A review by ampersandinc
Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher

• 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

4.0

Another romantasy, set in the same world as Swordheart (with a couple of beloved side characters popping up in both books) once again featuring two POV characters: a warrior with a tragic past and a dry sense of humour and an underestimated woman whose previous romantic partner(s) were unsupportive and disappointing. Do the two books have a fair amount in common? Sure. Am I mad about it? Definitely not! This one had a murder mystery side-plot and political scheming aplenty. I enjoyed the explorations of grief and PTSD the two characters had to do to grow as individuals and meet each other's needs. Once again, I really enjoyed that this was a romantasy featuring adult/middle-aged protagonists, rather than "new adult" characters or centuries-old fae that act like adolescents. There are three other books in the Saints of Steel series featuring Stephen's paladin brethren; I'm definitely interested to pick up at least the next one.