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REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war? The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons "A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters, both human and dragon." The Observer Vivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons - sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides, in the process. And after defeating Prime Minister Wyvernmire and escaping Bletchley Park, Vivien has become the reluctant face of the rebellion - and been labelled the most wanted criminal in Britain. But what good is a rebel who must remain in hiding, powerless to help her friends? Unsure of her purpose, and torn with doubt about the life she thought she was meant to lead, Vivien travels to the remote Scottish Isles to find a mysterious, long-forgotten species of dragon - one which might hold the key to ending the war... forever. An epic, sweeping, unputdownable fantasy, A War of Wyverns is the unmissable sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons. S. F. Williamson's book 'A Language of Dragons' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-06.

The most exciting debut of 2025 - an incredible fantasy Dark Academia, perfect for fans of Babel, Fourth Wing, and the Scholomance trilogy EVERY FIRE STARTS WITH A SINGLE SPARK. Welcome to Bletchley Park... with dragons . London, 1923. Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets, but Vivien Featherswallow isn't worried. She's going to follow the rules, get an internship studying dragon languages, and make sure her little sister never has to risk growing up Third Class. By midnight, Viv has started a civil war. With her parents arrested and her sister missing, all the safety Viv has worked for is collapsing around her. So when a lifeline is offered in the form of a mysterious 'job', she grabs it. Arriving at Bletchley Park, Viv discovers that she has been recruited as a codebreaker helping the war effort - if she succeeds, she and her family can all go home again. If she doesn't, they'll all die. At first Viv believes that her challenge, of discovering the secrets of a hidden dragon language, is doable. But the more she learns, the more she realises that the bubble she's grown up in isn't as safe as she thought, and eventually Viv must decide: What war is she really fighting? An epic, sweeping fantasy with an incredible Dark Academia setting, a clandestine, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, and an unputdownable story, filled with twists and turns, betrayals and secret identities, A Language of Dragons is the unmissable debut of 2025, from an extraordinary new voice. "A smart and original young adult riff on the dark academia aesthetic, SF Williamson's book is a glorious mix of dragons, rebellion, language and romance, and the world-building is a joy." - Observer, best children's books of 2025 A Language of Dragons was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 07 January 2025.

Düsterer, süchtig machender queerer Young Adult-Horror!Zwei Jungs, die verbotenerweise ihr Herz aneinander verlieren, und ein Garten, der sie unter der Erde sehen will – Der gefährlich süchtig machende Horror-Bestseller von CG Drews für alle ab 16Solange Evander denken kann, lebt er wie ein Geist in den vergessenen Winkeln von Hazelthorn Manor. Zu seiner Sicherheit wurden ihm drei eiserne Regeln auferlegt:1. Verlasse niemals das Anwesen. 2. Betritt niemals den Garten. 3. Und vor allem sei niemals wieder allein mit Laurie.Dabei ist Laurie, der Enkel seines Vormundes, so charmant – von seinem Versuch, Evander umzubringen, mal abgesehen.Als Evanders milliardenschwerer Vormund Byron plötzlich stirbt, erbt Evander dessen Vermögen und das riesige gotische Anwesen. Doch etwas ist faul im Hause Hazelthorn. Evander ist sich sicher, dass Byron ermordet wurde – und Laurie ist der Einzige, der ihm helfen kann, den Mörder zu finden. Und das besser schnell. Denn der verwilderte Garten streckt bereits seine Ranken in Richtung Hazelthorn Manor aus. Und er hat Hunger.Der neue YA Botanical Dark-Fantasy-Roman von Bestseller-Autor:in CG Drews – für Hörer:innen ab 16 Jahren- Ein unheimlicher Garten, eine herzzerreißend schöne Liebe und ein geheimnisvoller Mord- CG Drews' einzigartig poetische Erzählweise trifft mitten ins Herz- Für alle Fans von Don't Let The Forest In, Das Labyrinth des Fauns und BelladonnaJulian Horeyseck, Preisträger des Deutschen Hörbuchpreises 2025, erzählt melancholisch verträumt und düster fesselnd das romantische Schauermärchen. Dabei lotet er die psychologischen Tiefen gekonnt und einfühlsam aus.

