Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

Pour yourself something warm and settle in. This one’s a keeper.

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller—and it’s easy to see why. A feature film is already in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached. It landed on Amazon’s Best Romantasy Books of the Year 2025, earned a spot as a Goodreads Choice Award finalist, and turned up on best-of lists from Apple Books, Audible, Kobo, Indigo, and Spotify. Quite the shelf full of praise.

Here’s the heart of it. The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. And our princess has spent her whole life kneeling—to her father, to her crown, to a role she never chose.

Then a monster hunter sails to her shores. A prince ruins her life. And suddenly she’s crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises her as much as she despises him, bound to a future and a husband she barely knows.

Everyone wants her to be a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if there’s power in being underestimated? A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers epic perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.

This Deluxe Paperback Edition is a real treat for collectors: an exclusive bonus scene from the hero’s POV, gorgeous new stenciled edges, and original interior cover artwork. Available only in the U.S. and Canada.

First in the trilogy, followed by Rites of the Starling and Seven and the Swift. Best enjoyed in order—and best enjoyed with the sea just outside. Come browse. We’d love to help you start the journey.

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