Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry -> Starting May 6th, 2025

[Melanie]

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?

[Ashlyn]

Haven’t had a chance to start this yet.

[Ashlyn]

Going to read it this week

[Alaina]

Got the audiobook :) Joining this!

[Alaina]

Ch 1-10: (view spoiler)[Things are okay so far.... I guess? I just feel like I blacked out while listening to this and I know that I haven't! Not much has really happened and I'm kind of bored. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 11-20: (view spoiler)[Did she think things would be super easy? Which I am glad that she is struggling with all this training because it's a bit more realistic. I also liked how he called her out on things... but when do we get to see the library?!?! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 21-30: (view spoiler)[I mean, I don't blame him for getting drunk after that. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 31-40: (view spoiler)[lmao, okay, monsters are attacking, and they are slowly getting more information.... but yes, let's talk about his book. Other than that, Jonas (the kid) is cute. I mean, who wouldn't be in awe with Faze?!? (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 41-50: (view spoiler)[Yeah, why are they asking about her mother at a time like this? Also, I'm glad she knows that truth about Zavier even though it still stings a little. Catching him with Jocelyn probably wasn't the smartest but details. Now why is Evie missing.. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 51-60: (view spoiler)[Yeah, his dad is a dick. So is Jocelyn if she is actually the spy. Also, how did the Crux get there so quickly? Or maybe I'm being dumb because they can fly... so it would make sense how quickly they would get there. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 61-Finish: (view spoiler)[Yeesh, not a fan of them being separated one bit. This started off slow for me but gradually got better. (hide spoiler)]