Accolades: AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ¿ Feature film now in development at Amazon MGM Studios with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached ¿ Amazon Best Romantasy Books of the Year 2025 ¿ Apple Books Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Novel Best Sellers 2025, #27 ¿ Audible Top Ten Best Romantasy Listens of 2025 ¿ Indigo Best Fantasy Books of 2025 ¿ Goodreads Choice Award finalist 2025: Readers' Favorite Romantasy ¿ Spotify Best Romantasy Audiobooks of 2025 recommendation ¿ Kobo Books Best Books of the Year 2025 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? The stunning DELUXE PAPERBACK EDITION features an exclusive bonus scene from the hero's POV, brand-new stenciled edges, and original interior cover artwork. This breathtaking collectible is available only in the U.S. and Canada and is a must-have for any book lover. The Shield of Sparrows trilogy is an epic slow-burn romantasy best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Shield of Sparrows Book #2 Rites of the Starling Book #3 Seven and the Swift

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war? The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons "A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters, both human and dragon." The Observer Vivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons - sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides, in the process. And after defeating Prime Minister Wyvernmire and escaping Bletchley Park, Vivien has become the reluctant face of the rebellion - and been labelled the most wanted criminal in Britain. But what good is a rebel who must remain in hiding, powerless to help her friends? Unsure of her purpose, and torn with doubt about the life she thought she was meant to lead, Vivien travels to the remote Scottish Isles to find a mysterious, long-forgotten species of dragon - one which might hold the key to ending the war... forever. An epic, sweeping, unputdownable fantasy, A War of Wyverns is the unmissable sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons. S. F. Williamson's book 'A Language of Dragons' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-06.

'This is fantasy at its finest' - Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author The Ragpicker King is the epic, gripping sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. *** His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The royal court is in turmoil following a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor's body-double, is hunting for traitors. And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellane's criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family - headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves. Lin will be judged after claiming to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic - now her people's charismatic leader is ready to test her powers. Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his father's madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure - any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death - or worse . . . Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding fantasy from an internationally bestselling sensation. *** Praise for the Sunday Times bestseller Sword Catcher 'Everything I look for in fantasy' - George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones 'A triumph of a book' - Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night 'Vivid and clever' - Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence The Ragpicker King was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th March 2025.

The epic conclusion to the #1 Sunday Times bestselling trilogy, A Language of Dragons Vivien Featherswallow has defended Britannia against a dragon invasion and the corrupt government that enabled it. But while the battle may have been won, the war is far from over... Now Vivien and the resistance that she leads must forge a lasting peace. But doing so will require her to navigate a complex network of international dragon and human alliances, and will force her to make unthinkable sacrifices. An epic, sweeping, unputdownable fantasy, A Storm of Swallows is the unmissable conclusion to the #1 Sunday Times bestselling A Language of Dragonstrilogy. S. F. Williamson's book 'A Language of Dragons' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-06.

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war? The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons "A delicious mix of rebellion, romance and complex female characters, both human and dragon." The Observer Vivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons - sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides, in the process. And after defeating Prime Minister Wyvernmire and escaping Bletchley Park, Vivien has become the reluctant face of the rebellion - and been labelled the most wanted criminal in Britain. But what good is a rebel who must remain in hiding, powerless to help her friends? Unsure of her purpose, and torn with doubt about the life she thought she was meant to lead, Vivien travels to the remote Scottish Isles to find a mysterious, long-forgotten species of dragon - one which might hold the key to ending the war... forever. An epic, sweeping, unputdownable fantasy, A War of Wyverns is the unmissable sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons. S. F. Williamson's book 'A Language of Dragons' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-06.

