The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perrys #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS.
A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. 🖤 🗡
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Calandras five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, Ive been separated from the man who owns my heart.
Im lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe.
Its my turn to become the Guardian.
Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength.
Everyone wants me to be something Im not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm?
What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?
For too long, Ive feared the monsters we make.
Its time to discover the monster within.
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Tropes: 🗡 Enemies to Lovers 🗡 Magic, Myths, and Monsters 🗡 Slow-Burn 🗡 Hidden Identity 🗡 High Stakes
Praise for the series:
Critics are RAVING
The best fantasy romance Ive read in years. This story is unlike anything Ive 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, its 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 Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author
Readers are OBSESSED
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 Ive been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!! 5 Reader Review
I freaking LOVED this book 5 Reader Review
Its my new favorite read this year 5 Reader Review
This book was F*CKING AMAZING 5 Reader Review
This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways 5 Reader Review
The ending of this book truly shook me 5 Reader Review
Devney Perrys foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters! 5 Reader Review
If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it 5 Reader Review
The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order: Book #1 Shield of Sparrows Book #2 Rites of the Starling
