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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
About the author
Devney Perry
83 books32.4k followersDevney is a #1 Amazon, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of over forty romance novels. After working in the technology industry for a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to pursue her passion for writing. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons.”
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March 19, 2026
What I've loved
1 The dramatized audio/narrators are really great! I’m resisting continuing on the regular one cause it was so good! (part 2 wasn't out yet, now it is!)
2 The plot twists and mystery elements kept me super engaged. I’m convinced the MMCs may have switched roles, but we don’t know for sure yet.
3 I’m loving this very, very slow burn; the mixed signals from Zavier and the Guardian had me begging for more.
4 The FMC is not the one built for this role; that would be her sister, who was groomed to be a queen, a spy, and a fighter. Our FMC will surely surprise us with her nature or origin, but she was definitely not raised with grace, finesse, or slyness—and that makes it so much more fun!
Conclusions
OMG, breaking these books into parts with delayed release dates should be a crime! 🫢 Luckily, I was late enough to the party that I only had to wait four days for Part 2's release. I’ve already snagged the SE with the sprayed edges on Vinted because I’m loving this so much!
The clumsy, silly, sassy, and totally unequipped FMC was probably my favorite part. This book wasn't even high on my TBR because I was afraid it would be another overhyped romantasy, but man, I was all in from the beginning. I’m so grateful to the author, Graphic Audio, and NetGalley for this ALC, even if I requested it after the release date.
This goes straight to my favorites list. Feed me more!
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OMG, breaking these books into parts with delayed release dates should be a crime 🫢 luckily I was late to the party enough that if all goes well with Audible Italy, it's only gonna be 4 days until the next! I've already got myself the SE with the flowery edges on Vinted cause I'm loving this so much!
Review to come! Not sure if I should make one review or two? What's the way to go?
Pre-read 🎧
This book was not in my priority list, but my ALC request was approved (even if it has been published) so it seems like it's only polite for me to push it up my priorities. I've actually just started this in my break, right after finishing Terror at the gates, since I still had like 15 minutes of walk time available. Strong start, I'll admit I'm already intrigued.
Big 🎧 question, though...
I was like today-years-old when I learnt that graphic audios that are in "parts" are so cause they are released with a delay for production purposes, but what should I do when I finish this??? (if I like it)
1 Wait for Graphic Audio part 2 like if it were any sequel
2 Listen to the second part using the normal audio, and move to book 2 when it releases in april??
February 14, 2026
AMAZIINNNGGG.
Im becoming a huge fan of graphic audios! They enhance the experience so much!
I loved the start of this book, so im hoping to get Part 2 also!
Im becoming a huge fan of graphic audios! They enhance the experience so much!
I loved the start of this book, so im hoping to get Part 2 also!
February 5, 2026
The GraphicAudio dramatized adaptation made this experience 100 times more enjoyable! It was great to hear some of my favorite voice actors, and the production quality was excellent, though the background music was a bit too loud at times.
The story is a very slow burn, and the heroine’s constant inner thoughts were a bit too much for me. They felt over-detailed and repetitive, especially with the constant, annoying mentions of 'his smirk' throughout. While the story itself isn't bad, I’m still waiting to see what the main point of the plot is.
I’m hoping the second half of the adaptation picks up the pace. I might not continue as I get bored easily, but I definitely recommend this dramatized format for a much better experience!
Thank you to NetGalley and GraphicAudio for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The story is a very slow burn, and the heroine’s constant inner thoughts were a bit too much for me. They felt over-detailed and repetitive, especially with the constant, annoying mentions of 'his smirk' throughout. While the story itself isn't bad, I’m still waiting to see what the main point of the plot is.
I’m hoping the second half of the adaptation picks up the pace. I might not continue as I get bored easily, but I definitely recommend this dramatized format for a much better experience!
Thank you to NetGalley and GraphicAudio for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 28, 2026
It was so good!! I was in a major book slump so I needed a reread of something I love. I did the regular audio the first time I listened, the dramatized is definitely the way to go.