2025's most-anticipated new debut romantic fantasy is the epic, unmissable story of hope after heartbreak, secrets, betrayal, dancing - and the touch of a goddess of death. My protector is gone, revealed to be a monster. But I remind myself that I am not a damsel. I'm no princess bound within a tower. I am a shadow. Vasalie Moran was once a dancer in King Illian's court - until he framed her for murder. Barely surviving her two years in the dungeons, she's suddenly called to face her King. He offers her a deal: become his spy at the month-long royal Gathering and he'll grant her freedom. As Illian's orders grow bloody and dangerous, forcing her to harm and betray those around her, Vasalie discovers the monster she serves may be aligned with a bigger monster - one far closer to home. With her world threatened, Vasalie enlists the help of Illian's brother and greatest adversary, the King of the East. As the rivalry between brothers escalates with Vasalie caught in the middle, the truth of her past comes to light. If she wants to survive, she must decide who to trust, who to fight for, and how much of her soul she's willing to damn in the process Praise for A Dance of Lies 'A breathtaking debut! Dance of Lies is beautifully written and filled with intrigue, with an incredible protagonist who is both vulnerable and resilient. Romantic, heartrending, and riveting - prepare to be swept away by this captivating fantasy' - Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess. A Dance of Lies, Sunday Times bestseller, July 2025

Unlock a magic that could save the world ... or destroy it. From bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave comes an epic new fantasy: 'This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting' Independent 'Destined to be a classic' Garth Nix 'A stunning adventure' Cressida Cowell 'Pure joy to read' Jasbinder Bilan When her sister vanishes after a mysterious earthquake, Ysolda sets off on a rescue mission. But these are dangerous times, and soon she is forced to strike a deadly bargain with the wolf queen herself. Join Ysolda and her loyal sea hawk as they embark on an epic quest to save her sister and unlock the earth's most powerful magic ... From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old. Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize, the Waterstones Book Prize, and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year. *Kiran Millwood Hargrave was a top 5 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 18 February 2025

**WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2026** 'A wildly inventive, truly magical tour de force' - Ava Reid , bestselling author of A Study in Drowning An instant Sunday Times bestseller, The Everlasting is a time-travelling, genre-defying, utterly fantasical quest of love and endurance. Alix E. Harrow, author of Starling House, delivers a work of romantic fantasy unlike any other. Sir Una Everlasting was Dominion's greatest hero: the orphaned girl who became a knight, then died for queen and country. Her legend lives on, but her life as it truly happened has been long forgotten. Centuries later, Owen Mallory - failed soldier, struggling scholar - falls in love with her tale. It takes him to war, to the archives and then into the past itself. Una and Owen become tangled, bound to retell her story over and over, no matter what it costs. But it always ends the same way. If they want to rewrite Una's legend, and finally engineer a new ending, they'll have to confront its author - and change history itself. * * * Praise for The Everlasting: 'An exquisite, epic romance . . . Simply superb' - Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light 'A book so wildly original as to be unlike any other . . . Simply a masterpiece' - Laura Steven, author of The Exact Opposite of Okay 'As dark and oppressive as it is utterly sublime . . . I loved every word of it' - Olivia Atwater, author of The Witchwood Knot 'Incandescent. The Everlasting should enshrine Alix E. Harrow as one of the finest writers of our generation' - Cassandra Khaw, author of The Library at Hellebore Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 3/11/2025.

2025's most-anticipated new debut romantic fantasy is the epic, unmissable story of hope after heartbreak, secrets, betrayal, dancing - and the touch of a goddess of death. __________________ This is wrong. It's reckless, dangerous, but- I can't get you out of my head. I can't wash you from my skin. Vasalie Moran was once a dancer in King Illian's court - until he framed her for murder. Barely surviving her two years in the dungeons, she's suddenly called to face her King. He offers her a deal: become his spy at the month-long royal Gathering and he'll grant her freedom. As Illian's orders grow bloody and dangerous, forcing her to harm and betray those around her, Vasalie discovers the monster she serves may be aligned with a bigger monster - one far closer to home. With her world threatened, Vasalie enlists the help of Illian's brother and greatest adversary, the King of the East. As the rivalry between brothers escalates with Vasalie caught in the middle, the truth of her past comes to light. If she wants to survive, she must decide who to trust, who to fight for, and how much of her soul she's willing to damn in the process Perfect for fans of: - Slow-burn romance - Yearning - Love Triangle - Banter - Court politics __________________ - A Dance of Lies was a Sunday Times bestseller in July 2025 - Readers say the book 'swept me off my feet', has 'wonderful representation', and is 'a beautifully dark and atmospheric romantasy' __________________ 'A breathtaking debut! Dance of Lies is beautifully written and filled with intrigue, with an incredible protagonist who is both vulnerable and resilient. Romantic, heartrending, and riveting - prepare to be swept away by this captivating fantasy' Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess.

