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ariep's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Really loved this read!! The story was engaging, and the characters were very fun and wonderful. I thought it was a great book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body horror, Violence, Sexual content, Medical content, Infidelity, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
sealreads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
LOVED this book. An immediate favorite and I'm excited to read more by T. Kingfisher!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Gore
claraa_mg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stephen is no nut november but as a person, love him to bits tho ♡
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
kmtaylor002's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Gore, Religious bigotry, and Confinement
aneverbird's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, Gore, Blood, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Accidentally choose yet another book that's way more romance and steam heavy than I'd ever pick on purpose.
Luckily I've read some Kingfishers before, so despite early on "That paladin smelling of gingerbread just won't get out off my mind" and "I'm nowhere good enough for her" from both sides, I kept on going.
This paid off big time, as there's just so much humour and hilarious dialogue for my sense of humour!
Little lines like the following had me grin and chuckle along the way (not an exact quote, but something like this):
"I absolutely won't allow a bloodbath at this hour" - "We could wait till the morning..."
I loved the two weird and somehow broken main characters. The perfume master who never got the actual master title, who read from her previous life, and the paladin who lost his god.
They felt so authentic, and I enjoyed the awkwardness so very much, especially as it fit perfectly with their past and characters. One who's trying to be independent and doesn't trust men anymore, and one who doesn't trust himself because he could go berserk at any time, but also has a very strong helper complex. I felt so bad and yet so entertained by their struggle to act normal around each other.
The side characters and world were also a lot of fun, and despite some darkness and traumatic problems in the past, for me it's definitely a cosy read!
Luckily I've read some Kingfishers before, so despite early on "That paladin smelling of gingerbread just won't get out off my mind" and "I'm nowhere good enough for her" from both sides, I kept on going.
This paid off big time, as there's just so much humour and hilarious dialogue for my sense of humour!
Little lines like the following had me grin and chuckle along the way (not an exact quote, but something like this):
"I absolutely won't allow a bloodbath at this hour" - "We could wait till the morning..."
I loved the two weird and somehow broken main characters. The perfume master who never got the actual master title, who read from her previous life, and the paladin who lost his god.
They felt so authentic, and I enjoyed the awkwardness so very much, especially as it fit perfectly with their past and characters. One who's trying to be independent and doesn't trust men anymore, and one who doesn't trust himself because he could go berserk at any time, but also has a very strong helper complex. I felt so bad and yet so entertained by their struggle to act normal around each other.
The side characters and world were also a lot of fun, and despite some darkness and traumatic problems in the past, for me it's definitely a cosy read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Trigger warning forwelgan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love the theme very much, and the characters too. The Saint of Steel series has a special place in my heart for this reason.
I really loved the depiction if the paladins, and of their relationship with each other.
I have read Swordheart before, and it was a pleasure to come back to the world and feel it connected !
A bit strange that the romance dynamic between the main characters read similar to Swordheart (definitely different in the details, but the structure is similar), but not a problem if you like that dynamic (it's like a good retelling of a well loved trope).
And I got to see Zale again, who is one of my favorite secondary characters ever. Diving again in the world, and meeting more of the White Rat people is definitely worth it !
It could have been 5 stars for me (again, the theme speaks to me so much !), but there is a tad too much references to sex for me. It's not overwhelming (I wouldn't call it a spicy book at all, and it happens mainly about two characters genuinely and wholesomely in love with each other), but I would happily have made without it . However, it's really just a matter of personal taste and the whole book was a pleasure to read !
I'm really excited to read the other two books because I definitely didn't had enough of those broken paladins and I'm very interested in finding out how the other characters' voices will convey this !
I really loved the depiction if the paladins, and of their relationship with each other.
I have read Swordheart before, and it was a pleasure to come back to the world and feel it connected !
A bit strange that the romance dynamic between the main characters read similar to Swordheart (definitely different in the details, but the structure is similar), but not a problem if you like that dynamic (it's like a good retelling of a well loved trope).
And I got to see Zale again, who is one of my favorite secondary characters ever. Diving again in the world, and meeting more of the White Rat people is definitely worth it !
It could have been 5 stars for me (again, the theme speaks to me so much !), but there is a tad too much references to sex for me. It's not overwhelming (I wouldn't call it a spicy book at all, and it happens mainly about two characters genuinely and wholesomely in love with each other), but I would happily have made without it . However, it's really just a matter of personal taste and the whole book was a pleasure to read !
I'm really excited to read the other two books because I definitely didn't had enough of those broken paladins and I'm very interested in finding out how the other characters' voices will convey this !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Sexual content
narya's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lo tenía pendiente, pero lo empecé por pura casualidad. No he podido soltarlo prácticamente hasta que lo he terminado. Son todos idiotas en este libro y me encanta, como para no quererlos. La trama de misterio que lo acompaña me ha dejado intrigadísima.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
maryellen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Body horror
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Infidelity
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
kiwigon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Maybe the only book where I would not have minded there being more smut scenes lol. Absolutely lovely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body horror and Death