May 13, 2026
I had a good time with this but it is 98% because of The Guardian and the fact that he has the same voice actor as Cassian from ACOTAR. He is so flirty and sarcastic and Im in love with him. The plot is interesting but I feel like this part is just so slow to build up to what is going to happen (my guess is that her dad is not the person she thinks him as).
I’m excited for the next part to be available and I’m hoping in the next book we get Guardian POV chapters and that we get to learn his name. I’m curious to see how it all pans out with Odessa’s obvious feelings towards him and her conflicting feelings with Xavier.
I’m excited for the next part to be available and I’m hoping in the next book we get Guardian POV chapters and that we get to learn his name. I’m curious to see how it all pans out with Odessa’s obvious feelings towards him and her conflicting feelings with Xavier.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 13, 2026
Going from reading the Kindle version to listening to this dramatized version, and I didn't quite know what to expect because I loved just reading the ebook but this experience was soo soo good! The voice actors were top notch and having the background sounds and noises really sold the immersive experience!
March 14, 2026
This was entertaining but it felt a bit predictable! The graphic audio was fantastic per usual. I’ll probably listen to book 2 when it comes out but I’m not dying to do so.
February 6, 2026
Anybody who knows me knows that one of my favorite books of 2025 was Shield of Sparrows. I was lucky enough to get an ark of it then and I devoured it. I always wanted to feel like I could read it again for the first time and listening to the graphic audio version of it, well at least part one, felt like I was experiencing it again for the first time. Now this is the second book that I’ve listened all the way through with graphic audio. And I can say now that I’m fully hooked. The full cast made me feel like I was experiencing it for the first time. It added another layer of emotion to it for me and I sit made it a whole different experience. I absolutely cannot wait for part two. And I’m so happy that the wait is not going to be very long.
Thank you to Graphic Audio for the complementary copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to Graphic Audio for the complementary copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 14, 2026
2026 reread of Shield of Sparrow with the graphic audio
Princess Odessa Cross has always lived in the shadow of her younger sister Mae. Mae has been chosen as the "sparrow" in the political alliance known as the Shield of Sparrows. She will marry Prince Zavier Wolf. But when the prince arrives to formalize the treaty, there is a twist! Odessa is forced into the role of the sparrow.
Through her journey Odessa faces deadly monsters, courtly secrets, and a broody male known as the Guardian.
What to expect
-Political marriage
- Forced proximity
-Bodyguard/training
-Slow burn
-Political intrigue
I really enjoyed the full cast and narration of the graphic audio. I can't wait to dive into part 2 before picking up Rite of the Starling.
Princess Odessa Cross has always lived in the shadow of her younger sister Mae. Mae has been chosen as the "sparrow" in the political alliance known as the Shield of Sparrows. She will marry Prince Zavier Wolf. But when the prince arrives to formalize the treaty, there is a twist! Odessa is forced into the role of the sparrow.
Through her journey Odessa faces deadly monsters, courtly secrets, and a broody male known as the Guardian.
What to expect
-Political marriage
- Forced proximity
-Bodyguard/training
-Slow burn
-Political intrigue
I really enjoyed the full cast and narration of the graphic audio. I can't wait to dive into part 2 before picking up Rite of the Starling.
April 25, 2026
The reread is givingggg, I’m loving the vibes and picking up on so much more this time. The Guardian, ugh swooooooon. If this man says “my queen” again im gonna cum or cry.
Treow still has my whole heart since my first read, i want to move there but like you know minus the crux migration.
Evie’s so preciousssss and this time around i have so many bells going off when we talk about Arthy. I feel like i didnt remember him mentioned at all from my first read. Sooooo excited for oart 2 and then RITES!
Treow still has my whole heart since my first read, i want to move there but like you know minus the crux migration.
Evie’s so preciousssss and this time around i have so many bells going off when we talk about Arthy. I feel like i didnt remember him mentioned at all from my first read. Sooooo excited for oart 2 and then RITES!