#1 New York Times bestseller ¿ #1 USA Today bestseller ¿ #1 National Indie bestseller ¿ #1 IndieNext List, June 2025 ¿ 2025 Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Fantasy A genre-defying novel about immortality and hunger from V. E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Now in trade paperback with a new short story! This is a story about hunger. 1532. Santo Domingo de la Calzada. A young girl grows up wild and wily-her beauty is only outmatched by her dreams of escape. But María knows she can only ever be a prize, or a pawn, in the games played by men. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path, María makes a desperate choice. She vows to have no regrets. This is a story about love. 1827. London. A young woman lives an idyllic but cloistered life on her family's estate, until a moment of forbidden intimacy sees her shipped off to London. Charlotte's tender heart and seemingly impossible wishes are swept away by an invitation from a beautiful widow-but the price of freedom is higher than she could have imagined. This is a story about rage. 2019. Boston. College was supposed to be her chance to be someone new. That's why Alice moved halfway across the world, leaving her old life behind. But after an out-of-character one-night stand leaves her questioning her past, her present, and her future, Alice throws herself into the hunt for answers . . . and revenge. This is a story about life-how it ends, and how it starts. "Schwab has impressively woven a compelling character drama and feminist critique into a horror thriller...sumptuous descriptions of place and time, and the slow-burn melodrama between each of the women... a tale told sharply but sweetly enough it goes down as easy as that happy-hour cocktail that, surprisingly, knocks you flat." -The New York Times "Schwab sends you whirling through a dizzying kaleidoscopic adventure through centuries filled with love, loss, art and war-all the while dazzling your senses with hundreds of tiny magical moments along the way." -Naomi Novik

**WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2026**'A wildly inventive, truly magical tour de force' – Ava Reid, bestselling author of A Study in DrowningAn instant Sunday Times bestseller, The Everlasting is a time-travelling, genre-defying, utterly fantasical quest of love and endurance. Alix E. Harrow, author of Starling House, delivers a work of romantic fantasy unlike any other.Sir Una Everlasting was Dominion's greatest hero: the orphaned girl who became a knight, then died for queen and country. Her legend lives on, but her life as it truly happened has been long forgotten. Centuries later, Owen Mallory – failed soldier, struggling scholar – falls in love with her tale. It takes him to war, to the archives and then into the past itself.Una and Owen become tangled, bound to retell her story over and over, no matter what it costs. But it always ends the same way. If they want to rewrite Una's legend, and finally engineer a new ending, they'll have to confront its author – and change history itself.* * *Praise for The Everlasting:'An exquisite, epic romance . . . Simply superb'– Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light'A book so wildly original as to be unlike any other . . . Simply a masterpiece'– Laura Steven, author of The Exact Opposite of Okay'As dark and oppressive as it is utterly sublime . . . I loved every word of it'– Olivia Atwater, author of The Witchwood Knot'Incandescent. The Everlasting should enshrine Alix E. Harrow as one of the finest writers of our generation'– Cassandra Khaw, author of The Library at HelleboreAlix E. Harrow's The Everlasting was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 3/11/2025.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Set in the aftermath of a war between vampires, humans, and the gods that created them, this devastating romantic fantasy asks do we choose our fates, or do our fates choose us? You have no idea what I've done for love. Just as you have no idea what you may one day do. Once long ago, a girl named Favre sacrificed her wings for love. Thana, the young goddess she so willingly gave them up for, sacrificed that same love for power. But everything has a cost. Favre never got over the loss of her wings. And Thana's choices led to a life of eternal night, and later, their destruction. Favre has bided her time ever since, waiting for the chance to resurrect the girl she loves who turned her into the creature she hates. Now, a thousand years later, Leyla, the crown princess of the malichora - an ancient race that survives on human blood - must travel to the Island of the Dead when her best friend is captured during an attack on her nation's capital. Along with Najja, a fierce, beautiful seer, and the last person she expected to help her, Leyla forges down a dangerous path, intent on saving her friend. But nothing is as it seems. The closer she gets to her goal, the more she risks awakening an ancient evil and destroying everything she holds dear. [WHERE SHADOWS MEET by Patrice Caldwell was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 5th April 2025]

**WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2026** 'A wildly inventive, truly magical tour de force' - Ava Reid , bestselling author of A Study in Drowning An instant Sunday Times bestseller, The Everlasting is a time-travelling, genre-defying, utterly fantasical quest of love and endurance. Alix E. Harrow, author of Starling House, delivers a work of romantic fantasy unlike any other. Sir Una Everlasting was Dominion's greatest hero: the orphaned girl who became a knight, then died for queen and country. Her legend lives on, but her life as it truly happened has been long forgotten. Centuries later, Owen Mallory - failed soldier, struggling scholar - falls in love with her tale. It takes him to war, to the archives and then into the past itself. Una and Owen become tangled, bound to retell her story over and over, no matter what it costs. But it always ends the same way. If they want to rewrite Una's legend, and finally engineer a new ending, they'll have to confront its author - and change history itself. * * * Praise for The Everlasting: 'An exquisite, epic romance . . . Simply superb' - Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light 'A book so wildly original as to be unlike any other . . . Simply a masterpiece' - Laura Steven, author of The Exact Opposite of Okay 'As dark and oppressive as it is utterly sublime . . . I loved every word of it' - Olivia Atwater, author of The Witchwood Knot 'Incandescent. The Everlasting should enshrine Alix E. Harrow as one of the finest writers of our generation' - Cassandra Khaw, author of The Library at Hellebore Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 3/11/2025.

*** GAME ON, the final book from the MULTI-MILLION BESTESELLING INTO DARKNESS series is OUT NOW*** Meet BookTok's latest obsession . . . dark, funny and super spicy, can you handle the ride? I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it. Trauma nurse Aly escapes her hard-working days by thirsting after masked men online. To her, nothing could top the fantasy of her favorite tattooed and masked man hunting her down. But she never could have guessed that one drunken text would turn those dreams into reality . . . I want things most people don't, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love. Josh has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans, until one follower catches his eye: Aly. Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone with far more sinister intentions. As Josh turns from predator to protector, he must ask himself how far he'll go for the woman he can't live without. Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book. 18+ mature content. Not suitable for younger readers. Readers LOVE the No. 1 New York Times bestseller Lights Out! ' Hilarious , and wickedly sexy . Yes Josh is a bit of a stalker, but he's a golden retriever one' 'I absolutely adored this book . . . perfect in every single way!' 'Josh and Aly are both magnificent and the spice is next level ' ' Really fun , made me laugh so many times I lost count' 'Quite literally perfect . I wanted something spicy but fun and it more than delivered !' 'Proving that a dark romance can still have humour . . . dark of course!!!' ' PERFECTION !' Lights Out, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, April 2025.

