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Shield of Sparrows [Dramatized Adaptation] #1, Part 1
Shield of Sparrows (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
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?
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
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?
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
10 pages, Audiobook
Published December 11, 2025
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Devney Perry
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December 20, 2025
ugh just love this book even more!!!!!!
December 10, 2025
OMG cant wait for book 2, just another cliffhanger to pull at your heartstrings
August 25, 2025
Absolutely loved this book. Read it so quickly felt fully immersed in the story. Can't wait for book two.
December 20, 2025
4⭐️
Overall: 4⭐️, Performance: 5⭐️, Story: 4⭐️
This was one of my top reads (hardcover) earlier this year, so I was keen to listen to the dramatised audiobook when available.
It didn’t disappoint.
However, due to the split parts—standard for dramatised audiobooks—, it’s broken up the rating that I gave its physical counterpart (5 stars).
Reads like these, in my personal opinion, need to be a full-length audiobook like it’s non-dramatised adaptation. It works best for the nature and length of the story. Breaking it up stalls the pace and breaks up further the already incomplete, cliffhanger ending that’s yet to come at the end of the novel.
That said, I was pleased with what has been put into this adaptation.
Although I did imagine the voice of The Guardian to be a lot deeper, growlier, it was a pleasant surprise to hear a narrator take on the role whom I’d listened to countless times before in another audiobook. For those wondering who it is and what novel’s audiobook adaptation I’m referring to, it’s Jon Vertullo. Namely, Cassian from A Court of Silver Flames—my favourite book & bat boy from the series. He lends his voice perfectly to this new role, changing it ever so slightly from the previously familiar tones of Cassian, giving an authentically unique performance to that of The Guardian. I can tell the two characters apart, despite being voiced by the same person, being warmly welcomed back to enjoying such a beloved narrator.
I’m hoping that when the time comes that we are getting part two of this dramatised adaptation, my rating for the two parts overall will match the one I gave its physical copy. Because it deserves it.
(Or, part two might just earn itself all five stars under its own steam & in its own right.)
Until then, I’ll definitely be re-visiting this part on repeat.
Don’t forget to pre-order book two, Rites of the Starling. We’ve got another beautiful edition coming our way.
Overall: 4⭐️, Performance: 5⭐️, Story: 4⭐️
This was one of my top reads (hardcover) earlier this year, so I was keen to listen to the dramatised audiobook when available.
It didn’t disappoint.
However, due to the split parts—standard for dramatised audiobooks—, it’s broken up the rating that I gave its physical counterpart (5 stars).
Reads like these, in my personal opinion, need to be a full-length audiobook like it’s non-dramatised adaptation. It works best for the nature and length of the story. Breaking it up stalls the pace and breaks up further the already incomplete, cliffhanger ending that’s yet to come at the end of the novel.
That said, I was pleased with what has been put into this adaptation.
Although I did imagine the voice of The Guardian to be a lot deeper, growlier, it was a pleasant surprise to hear a narrator take on the role whom I’d listened to countless times before in another audiobook. For those wondering who it is and what novel’s audiobook adaptation I’m referring to, it’s Jon Vertullo. Namely, Cassian from A Court of Silver Flames—my favourite book & bat boy from the series. He lends his voice perfectly to this new role, changing it ever so slightly from the previously familiar tones of Cassian, giving an authentically unique performance to that of The Guardian. I can tell the two characters apart, despite being voiced by the same person, being warmly welcomed back to enjoying such a beloved narrator.
I’m hoping that when the time comes that we are getting part two of this dramatised adaptation, my rating for the two parts overall will match the one I gave its physical copy. Because it deserves it.
(Or, part two might just earn itself all five stars under its own steam & in its own right.)
Until then, I’ll definitely be re-visiting this part on repeat.
Don’t forget to pre-order book two, Rites of the Starling. We’ve got another beautiful edition coming our way.
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December 18, 2025I love this book! I only wish the male narrator had a gruffer voice for the Guardian
December 18, 2025
5⭐️🫑
As always Graphic Audio did a great job bringing Shield of Sparrows to life. This was a reread for me and I definitely picked up on points that I hadn't’t noticed on my first read as well.
As always Graphic Audio did a great job bringing Shield of Sparrows to life. This was a reread for me and I definitely picked up on points that I hadn't’t noticed on my first read as well.
December 19, 2025
Too much unnecessary noise so I listened to the normal audio book and enjoyed it much more! Gave it a three as I enjoyed story line. Gave four to the normal audio
December 21, 2025
I already liked the book, but this multicast GraphicAudio version is even better! The only downside is waiting for the second part.
December 26, 2025
graphic audio did great.. just don't understand what the point was. hopefully the other half will have whatever this story is supposed to be..
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