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A review by bethanycrowepowell
Paladin's Strength by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A classic perilous journey with a dash of paranormal mystery and a core of pining romance.
This second installment of The Saint of Steel series stands alone while delivering on the premise of the first. Istvhan is seemingly the most well-adjusted ex-paladin, and he's leading a group on the trail of the weird serial killer creature discovered in Paladin's Grace. When he accidentally "acquires" a woman while settling a debt of honor, he's just relieved to help her get on her way. But their roads are more parallel than they expect. And while Clara is sure this troupe is doing more than proving escort to some expensive barrels, she's also hiding a lot about who she is and what exactly she's heading toward.
But as their paths continue to run with each other it seems that honesty, both about the attraction that they're ignoring as a complication and their true aims, might be worth trying.
I liked decisive, unembarrassed Clara, who in this book is powered by rage but also love, and the way her insecurities and strengths were matched by Istvhan's.
This second installment of The Saint of Steel series stands alone while delivering on the premise of the first. Istvhan is seemingly the most well-adjusted ex-paladin, and he's leading a group on the trail of the weird serial killer creature discovered in Paladin's Grace. When he accidentally "acquires" a woman while settling a debt of honor, he's just relieved to help her get on her way. But their roads are more parallel than they expect. And while Clara is sure this troupe is doing more than proving escort to some expensive barrels, she's also hiding a lot about who she is and what exactly she's heading toward.
But as their paths continue to run with each other it seems that honesty, both about the attraction that they're ignoring as a complication and their true aims, might be worth trying.
I liked decisive, unembarrassed Clara, who in this book is powered by rage but also love, and the way her insecurities and strengths were matched by Istvhan's.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Sexual content, and Blood
Minor: Animal death