In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling romantasy author Devney Perry to explore the twists, turns, and emotional layers of her latest novel, Shield of Sparrows.

We unpack:

The origin of the story's central secrets and the moment that had Devney laughing maniacally as she wrote

The unique development process behind this high-stakes fantasy, from royal family dynamics to layered worldbuilding

Writing morally complex characters, including a male main character (MMC) whose presence shapes the heroine’s journey without ever giving us his POV

Why there are no "evil" parents in this romantasy and what it means to survive the choices of those who raised us

The maternal bonds that show up in unexpected places, and what Odessa's empathy says about her strength and vulnerability

Female friendship, betrayal, and the question of whether empathy is a fatal flaw or a quiet superpower

Devney also gives us insight into where Odessa, Zavier, and Ransom might be headed next, and how their complicated titles evolve into earned identities.

Whether you're a long-time fan of Devney Perry or a romantasy reader looking for stories with emotional depth, powerful heroines, and found-family themes, this conversation dives into everything that makes Shield of Sparrows soar.

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