Hilarious and sweet! I love the world and everyone in it (at least those on Halla's side). Halla is spectacular in a sensible way (mostly). Sarkis is excellent at adapting to unexpected circumstances. Zale and Brindle are delightful.

I read this book so quickly at the recommendation of a friend. It has led to me reading many others by the same author, and I have loved all of her writing. Swordheart is a romantic adventure that feels like playing an RPG. It's set in a quasi-medieval setting. The main character discovers that a sword hanging on her wall is imprisoning a man who was bound to it as punishment. The pair go on a quest to free her from the family demands that come to the surface after she inherits the property of her great-uncle. There are some horror elements, but the book is primarily a rom-com adventure. I loved this book and the world it introduced to me!

I adore this book and I was so delighted to see that it will be receiving the special edition treatment. Hopefully this reprint will draw more readers' attention to this overlooked romantasy gem.

When Halla inherits her uncle's estate, her relatives try to trap her in a marriage to claim her new assets as their own. Fortunately, Halla discovers that part of her inheritance includes a sword -- and that sword has a warrior magically bound to it. What follows is a nice, low stakes fantasy adventure about estate settlement. Plus some slow burn romance between middle-aged main characters. Swoon.

Because it's Kingfisher, there's lots of humorous dialogue and lovable characters. If you need a cozy fantasy that doesn't follow the mold of some of the more popular romantasy titles, I highly recommend you check out this one!

Halla may be a bit of a nobody, but she just wants to live her life! A widow and now the unexpected inheritor of her great-uncle's estate, his greedy family wants to force her into marriage so they can get the estate. Halla, locked in her room, draws a sword on which to throw herself on...only to release Sarkis, an immortal warrior sworn to protect the wielder -- who happens to be Halla. Things go questingly and charmingly sideways as only Kingfisher can.