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An Enemies-to-Lovers Epic Romantasy
by Devney Perry
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?
"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 I've read in years and my top read of 2025. This story is unlike anything I've read before with lush, unique world-building, thrilling adventures, and an epic love story." ―Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author
"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
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Devney Perry is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of more than forty romance novels. After working in the technology industry for a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to pursue her passion for writing. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. devneyperry.com
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