April 7, 2026
5⭐
omg i love the narrators
omg i love the narrators
March 9, 2026
Enjoyed the audio as a reread, can't wait for book 2! I forgot sooo much 🫣
April 6, 2026
I’m cruising through a reread before Book 2 releases since I struggle to remember everything from all the unfinished series I read. Haha.
I was also surprised and thrilled to find the graphic audios available on my library.
I’m excited for book 2.
4.5⭐️
I was also surprised and thrilled to find the graphic audios available on my library.
I’m excited for book 2.
4.5⭐️
March 30, 2026
obsessed 😍😍😍
just like the first time, the second, third and fourth! ah! 5th time and I am just so excited for the second book!!
just like the first time, the second, third and fourth! ah! 5th time and I am just so excited for the second book!!
April 9, 2026
Devney Perry’s debut fantasy novel, “Shield of Sparrows,” the first in a self-titled trilogy, is an enemies-to-lovers romance between a princess and the ruthless guardian of the prince she’s married to by arrangement.
Twenty-three-year-old Odessa Cross is expected to marry her father’s general, Banner, a man fifteen years her senior. Her sister, Mae, is the designated bride for Prince Zavier Wolfe of Turah, part of a long-standing political alliance. But when a swarm of deadly creatures known as marroweels begins destroying Quentis' ships, Odessa’s father hires the Turahs to purge the Krisenth Crossing. Unbeknownst to him, this act allows Prince Zavier to invoke an old right: he rejects Mae and instead claims Odessa as his bride. They marry swiftly and depart the next day.
The Shield of Sparrows treaty was designed to secure trade routes and military alliances by marrying the daughters of one kingdom’s ruler to the princes of another. Bound by a blood oath and old magic, the treaty has held for centuries, maintaining peace across the continent. It’s a necessity, as the kingdoms must constantly fend off magical beasts like marroweels, tarkin, grizzur, lionwick, bariwolf, and the feared crux, the deadliest creature of all.
Believing he has discovered a way to defeat the crux and dissolve the blood-oath treaties, Odessa’s father sends her to Turah with a secret mission: find the hidden passage to Allesaria and act as a spy to save Quentis. Having never been part of her father’s inner circle, or received his love, Odessa is desperate to earn his approval. But her new husband remains cold and silent, and the road to Turah is perilous, with death constantly looming. Her only connection is with the Guardian, a strange and infuriating man who mocks her at every turn. Ironically, he’s also the very man her father instructed her to kill.
Odessa must navigate political intrigue, terrifying monsters, and unfamiliar customs. She has to learn to trust her instincts, build relationships, and find a sense of belonging in a foreign land. As danger escalates and betrayal lurks in every corner, she is forced to abandon everything she thought she knew. To survive, she must rely on the Guardian, a man whose shifting silver eyes hide secrets of their own.
The eight gods mentioned throughout the novel are intriguing but underdeveloped; their abilities and lore are only vaguely explored. Additionally, the overuse of specific words like “curl” and “dye” becomes noticeably repetitive in the first half of the book.
Arabella goddess of love
Izzac god of death
Daria goddess of luck
Mack God of War
Ama Goddess of night (Mother)
Oda God of light? (Father)
Ferious God of Mischief
Carine Goddess of Peace
Despite this, Perry’s worldbuilding is immersive and original, blending ancient magic with formidable creatures. Although the beasts are often imaginative hybrids of real-world animals, their names lack originality. The novel’s pacing is brisk, following Odessa from town to town as she risks her life to save others, especially children. Refreshingly, Odessa is not a powerful or magically gifted heroine. She’s physically weak and ordinary, yet driven by resilience and determination. She’s no damsel in distress; she’s eager to learn, to train, and to fight. Her internal conflict is compelling, torn between her desire to make her father proud and her growing sense of independence, which often alienates her.
