Reviews

Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher

atcochra's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious 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

4.25

annelemons's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

taurina's review

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? No

4.5

tessa_b's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

chanelchapters's review against another edition

4.0

I can’t believe this is the same author as nettle and bone - such very different books.

This was fun- a mystery, likeable characters, some romance and hijinks. I was entertained. Kinda wish nettle and bone had a bit more steam now that I know she can definitely write some spice.
I was more interested in the magical aspects like the killing of their saint rather than murder mystery though but I feel it might be going more towards the magic aspect considering what the murders were made out of
Marguerite, who is you?…

mochibear's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

claire_not_rebecca's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

I adored this book. I will admit, it was slow to get going, but I wasn't even halfway in and the main character already had a hold on my heart. With vibrant characters, who feel like real people, and beautiful storytelling, Kingfisher has put together a story that's as witty and fun as it is heartwrenching and deeply personal. 

bookfan1414's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

grace_b_3's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

If you liked A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive baking, you’ll probably enjoy this book. They had very similar tones, although Paladin’s Grace is very clearly aimed at adults. 

Although it took me a bit to get into it, I found it to be an enjoyable romantic fantasy in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Murder

thisbookisbananas's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Paladin’s Grace is T.Kingfisher’s beginning book in a fantasy romance series. This is not to be confused with romantasy. I love that genre, but that is not this! I’d say this verges on is an eerie fantasy that is distinctly T.Kingfisher with a romantic subplot. It was wonderful and had all of the hallmarks of any T. Kingfisher book I read: snarky humor/banter, lovable, dare I say sweet, characters and the dark fantastical aspects of her writing.I look forward to reading the next book in this series!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore

Moderate: Sexual content, Cursing, and Violence

Minor: Gaslighting