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linznicole1995's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
corporial's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
cha_len_novels's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“If we limited loving to just the sane, undamaged people, the next generation would have about three people in it and presumably humanity would die out shortly afterward.”
― T. Kingfisher, Paladin’s Grace
What more could you ask for in a romantasy than: a dead god, gentle paladins, berserkers, a not "normal" perfumer, spies, assassins, religious fanatics, and decapitated heads? Follow two awkward middle-aged protagonists and side characters (+ a pet civet) in their profoundly funny banter as they navigate and survive the political machinations surrounding them; and fall in love.
*bonus quote
“Look, if you can't laugh about the homicidal fits that make you a menace to society, what's even the point?”
― T. Kingfisher, Paladin’s Grace
― T. Kingfisher, Paladin’s Grace
What more could you ask for in a romantasy than: a dead god, gentle paladins, berserkers, a not "normal" perfumer, spies, assassins, religious fanatics, and decapitated heads? Follow two awkward middle-aged protagonists and side characters (+ a pet civet) in their profoundly funny banter as they navigate and survive the political machinations surrounding them; and fall in love.
*bonus quote
“Look, if you can't laugh about the homicidal fits that make you a menace to society, what's even the point?”
― T. Kingfisher, Paladin’s Grace
Graphic: Death and Murder
msmith7344's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
xypatia's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
zhenae's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
zhenae's review against another edition
4.0
Pros: a Romance Fantasy with a realized world with characters that feel like they have had lives prior to the story being told. Stephen and the supporting cast are very fleshed out and it is very easy to imagine the Paladins personalities even outside of this story. Everyone for the most part felt adult (mid30s to 40s) which is so nice to see.
Cons: unfortunately the female lead felt like the weakest link for me. Her backstory was revealed when it was convenient to add drama versus say Stephen who wore his past and present on his sleeve. It’s one thing for her to be a mystery to the characters in the story vs the reader. Especially cause her life story wasn’t really a mystery at all.
Personal Biases: The Female lead has low self esteem but it manifested itself in a “oh no I’m sorry” self pitying way that made her feel like she belonged in a YA novel than hanging out with people pushing 40 maybe even 50 for some. I understand she is supposed to be naïve but considering her situation, what she’s been through and her age something wasn’t adding up for me.
But as I said that is my personal hang up and nothing against the story itself.
Overall I give this a 4.5 out of 5 and I immediately jumped into the next book. I highly recommend it for people who like cozy fantasy that still has some adventure and intrigue to it! :)
Cons: unfortunately the female lead felt like the weakest link for me. Her backstory was revealed when it was convenient to add drama versus say Stephen who wore his past and present on his sleeve. It’s one thing for her to be a mystery to the characters in the story vs the reader. Especially cause her life story wasn’t really a mystery at all.
Personal Biases: The Female lead has low self esteem but it manifested itself in a “oh no I’m sorry” self pitying way that made her feel like she belonged in a YA novel than hanging out with people pushing 40 maybe even 50 for some. I understand she is supposed to be naïve but considering her situation, what she’s been through and her age something wasn’t adding up for me.
But as I said that is my personal hang up and nothing against the story itself.
Overall I give this a 4.5 out of 5 and I immediately jumped into the next book. I highly recommend it for people who like cozy fantasy that still has some adventure and intrigue to it! :)
keikiqueen's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
clownputer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5