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

adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

T. Kingfisher has my number for horror and apparently also for fantasy romance.  Absolutely fucking adored this.  I’m obsessed with stories about the aftermath of grand fantasy epics, and this DELIVERS THE GOODS.  Killing a god in the first chapter is some incredibly big dick energy and I loved it desperately, and I love every glimpse into what a divine berserker looked like.  The world is beautifully designed, with equal parts Faerun and Discworld energies to create a singularly charming landscape.  Also, the bonds between the surviving paladins of the Saint made me extremely emotional—this book is very much about Relationships, both romantic and platonic, and nailed every single one.

Recommended for fantasy lovers across the board, and especially for people who (like me) want to read a book about what happens when a fantasy hero has to retire.