Title: Shield of Sparrows

Series: Shield of Sparrows #1

Author: Devney Perry

Genre: High Stakes Romantasy

Year of publication: 2025

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QUOTE

‘Only fools and liars burn books.’

BLURB

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?

Despite owning this author’s MC series, I’d never actually read her work before — but I can safely say this won’t be my last! As a romantasy lover, this book ticked every box for me!

A marriage born from an ancient treaty, an overlooked princess, creepy priests, plenty of monsters, a prince, and a seriously hot character known as The Guardian… does it get any better than that?!!

The story was packed with action, banter, and a slow-burn romance that was absolutely delicious.

I was completely hooked from start to finish.I even managed to guess one of the big reveals about three-quarters of the way through — which never happens, because my predictions are usually way off!

And that ending… what the heck?! I need the next book immediately.

⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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