A special edition hardback of the multi-million copy New York Times bestseller and viral TikTok sensation - now with sprayed edges and gorgeous exclusive endpapers! I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it.Trauma nurse Aly escapes her hard-working days by thirsting after masked men online. To her, nothing could top the fantasy of her favorite tattooed and masked man hunting her down. But she never could have guessed that one drunken text would turn those dreams into reality . . .I want things most people don't, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love.Josh has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans, until one follower catches his eye: Aly.Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone with far more sinister intentions. As Josh turns from predator to protector, he must ask himself how far he'll go for the woman he can't live without.Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.18+ mature content. Not suitable for younger readers. Readers LOVE the No. 1 New York Times bestseller Lights Out!Br 'Hilarious, and wickedly sexy. Yes Josh is a bit of a stalker, but he's a golden retriever one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely adored this book . . . perfect in every single way!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Josh and Aly are both magnificent and the spice is next level' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Really fun, made me laugh so many times I lost count' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Quite literally perfect. I wanted something spicy but fun and it more than delivered!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Proving that a dark romance can still have humour . . . dark of course!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'PERFECTION!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Lights Out? Caught Up, the second book in the Into Darkness trilogy, is out now!Br Lights Out, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, April 2025.

Meet BookTok's latest obsession . . . dark, funny and super spicy, can you handle the ride? I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it. Trauma nurse Aly escapes her hard-working days by thirsting after masked men online. To her, nothing could top the fantasy of her favorite tattooed and masked man hunting her down. But she never could have guessed that one drunken text would turn those dreams into reality . . . I want things most people don't, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love. Josh has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans, until one follower catches his eye: Aly. Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone with far more sinister intentions. As Josh turns from predator to protector, he must ask himself how far he'll go for the woman he can't live without. Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book. 18+ mature content. Not suitable for younger readers. Readers LOVE the No. 1 New York Times bestseller Lights Out! 'Hilarious, and wickedly sexy. Yes Josh is a bit of a stalker, but he's a golden retriever one' 'I absolutely adored this book . . . perfect in every single way!' 'Josh and Aly are both magnificent and the spice is next level' 'Really fun, made me laugh so many times I lost count' 'Quite literally perfect. I wanted something spicy but fun and it more than delivered!' 'Proving that a dark romance can still have humour . . . dark of course!!!' 'PERFECTION!' Love Lights Out? Caught Up, the second book in the Into Darkness trilogy, is out now! Lights Out, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, April 2025.

A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The ultimate slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy to devour and gift this Christmas - perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros 🗡 - 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? Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Magic, Myths and Monsters Slow-Burn Forced Proximity Arranged Marriage Hidden Identity High Stakes Now a Feature Film in Development with Amazon MGM Studios! - Critics are RAVING about Shield of Sparrows 'The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before' Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author 'A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy' K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series 'Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive!' CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author 'This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait' Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows 'Shield of Sparrows is a must read!' 5 Reader Review 'My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER' 5 Reader Review 'My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I've been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!' 5 Reader Review 'I freaking LOVED this book' 5 Reader Review 'It's my new favorite read this year' 5 Reader Review 'This book was F*CKING AMAZING' 5 Reader Review 'This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways' 5 Reader Review '[T]he ending of this book truly shook me' 5 Reader Review 'Devney Perry's foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!' 5 Reader Review 'If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it' 5 Reader Review Shield of Sparrows, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2025

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND #1 INDIE BESTSELLER! A Kids' Indie Next Pick BookPage Most Anticipated YA Books of 2025 selection Goodreads Most Anticipated Releases of 2025 selection Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft. “Enchanting and achingly romantic. Readers will feel as if they’ve stepped right into Pixie Hollow.”—Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands. But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods. Discover the origin of the sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods.

BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY. Don't miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. Pre-order THE FIRST UNICORN RIDER now to be one of the first to read an unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible WORLD OF SKANDAR Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust. With one of Skandar's closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the full power of their elemental magic. Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be – to save the Mainland and the heart of the Island itself? Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: 'The most popular children's fantasy hero since Harry Potter' – Telegraph 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' – The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting – it's a joy to enter Skandar's World.' – Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023. *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27th April 2024 *Skandar and the Spirit War was the Children's Number 1 besteller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan Chart 30th August 2025

BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY. The first book in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures from international bestselling author Annabel Steadman! Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: 'The most popular children's fantasy hero since Harry Potter' - Telegraph 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting - it's a joy to enter Skandar's World.' - Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023. *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27th April 2024 *Skandar and the Spirit War was the Children's Number 1 besteller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan Chart 30th August 2025

