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A review by bethanycrowepowell
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fun classic fantasy story with a bodyguard romance with a bit of a twist. (He's a sentient sword.)
If you've been asking for an ordinary, unheroic protagonist in a fantasy who is highly relatable and kickass in a more subtle way, this is a strong contender. I loved the juxtaposition of a high fantasy hero with a housekeeper heroine, and the twist on their types that emerge through the story. Also, the absurdities of the mechanics of him as a sword were enjoyed without detracting too much from the very real relationship they were developing. I came to this hoping to read a book that would feel like the Saints of Steel books and was not disappointed. (Also, I backfilled some info for those books!)
If you've been asking for an ordinary, unheroic protagonist in a fantasy who is highly relatable and kickass in a more subtle way, this is a strong contender. I loved the juxtaposition of a high fantasy hero with a housekeeper heroine, and the twist on their types that emerge through the story. Also, the absurdities of the mechanics of him as a sword were enjoyed without detracting too much from the very real relationship they were developing. I came to this hoping to read a book that would feel like the Saints of Steel books and was not disappointed. (Also, I backfilled some info for those books!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Kidnapping