This was my first experience with an audiobook, which I listened to at 1.25x speed. Since I had already read the novel, I found it easy to stay focused and appreciated it as a great refresher. I’m curious if anyone else noticed this, but did the main female voice actor sound a bit like Lindsey Lohan?
rating: 4.5/5
Twenty-three-year-old Odessa Cross is expected to marry her father’s general, Banner, a man fifteen years her senior. Her sister, Mae, is the designated bride for Prince Zavier Wolfe of Turah, part of a long-standing political alliance. But when a swarm of deadly creatures known as marroweels begins destroying Quentis' ships, Odessa’s father hires the Turahs to purge the Krisenth Crossing. Unbeknownst to him, this act allows Prince Zavier to invoke an old right: he rejects Mae and instead claims Odessa as his bride. They marry swiftly and depart the next day.
The Shield of Sparrows treaty was designed to secure trade routes and military alliances by marrying the daughters of one kingdom’s ruler to the princes of another. Bound by a blood oath and old magic, the treaty has held for centuries, maintaining peace across the continent. It’s a necessity, as the kingdoms must constantly fend off magical beasts like marroweels, tarkin, grizzur, lionwick, bariwolf, and the feared crux, the deadliest creature of all.
Believing he has discovered a way to defeat the crux and dissolve the blood-oath treaties, Odessa’s father sends her to Turah with a secret mission: find the hidden passage to Allesaria and act as a spy to save Quentis. Having never been part of her father’s inner circle, or received his love, Odessa is desperate to earn his approval. But her new husband remains cold and silent, and the road to Turah is perilous, with death constantly looming. Her only connection is with the Guardian, a strange and infuriating man who mocks her at every turn. Ironically, he’s also the very man her father instructed her to kill.
Odessa must navigate political intrigue, terrifying monsters, and unfamiliar customs. She has to learn to trust her instincts, build relationships, and find a sense of belonging in a foreign land. As danger escalates and betrayal lurks in every corner, she is forced to abandon everything she thought she knew. To survive, she must rely on the Guardian, a man whose shifting silver eyes hide secrets of their own.
The eight gods mentioned throughout the novel are intriguing but underdeveloped; their abilities and lore are only vaguely explored. Additionally, the overuse of specific words like “curl” and “dye” becomes noticeably repetitive in the first half of the book.
Arabella goddess of love
Izzac god of death
Daria goddess of luck
Mack God of War
Ama Goddess of night (Mother)
Oda God of light? (Father)
Ferious God of Mischief
Carine Goddess of Peace
Despite this, Perry’s worldbuilding is immersive and original, blending ancient magic with formidable creatures. Although the beasts are often imaginative hybrids of real-world animals, their names lack originality. The novel’s pacing is brisk, following Odessa from town to town as she risks her life to save others, especially children. Refreshingly, Odessa is not a powerful or magically gifted heroine. She’s physically weak and ordinary, yet driven by resilience and determination. She’s no damsel in distress; she’s eager to learn, to train, and to fight. Her internal conflict is compelling, torn between her desire to make her father proud and her growing sense of independence, which often alienates her.
This was my first experience with an audiobook, which I listened to at 1.25x speed. Since I had already read the novel, I found it easy to stay focused and appreciated it as a great refresher. I’m curious if anyone else noticed this, but did the main female voice actor sound a bit like Lindsey Lohan?
rating: 4.5/5
February 7, 2026
First and foremost, thank you NetGalley and RB Media for gifting me this dramatized audio. My friends have been on me about reading this and the full cast graphic audio was perfect for me!
The narrators do an amazing job making this audio enjoyable from beginning to end. The storyline itself is easy to follow and understand what is happening at all times. I can’t wait to listen to the second half of this book!
The narrators do an amazing job making this audio enjoyable from beginning to end. The storyline itself is easy to follow and understand what is happening at all times. I can’t wait to listen to the second half of this book!
April 9, 2026
Audiobook read/Re-read
Overall: 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫💫
Plot: 4.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨💫
World Building: 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Magic System 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ending: 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🫑
Narration: 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (full cast—dramatized adaptation)
Story on its own is great. Different magic system than the standard fantasy/romantasy. Very well written. Medium-paced. Graphic audio has done another great production. Music and background noise is perfectly balanced. Love having a full cast for this story.