'Will thrill and delight Skandar fans,' Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures An unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible World of Skandar, the perfect gift for fans and for newcomers to the series alike. From international bestselling author A.F. Steadman, with stunning illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Impossible Creatures, Eragon and Greenwild . A BOY WITH A DESTINY. A MYSTERIOUS ISLAND. A WORLD OF MAGICAL CREATURES. George Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure. But when he finds himself shipwrecked and alone on a mysterious island, he makes an incredible discovery. Unicorns are real - and they're bloodthirsty. Slowly, George gains one unicorn's trust and together they explore the island's magical secrets. But there is a dark presence lurking in his new home, more deadly than any unicorn. Can George fulfil his destiny and free the island from a terrible fate? Discover the incredible World of Skandar with this thrilling origin adventure with black and white illustrations throughout by Manuel Sumberac. Praise for the SKANDAR series: 'The most popular children's fantasy hero since Harry Potter' - Telegraph 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting - it's a joy to enter Skandar's World.' - Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27th April 2024 *Skandar and the Spirit War was the Children's Number 1 besteller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan Chart 30th August 2025

BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY. Don't miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures . Pre-order THE FIRST UNICORN RIDER now to be one of the first to read an unmissable new magical adventure set in the incredible WORLD OF SKANDAR Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust. With one of Skandar's closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances - including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the full power of their elemental magic. Can Skandar become the leader he needs to be - to save the Mainland and the heart of the Island itself? Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: 'The most popular children's fantasy hero since Harry Potter' - Telegraph 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting - it's a joy to enter Skandar's World.' - Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood and Co. series Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023. *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27th April 2024 *Skandar and the Spirit War was the Children's Number 1 besteller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan Chart 30th August 2025

***BONUS CHAPTER FROM KADRA'S POV INCLUDED*** She knows the taste of death. He'll stoke her hunger for it. Eighteen-year-old Sarai doesn't know why someone tried to kill her four years ago, but she does know that her case was closed without justice. Hellbent on vengeance, she returns to the scene of the crime as a Petitor, a prosecutor who can magically detect lies, and is assigned to work with Tetrarch Kadra. Ice-cold and perennially sadistic, Kadra is the most vicious of the four judges who rule the land - and the prime suspect in a string of deaths identical to Sarai's attempted murder. Certain of his guilt, Sarai begins a double life: solving cases with Kadra by day and plotting his ruin by night. But Kadra is charming and there's something alluring about the wrath he wields against the city's corruption. So when the evidence she finds embroils her in a deadly political battle, Sarai must also fight against her attraction to Kadra - because despite his growing hold on her heart, his voice matches the only memory she has of her assailant... The first book in a dazzling and addictive romantic fantasy duology, the #1 Sunday Times bestselling This Monster of Mine is a bloodbath of manipulation, deception, and forbidden love. Tropes Enemies to lovers Slow Burn Romance Morally grey FMC and MMC Magical world Political intrigue Vengeance High Stakes !!SPICE ALERT!! Join the legions of readers who have fallen hard for This Monster of Mine: 'Six stars if I could! This Monster of Mine is a masterclass in fantasy storytelling - combining political intrigue, betrayal, and a rigid class system with a slow-burn romance that keeps you on edge.' 'This book was absolutely phenomenal and exactly what I've been craving . . . I already want to reread this!!' 'This book swept me away . . . absolutely fire' 'OMG this book is absolutely incredible and interesting, I loved it so much. This Monster of Mine must be one of the most fascinating and unique books I've ever read . . . I couldn't put it down.' 'This Monster of Mine is an incredible romantasy book that I really can't recommend enough' 'I AM FREAKING OUT BY HOW DELICIOUS AND AWESOME AND AMAZING THIS IS!!!!! I am obsessed, I am Kadra's wine glass and Sarai's glower, THIS BOOK IS PHENOMENAL AND I HAVE OFFICIALLY LOST ALL BRAIN CELLS AND COHERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dark romantasy perfection, people!!! YOU NEEEEEEEEEEED TO READ THIS!!! #1 Sunday Times bestseller, 15/04/2025

