Shield of Sparrows

Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script!

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?

Contains mature themes.

Brittany

5/8/2025

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) This was my first read by Devney Perry, and she had me hooked from the very start! The plot was solid and carried smoothly throughout the book — some parts were predictable (like guessing who the Guardian really was 👀), but there were still plenty of twists that kept me guessing and engaged. I’m not usually a big fan of slow burn romances, but this one had me all in. The tension, the chemistry, and the emotional build-up were done just right — I found myself actually rooting for the romance instead of getting impatient. But what really stood out for me was the overall story around the Crux and Lyssa. That whole arc was so rich and compelling — it gave the story weight and depth, and I’m genuinely excited to see where it goes next. Can’t wait to dive into Book 2!