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- Content warnings: suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, violence, kidnapping, murder, emotional abuse, animal death, stalking.
Swordheart
by T. Kingfisher
Book 1 in Swordheart
T. Kingfisher writes the funniest, most charming fantasy romance you'll find. Halla and Sarkis bicker their way across a medieval countryside with killer banter, a murderous lawyer-priest order, and scene-stealing gnoles. The humor masks genuine emotional depth - Halla's quiet strength is earned, not given.
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Length442 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice3/5
Romance/fantasy balanceRomance-forward
Story profile
What the story promises
older protagonists and low interpersonal cruelty. romance develops through travel and practical partnership. a satisfying standalone ending
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- Length
- 442 pages
- Language
- English
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