Devney Perry: Shield of Sparrows [2025] hardback

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

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

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 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 romantsy."
-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 LOVE SHIELD OF SPARROWS

"I loved everything about this, from the drama to the plot and character development. I genuinely cannot wait for book two!!" Courtney S., Goodreads review

"This book literally had me on the edge of my seat and heart throughout its entirety and I cannot, I repeat cannot, wait for the next book in this series." Keyonna J., Goodreads review

"I could not put this book down!" Nicole K., Goodreads review
"I was blown away! I absolutely think this is a romantasy book that will be talked and thought about for a long time. I know I will be!" Megan L., Goodreads review

"Absolutely amazing!!!" Amber T., Goodreads review

"I'm absolutely hooked and counting down the days until the next one!" Kaitlin B., Goodreads review

"Wow! 528 pages of pure perfection. I devoured this book!" Hannah W., Goodreads review