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A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND.


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Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros
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The gods sent monsters…

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1 author picked Shield of Sparrows as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book delivers sharp, witty banter on nearly every page which makes the characters wildly entertaining. The chemistry between the FMC and MMC feels effortless and playful, and is the epitome of enemies to lovers. Just when you think you've figured out where the story is headed, an unexpected plot twist flips everything on its head in the best possible way. This book is charming, clever, and surprisingly daring... a must-read for fans of romance with a twist (and a solid plot).

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