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Shield of Sparrows
The Shield of Sparrows series by Devney Perry has 3 known books (2 published; 1 announced) and is best read in publication order, starting with Shield of Sparrows (2025). The latest book with a fully recorded publication date is Rites of the Starling. The next announced book, Seven and the Swift, is due 9 March 2027.
- Books
- 3 known books (3 novels)
- Published
- 2
- Announced
- 1
- First published
- 2025
- Status
- ongoing
- Last checked
Start here: Shield of Sparrows (2025) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series. Announced future books are marked below.
- Book 1:
Shield of Sparrows
Shield of Sparrows, published 6 May 2025, opens Devney Perry's first fantasy trilogy at 528 pages, marking her move from contemporary romance into epic, slow-burn romantasy.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Shield of Sparrows - Book 2:
Rites of the Starling
Rites of the Starling followed on 7 April 2026 at 500 pages, escalating both the political stakes between warring kingdoms and the slow-burn central romance -- and becoming a #1 New York Times bestseller in its own right, a year after Devney Perry's fantasy debut.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Rites of the Starling - Book 3:
Seven and the Swift
Seven and the Swift is confirmed to close the trilogy on 9 March 2027, completing the story arc begun in Shield of Sparrows -- readers starting the series now will need to wait for this concluding volume.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Seven and the Swift
About the Shield of Sparrows series
Shield of Sparrows marks Devney Perry's first move into fantasy after two decades writing contemporary small-town and sports romance, and it landed as an instant bestseller. The trilogy is epic, slow-burn romantasy: political intrigue between warring kingdoms, monsters and magic, and a central couple kept apart by duty and secrets who circle each other across a full-length novel before anything is resolved. Shield of Sparrows introduces the world and its central pairing, and Rites of the Starling, published the following year, escalates both the political stakes and the romance, becoming a #1 New York Times bestseller in its own right.
What carries over from Perry's contemporary work is the banter and the emotional groundedness of her leads; what's new is the scale, multiple kingdoms, court politics, and fantasy worldbuilding she'd never attempted in twenty-plus prior books. The shift has made the series a crossover hit for readers who came to romantasy through Rebecca Yarros or Sarah J. Maas and discovered Perry's version has the same slow-burn tension with a distinctly different flavor of found family and banter.
The trilogy concludes with Seven and the Swift, confirmed for release in March 2027, which will complete the story arc begun in Shield of Sparrows.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in the Shield of Sparrows series?
Three: Shield of Sparrows (2025), Rites of the Starling (2026), and the concluding Seven and the Swift, confirmed for March 2027.
Is Shield of Sparrows a standalone or a continuing story?
It's a continuous trilogy, not standalone entries; the story and central romance carry across all three books and should be read in publication order.
Is this Devney Perry's first fantasy novel?
Yes. After more than twenty contemporary and sports romance novels, Shield of Sparrows (2025) was her first fantasy romance.
When does Shield of Sparrows book 3 come out?
Seven and the Swift is confirmed for release on 9 March 2027.
What kind of fantasy romance is this?
Slow-burn epic romantasy: political intrigue between kingdoms, magic and monsters, and a central couple kept apart by duty and secrets, in the vein of Rebecca Yarros or Sarah J. Maas but with Perry's own tone and pacing.
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