Overall: 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫💫
Plot: 4.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨💫
World Building: 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Magic System 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ending: 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🫑
Narration: 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (full cast—dramatized adaptation)
Story on its own is great. Different magic system than the standard fantasy/romantasy. Very well written. Medium-paced. Graphic audio has done another great production. Music and background noise is perfectly balanced. Love having a full cast for this story.
April 13, 2026
I'm really liking this Graphic Audio version. Shield of Sparrows was my favorite read of 2025 and I love the production they've put together for this one. On this reading I've decided the barrow wolves are basically like the velociraptors from Jurassic Park.
April 7, 2026
Yep yep yep. Still love this book. 🥰
April 8, 2026
Digging this one. On to the second half.
April 8, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Such a fun reread!! Now I’m really ready to dive into Rites of the Starling!
April 11, 2026
Just as good as the first time. 🔥
April 4, 2026
Reread to prep for book 2 🤓
January 1, 2026
This first part could have been 5 stars as I really enjoyed the story - but something that really annoyed me:
1. Her second guessing every look/decision every 10 seconds with internal dread.
Other than that…great book!
1. Her second guessing every look/decision every 10 seconds with internal dread.
Other than that…great book!
March 8, 2026
Oh My Goddess
Forgotten princess turned warrior. Monsters growing deadlier. A virus that twists danger into chaos. Add forced marriage, rivals-to-lovers tension, and a slow-burn romance simmering beneath it all… and I was spellbound from the first chapter.
What Lit My Mood
As someone fairly new to the romantasy genre, this had everything I needed to fall right in. The worldbuilding was easy to follow but still layered with rich history, mythical creatures, and plenty of danger. There were characters to love, question, and fear.
At times it reads like a thriller - yes, this cursed-for-thrills reader devoured every twist, especially with the high-stakes virus turning monsters darker. Add those romance tropes, tension, and a slow-burn attraction simmering beneath the chaos, and the angst crackles, the tension never lets up, and everything feels ready to snap.
The blend of fantasy adventure and romance worked really well for me. I loved the “forgotten princess turned warrior” arc
Listening versus Reading
I listened to the GraphicAudio edition, which truly feels like a movie in your ears. I also followed along with my physical copy, and honestly, that was my favorite way to experience the story.
The full-cast narration was fantastic, with voices for the male and female characters, even the four-year-old. Add the sound effects and production, and it creates an atmosphere and drama that make the whole story feel incredibly immersive.
Witchy Mood Rating: Oh My Goddess, Spellbound, chasing that one more chapter high
I’m already preordering the second book and pushing it straight to the top of my reading list.
I received an audiobook copy for part 1 of 2 Dramatize Adaptation from the publisher through NetGalley and borrowed part 2 through Libby and listened to my own physical copy.
Forgotten princess turned warrior. Monsters growing deadlier. A virus that twists danger into chaos. Add forced marriage, rivals-to-lovers tension, and a slow-burn romance simmering beneath it all… and I was spellbound from the first chapter.
What Lit My Mood
As someone fairly new to the romantasy genre, this had everything I needed to fall right in. The worldbuilding was easy to follow but still layered with rich history, mythical creatures, and plenty of danger. There were characters to love, question, and fear.
At times it reads like a thriller - yes, this cursed-for-thrills reader devoured every twist, especially with the high-stakes virus turning monsters darker. Add those romance tropes, tension, and a slow-burn attraction simmering beneath the chaos, and the angst crackles, the tension never lets up, and everything feels ready to snap.
The blend of fantasy adventure and romance worked really well for me. I loved the “forgotten princess turned warrior” arc
Listening versus Reading
I listened to the GraphicAudio edition, which truly feels like a movie in your ears. I also followed along with my physical copy, and honestly, that was my favorite way to experience the story.
The full-cast narration was fantastic, with voices for the male and female characters, even the four-year-old. Add the sound effects and production, and it creates an atmosphere and drama that make the whole story feel incredibly immersive.
