Shield of Sparrows: An Enemies-to-Lovers Epic Romantasy

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 trilogy is an epic slow-burn romantasy best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Shield of Sparrows
Book #2 Rites of the Starling
Book #3 Seven and the Swift

Devney Perry is a #1 New York Times, USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of over fifty romance novels. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons.

“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

"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 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. Devney absolutely slayed it with this romantasy, and I can’t 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 what’s 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

“[T]akes readers on an epic adventure featuring monsters and a determined princess who must learn to hunt them to survive.” -Novels Alive

“It’s already delighting readers with its swoony romance, intriguing magic system and captivating worldbuilding.” - First for Women Magazine

“Make way for a beautiful, slow-burn romance packed with spectacular world-building in Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows!” - The Honey Pop