Shield of Sparrows
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:3rd Jul '25
Should be back in stock very soon

A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND.
The Instant Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller — now a feature film in development with Amazon MGM Studios and John Wick’s Derek Kolstad
Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros
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‘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
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A princess is chosen to fulfil the terms of an ancient treaty and finds herself travelling with an infamous monster slayer in this epic romantasy filled with legends and magical creatures
Long ago, the gods unleashed monsters to remind us of our insignificance.
But I didn’t need a deity to tell me I was powerless. Being a princess had never been more than a performance.
Until the day an infamous monster hunter sailed to our shores. 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.
And that the only way to kill the monsters we fear was to become one . . .
Tropes:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Slow-Burn
- Forced Proximity
- Arranged Marriage
- Hidden Identity
- Magic & Monsters
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PRAISE FOR 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...
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
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
Make way for a beautiful, slow-burn romance packed with spectacular world-building in Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows! -- The Honey Pop
ISBN: 9781911750000
Dimensions: 242mm x 162mm x 55mm
Weight: 914g
656 pages