Witchy Mood Rating: Oh My Goddess, Spellbound, chasing that one more chapter high
I’m already preordering the second book and pushing it straight to the top of my reading list.
I received an audiobook copy for part 1 of 2 Dramatize Adaptation from the publisher through NetGalley and borrowed part 2 through Libby and listened to my own physical copy.
April 15, 2026
Seriously still one of my favorite books of all time..
I think this is my 3rd re-read?? I tried to start Rites of a Starling immediately after Beneath and just couldn't get into it yet, so i started the graphic audio of this for a reread instead to prep!
It felt so good to be back in Trejo and check in on everyone that I have missed! It's my comfort place
Ive read this book so many times in one year so far, and each time i find new things that surprise me! Hearing the GA of any book always makes new things pop out in different ways as well!
I have worked so hard to avoid any and all spoilers of book 2 and im pretty proud of that! I'm finally going to start tomorrow! Ive had so much FOMO and I'm just so freaking excited for book 2!!!!
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Embroidery Patch Ideas: Sparrow, Bird Pendant, Odessa and her red hair, one of the monsters, green eyes, Trejo treehouse
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Synopsis in the comments
Sexuality: Yes
Profanity: Yes
Violence: Yes
Trigger Warnings: Violence, Death, Blood, Sexual content, Gore, Child death, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Death of parent, Monsters
#stitchyourshelf #shieldofsparrows #devneyperry #karlyreadsbooks #bookreview
I think this is my 3rd re-read?? I tried to start Rites of a Starling immediately after Beneath and just couldn't get into it yet, so i started the graphic audio of this for a reread instead to prep!
It felt so good to be back in Trejo and check in on everyone that I have missed! It's my comfort place
Ive read this book so many times in one year so far, and each time i find new things that surprise me! Hearing the GA of any book always makes new things pop out in different ways as well!
I have worked so hard to avoid any and all spoilers of book 2 and im pretty proud of that! I'm finally going to start tomorrow! Ive had so much FOMO and I'm just so freaking excited for book 2!!!!
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Embroidery Patch Ideas: Sparrow, Bird Pendant, Odessa and her red hair, one of the monsters, green eyes, Trejo treehouse
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Synopsis in the comments
Sexuality: Yes
Profanity: Yes
Violence: Yes
Trigger Warnings: Violence, Death, Blood, Sexual content, Gore, Child death, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Death of parent, Monsters
#stitchyourshelf #shieldofsparrows #devneyperry #karlyreadsbooks #bookreview
February 28, 2026
I’ve already read Shield of Sparrows, but OBVIOUSLY I still had to listen to the dramatized edition… and wow, it somehow made me love this book even more.
This story is just so good. The author has an exceptional gift for world-building — the kind that feels rich and immersive without being overwhelming. Everything about this book works: the atmosphere, the characters, the pacing, and the emotional pull. I was completely sucked back in from the first chapter.
Listening to it again was the perfect refresher before the next book comes out in April, and now I’m even more feral for it than I was the first time. If you love fantasy with strong world-building and a story that actually sticks with you, this one is absolutely worth your time — whether you read it or listen to it.
April cannot come fast enough. 🐦🔥
This story is just so good. The author has an exceptional gift for world-building — the kind that feels rich and immersive without being overwhelming. Everything about this book works: the atmosphere, the characters, the pacing, and the emotional pull. I was completely sucked back in from the first chapter.
Listening to it again was the perfect refresher before the next book comes out in April, and now I’m even more feral for it than I was the first time. If you love fantasy with strong world-building and a story that actually sticks with you, this one is absolutely worth your time — whether you read it or listen to it.
April cannot come fast enough. 🐦🔥
January 16, 2026
I really enjoyed this series I can’t wait for book two, I had read the regular book and it was amazing I liked the many plot twists with the guardian and Odessa in the way the story circles around them in an enemy to lovers way and a various mouth dropping moments throughout the book.
Now I love me some dramatized graphic audios, so if I enjoyed a book enough to re read it again in the full cast edition I most definitely will be reading it. So I’ve reread it lol but even though these will be released in two parts I already loved part 1 of 2 I’ll most definitely love part 2 of 2.
