Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry Summary
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In "Shield of Sparrows," Devney Perry's #1 NYT bestseller transforms contemporary romance into epic romantasy. What monster-hunting tale captivated John Wick's screenwriter for Amazon's adaptation? 666 pages of action that's drawing Sarah J. Maas comparisons and reshaping the genre.
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Standing at the cliff's edge, Princess Odessa contemplates jumping into the crashing waves below. Would anyone care if the "wrong" princess of Quentis disappeared? Unlike her half-sister Mae-the chosen Sparrow being groomed to marry the Turan prince-Odessa has always been the afterthought, the princess dressed in gray rather than blue, with mysteriously golden eyes lacking the amber starbursts that mark all other Quentins. Her life changes forever when the legendary Guardian breaks centuries of tradition, pointing at her instead of Mae: "Not her. Prince Zavier will marry her. Tonight." In an instant, Odessa's carefully planned future shatters, and she finds herself thrust into a world of monsters, secrets, and unexpected destiny. The Shield of Sparrows treaty has maintained peace between five kingdoms for generations, sealed with blood magic and requiring royal marriages as diplomatic exchanges. When Odessa is unexpectedly chosen as bride instead of her prepared sister, chaos erupts. Her father, the Gold King, reveals her true mission behind closed doors: she must be Quentis's spy in the mysterious Allesaria, uncovering the Guardian's powers and finding information about the devastating crux migrations-massive, eagle-like monsters that periodically descend upon their lands. The wedding ceremony itself is strangely hollow. Prince Zavier speaks only required words, never meets her eyes, and forgoes the traditional kiss. As dawn breaks, Odessa stands on rain-slicked docks watching sailors prepare the ship to her new life, clutching a hidden dagger and wondering if she'll ever see home again. Little does she know that the wedding itself contains the first of many deceptions that will shape her future.
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