Review by lmm0 - Shield of Sparrows

lmm0 's review for:

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

4.0

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The gods sent monsters to force mortals to kneel, and Odessa Cross has spent her life obeying—her father, the crown, and a fate she never chose. She wasn’t meant to rule or fight, yet a treaty sealed in blood & a stranger's arrival changed everything. Now, bound to a prince Odessa barely knows & hated by the warrior at her side, she's expected to be a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if she chooses her own path? What if there’s power in being underestimated—and she finally claims it?

I've seen this blurbed as being The Witcher meets Cinderella, and I can totally see it. I knocked off a star because I felt like some parts of the book dragged on, but even so, I will definitely pick up the next book in the series when it comes out. This is a slow burn romantasy, with the enemies to lovers & arranged marriage tropes thrown in. I think if you like SJM and/or Rebecca Yarros, this would be another book to check out - my understanding is that Perry typically writes romance, and this is her first fantasy book (similar to Yarros when she came out with Fourth Wing.

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