Now I love me some dramatized graphic audios, so if I enjoyed a book enough to re read it again in the full cast edition I most definitely will be reading it. So I’ve reread it lol but even though these will be released in two parts I already loved part 1 of 2 I’ll most definitely love part 2 of 2.
February 16, 2026
GA♾️
Spice 0 (in the first part)
Story ♾️
Shield of Sparrow by Devney Parry is one of the most addictive romantasy I’ve ever read! This is also the first part of the first book in the trilogy. The world is beautiful and intricate. We start our journey into a new world with magic and monsters. The story is easy to follow, the same as the magic system and the world.
The characters feel very real and relatable, some you will just want to befriend and hold on to them for the rest of your life. This is an enemies-to-lovers story, and I mean they really are enemies to lovers, you will actually watch them slowly gain the respect of each other and trust.
At the beginning I did not like the FMC, Odessa, as she is a very sheltered princess, she grows and finds her backbone and lifts the veil of insignificance from her eyes. The MMC, I will let you find out his name on your own, he is captivating from the beginning, broody yet very protective!
This is a slow burn, and I mean it is a sloooow burn, but the tension, the angst, the yearning, the love and the burn, sooo good!!!
The monsters of this book are unique and I believe there is more to them than meets the eye.
That ending one word only: RUDE!!!
Graphic Audio: this is also full-cast graphic audio. The special effects in this audiobook are out of this world! The cast is pure perfection, delivering an exceptional experience and performance for each character conveying the emotional depth, vulnerability, and inner turmoil, making this narrative compelling and unique.
This is one of my favourite Graphic audio of all time!
Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity Graphic Audio LLC, Devney and NetGalley, my opinion is my own.
Spice 0 (in the first part)
Story ♾️
Shield of Sparrow by Devney Parry is one of the most addictive romantasy I’ve ever read! This is also the first part of the first book in the trilogy. The world is beautiful and intricate. We start our journey into a new world with magic and monsters. The story is easy to follow, the same as the magic system and the world.
The characters feel very real and relatable, some you will just want to befriend and hold on to them for the rest of your life. This is an enemies-to-lovers story, and I mean they really are enemies to lovers, you will actually watch them slowly gain the respect of each other and trust.
At the beginning I did not like the FMC, Odessa, as she is a very sheltered princess, she grows and finds her backbone and lifts the veil of insignificance from her eyes. The MMC, I will let you find out his name on your own, he is captivating from the beginning, broody yet very protective!
This is a slow burn, and I mean it is a sloooow burn, but the tension, the angst, the yearning, the love and the burn, sooo good!!!
The monsters of this book are unique and I believe there is more to them than meets the eye.
That ending one word only: RUDE!!!
Graphic Audio: this is also full-cast graphic audio. The special effects in this audiobook are out of this world! The cast is pure perfection, delivering an exceptional experience and performance for each character conveying the emotional depth, vulnerability, and inner turmoil, making this narrative compelling and unique.
This is one of my favourite Graphic audio of all time!
Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity Graphic Audio LLC, Devney and NetGalley, my opinion is my own.
March 28, 2026
So I did end up powering through this audio file (1.5 speed, even though it’s meant to be at 1.0) and the first half of the book.
This is a reread for me, in anticipation of the second book. I was surprised that I didn’t enjoy this as much. Something about it being a year later, diving into other subgenres, etc, this time it didn’t hit.
I do think the second half of this book (which will be the next audio file), things get more exciting. More action, adventure, romance, etc.
Still 5 stars from me, for the incredible production quality that is Graphic Audio. 😋
This is a reread for me, in anticipation of the second book. I was surprised that I didn’t enjoy this as much. Something about it being a year later, diving into other subgenres, etc, this time it didn’t hit.
I do think the second half of this book (which will be the next audio file), things get more exciting. More action, adventure, romance, etc.
Still 5 stars from me, for the incredible production quality that is Graphic Audio. 😋
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