Book Review: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

Swordheart (Swordheart #1)
Publisher: Orbit
Pub Date: 17 June 2024
Genre: Adult Fantasy Romance

Panda Rating:

(4.5 pandas)

đź“– SYNOPSIS

Halla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle’s estate… and, unfortunately, his relatives. Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. When Halla draws the sword that imprisons him, Sarkis finds himself attempting to defend his new wielder against everything from bandits and roving inquisitors to her own in-laws… and the sword itself may prove to be the greatest threat of all.

⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS

Parental abandonment recounted, suicide, suicidal ideation, multiple deaths of family members (recounted), murder & attempted murder, imprisonment, kidnapping, attempted mugging, animal death

TL;DR: Swordheart is every bit as cosy, comforting, humorous, and charming in the way that I’ve come to expect from Kingfisher’s novels. Halla and Sarkis were wonderful older protagonists who had heartwarming chemistry, and I’m so glad they were joined by Zale and Brindle! The found family element in this is fantastic and I love how their friendships blossom throughout the journey. This was an engaging and well-paced fantasy romance and I can’t wait to read the next book asap!

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