Amazon Best Romantasy Books of the Year 2025 - Apple Books Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Novel Best Sellers 2025, #27 - Audible Top Ten Best Romantasy Listens of 2025 - Indigo Best Fantasy Books of 2025 - Goodreads Choice Award finalist 2025: Readers' Favorite Romantasy - Spotify Best Romantasy Audiobooks of 2025 recommendation - Kobo Books Best Books of the Year 2025 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? The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Shield of Sparrows Book #2 Rites of the Starling

Accolades: AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Feature film now in development at Amazon MGM Studios with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached - Amazon Best Romantasy Books of the Year 2025 - Apple Books Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Novel Best Sellers 2025, #27 - Audible Top Ten Best Romantasy Listens of 2025 - Indigo Best Fantasy Books of 2025 - Goodreads Choice Award finalist 2025: Readers' Favorite Romantasy - Spotify Best Romantasy Audiobooks of 2025 recommendation - Kobo Books Best Books of the Year 2025 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? The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Shield of Sparrows Book #2 Rites of the Starling