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Shield of Sparrows

By: Devney Perry
Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Samantha Brentmoor
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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.

©2025 Devney Perry (P)2025 Tantor Media
Epic Fantasy Fiction

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finally, a well edited and well written romantasy... I was starting to give up hope!! Please don't let us wait for long for the next one (or end up writing more books than originally planned because this was successful, as has happened disastrously to other series... CC and IF, looking at you).

First time I had listened to this narrator and I really enjoyed her.

next one please!

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Fantastic Book - Audio. Cannot wait for next books in this series !!! Was such an exciting captivating read.

Fantastic Book

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Really enjoyed the story and the narration on the whole was good - but the male voice was so quiet!! When I wore headphones on public transport or if I'm listening with my car radio the male voice is so much quieter than the female and so I have to turn it up super loud making the female voice too loud!
Also the male voices are quite whiney which takes some getting used to. Just wish it was dual narration or the sound levels were more equal.

Great story, let down by male voice so quiet

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Story was overall good and I can't wait for book 2! It was a little slow in the middle but overall well written, and the pace and plot picks up near the end. The dual narration is pretty good but the male voice is much quieter in places.

Good story and decent narration

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The male narration is very odd! Loved the story though and looking forward to the next book.

Fab story but really poor narration!

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I loved, loved, loved this. I was gripped from beginning to end and pretty much listened to this in a day. The performances were brilliant, such a talented voice actor 👏 I am going to suffer now, waiting for the next book to be released.

Amazing story!

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This book is bloody brilliant it starts off a bit slow but as soon as the twists & turns start it takes off like a rocket I seriously recommend this book I just hope & pray that book 2 is near to publishing & recording! 🙏😊💕narrators were brilliant too but I hope bk 2 has dual narration

OMG!!!

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What a book! Devney Perry is such a talented writer. I’ve read most of her superb, romantic fiction, so I know she can craft great and intricately woven tales but this is on a different level. I’ve always enjoyed fantasy fiction, notably the work of Terry Pratchett, but I’d not read any “romantasy”. So, this needed to be both an authentic romance and a convincing fantasy story….and it has both in spades. It’s a truly exceptional read, that will stay with me for a long time. I can’t wait for the next one. Important note to the producers of this audiobook; please ensure the sound level is even throughout. I spent the first few chapters turning the volume up and down. When the female narrator dropped her voice for male characters, it became almost inaudible. I ended up trying different ear buds, and different devices. I almost switched to a kindle version in frustration. Fortunately, it did improve as the book progressed. This is not a criticism of the female narrator, she was good

Sensational Storytelling;This epic saga will leave you breathless

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OMG epic, this was epic. I need book 2 like I need my next meal.
It's a must read.

OMG I have to have book 2

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Really do not like having to wait for the next instalment to be published. Very Frustrating

Gripping - didn’t want it to finish

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