Recensioni
Pełna tajemnic i zaskoczeń książka, o fantastycznym klimacie i bohaterach zapadających na długo w pamięć.
Plot:⭐️4
Writing:⭐️5
Characters:⭐️3
Impact:⭐️3
Ending:⭐️3
Total:⭐️ 18/25
Overall Rating:⭐️3.6
Odessa zawsze była niewystarczająca. Zawsze była druga. Była ta niepotrzebna córka króla, która do niczego się nie nadawała. Nie była przygotowywana do roli, w której się znalazła. W wyniku aranżowanego małżeństwa zostaje zamknięta w klatce tajemnic i intryg, co jednocześnie pozwala jej odkryć na nowo siebie. Że nie jest słaba. Szczególnie, że podróż w nieznane może okazać się być zabójcza. Odessa jako główna bohaterka jest bardzo przyjemna. Wykreowana jest w sposób, gdzie mogłabym się z nią utozsamic, przez co książka uderzała we mnie dwa razy mocniej refleksjami. Przez tekst plynelo sie bardzo lekko i przyjemnie. Natłok myśli bohaterki idealnie ukazywal jej emocje, przez co akcja wydawała sie bardziej dynamiczna. Cała fabuła z motywami aranżowanego małżeństwa, magicznych potworów, złego króla nie wydaje się być czymś odkrywczym, ale ilość odkrywanych tajemnic i niosących za tym plot twistów jest godna pochwały. Nie ma tu zbyt wiele pikantnych scen, a ich opisy nie były w żaden sposób przytłaczające. Były dobre w swojej prostocie. Niecierpliwie czekam na drugi dom, bo domyślam się, że może być kolejna dobra eksplozja emocji.
Sometimes I could get really annoyed with some of the characters, but that's because I cared about the main character. The ending of this book was crazy. Suddenly everything changed and went to shit. I liked the slow building romance that was going on. I can't wait for book two.
liked the writing style but would have liked deeper side characters
Shield of Sparrows was everything I love in romantasy and more—it’s without doubt one of my top reads this year.The story follows Odessa, daughter of the king, who’s married off as part of a treaty to a rival ruler. But this was never meant to be her role. Completely unprepared for life as a queen, she must leave her home behind, bound to a husband she barely knows, and carrying a secret mission from her father that could change everything.Along the way, Odessa is forced to rely on The Guardian—a mysterious, battle-hardened warrior who is equal parts infuriating and captivating. Their partnership is full of sharp banter, clashing wills, and a slow burn that is so deliciously drawn out it had me hooked on every page. The tension between them simmers beneath the surface, making their every exchange addictive.The world itself is stunning, full of political intrigue and monstrous threats. The beasts scattered across the journey are some of the most creative and terrifying I’ve ever read—I found myself pausing just to imagine them fully. They add such an exciting, dangerous edge to the story.While the pacing lingers in places, it never loses its heart. Odessa’s growth—from a sheltered princess used as a pawn to a young woman starting to claim her own strength—is compelling, and her relationship with The Guardian is layered with chemistry, respect, and just enough mystery to keep you wanting more.And that ending? Absolute chef’s kiss. Just when I thought I had the plot figured out, the twists came crashing in and left me desperate for book two.Shield of Sparrows is everything I crave in romantasy: rich worldbuilding, edge-of-your-seat stakes, and a romance that makes you ache for more. I can’t wait to continue Odessa and The Guardian’s journey.
Came for the Monsters, Stayed for the Slow BurnShield of Sparrows is a slow burn romantasy that completely pulled me in. I loved watching Odessa grow from an underestimated princess into someone who starts questioning the rules forced on her, and the world around her. The enemies-to-lovers tension is chef’s kiss, especially with a gruff, guarded Guardian who brings plenty of sparks.The story is atmospheric, highstakes, and full of looming danger without rushing the romance, which made the payoff feel earned. If you enjoy cursed realms, reluctant alliances, sharp banter, and a heroine discovering her own strength, this one is definitely worth picking up.Would happily continue this series!
It was a masterpiece, that last 10% ? almost gave me a heart attack and don't get me started about that cliffhanger at the end, I want book 2 immediately.
For my first Deveney Perry novel this was good but I still would have to try her other books to see if I only like her fantasy or also her other stuff.
Okay, I am mind blown. The start was kinda slow, but enough was happening to keep it interesting, but the ending? What did I just read?Honestly I loved the world and the characters. I am glad I finally get to this thanks to the book club.Also a little confession, I was always reading it Tural instead of Turan. Because Final Fantasy XIV is my obsession and I love Tural.
I want to start by saying I wasn’t expecting much - this book was hyped up on TikTok, and I was fully prepared to be disappointed. But I have to say:This book exceeded my expectations!I really liked the plot and the constant sense of the unknown. It made me question everything - characters, events, conversations, even the books within the book.From chapter 1 or 2, I was hooked by a mystery that bugged me in the best way. I kept reading just to get answers—and by the end, some revelations were expected, but others genuinely surprised me.We finally get an FMC who doesn’t magically become the hero or excel at everything. She feels real - flawed, relatable, and refreshingly normal.The romance? Chef’s kiss! 💋As a non-native English speaker, I found the writing amazing—linear, easy to follow, and smooth to read.The book ends with a few answers but a lot of questions. So, if you're not a fan of cliffhangers, I'd recommend reading it closer to the second book's release since it's a planned trilogy. Now I just have to wait until April 😭