Those who deeply enjoyed T. Kingfisher’s
Paladin’s Grace, the first book in the Saint of Steel series, likely hit “buy” the instant they saw the listing for book two. These are the readers who know the drill: T. Kingfisher is the pen name Ursula Vernon uses when writing for adults, rather than elementary school-aged kids. They also know that Kingfisher’s romances aren’t quite like others you’ll find in the genre. Yes, yes, these two books are set in a decidedly fantastic, medieval-adjacent universe – but what really sets them apart is the robust practicality, undeniable sense of duty, and playful humor of the main characters.