The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry's #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. 🗡 -- Calandra's five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I've been separated from the man who owns my heart. I'm lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It's my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I've feared the monsters we make. It's time to discover the monster within. -- Tropes: 🗡 Enemies to Lovers 🗡 Magic, Myths, and Monsters 🗡 Slow-Burn 🗡 Hidden Identity 🗡 High Stakes Praise for the series: Critics are RAVING 'The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before' Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author 'A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy' K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series 'Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive!' CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author 'This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait' Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED 'Shield of Sparrows is a must read!' 5 - Reader Review 'My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER' 5 - Reader Review 'My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I've been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!' 5 - Reader Review 'I freaking LOVED this book' 5 - Reader Review 'It's my new favorite read this year' 5 - Reader Review 'This book was F*CKING AMAZING' 5 - Reader Review 'This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways' 5 - Reader Review 'The ending of this book truly shook me' 5 - Reader Review 'Devney Perry's foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!' 5 - Reader Review 'If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it' 5 - Reader Review The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Shield of Sparrows Book #2 Rites of the Starling

The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry's #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. -- Calandra's five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I've been separated from the man who owns my heart. I'm lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It's my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I've feared the monsters we make. It's time to discover the monster within. -- Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Magic, Myths, and Monsters Slow-Burn Hidden Identity High Stakes Praise for the series: Critics are RAVING ' The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before ' Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author ' A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy ' K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series ' Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive! ' CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author ' This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait ' Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED ' Shield of Sparrows is a must read! ' 5 - Reader Review ' My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER' 5 - Reader Review ' My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I've been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!' 5 - Reader Review ' I freaking LOVED this book' 5 - Reader Review ' It's my new favorite read this year ' 5 - Reader Review ' This book was F*CKING AMAZING ' 5 - Reader Review

Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script. A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. 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? "The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before." - Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author "A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy." - K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series "Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive!" - CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author "This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait." - Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows ***** "I freaking LOVED this book." ***** "It's my new favorite read this year." ***** "This book was F*CKING AMAZING." ***** "This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways." ***** "[T]he ending of this book truly shook me." ***** "Devney Perry's foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!" ***** "If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked?and I devoured this story like my life depended on it." ***** "Oh my gods. What a wild ride." ***** "Wow this was amazing." ***** "This book had me in a chokehold from page one!!" ***** "[H]ands down the best read of 2025." ***** "[A]n absolute knockout." ***** "Truly one of the best, most addictive romantic fantasy stories I have read!" ***** "I just have one word, WOW! I couldn't put Shield of Sparrows down! I finished this read in 1 day, it was just that good!" ***** "I loved everything about this, from the drama to the plot and character development. I genuinely cannot wait for book two!!" ***** "This book literally had me on the edge of my seat and heart throughout its entirety and I cannot, I repeat cannot, wait for the next book in this series." ***** "I could not put this book down!" ***** "I was blown away! I absolutely think this is a romantasy book that will be talked and thought about for a long time. I know I will be!" ***** "Absolutely amazing!!!" ***** "I'm absolutely hooked and counting down the days until the next one!" ***** "Wow! 528 pages of pure perfection. I devoured this book!" is book!" Hannah W., Goodreads review

The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry's #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. -- Calandra's five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I've been separated from the man who owns my heart. I'm lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It's my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I've feared the monsters we make. It's time to discover the monster within. -- Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Magic, Myths, and Monsters Slow-Burn Hidden Identity High Stakes Praise for the series: Critics are RAVING ' The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before ' Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author ' A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy ' K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series ' Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive! ' CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author ' This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait ' Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED ' Shield of Sparrows is a must read! ' 5 - Reader Review ' My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER' 5 - Reader Review ' My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I've been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!' 5 - Reader Review ' I freaking LOVED this book' 5 - Reader Review ' It's my new favorite read this year ' 5 - Reader Review ' This book was F*CKING AMAZING ' 5 - Reader Review