Such an amazing entry into the fantasy space that is saturated with teenage heroes and heroines (although my 29 year old heart hurts at 36 being referred to as middle aged!). Our heroine, Hala, is capable, strong, and yet soft and innocent and is an amazing character to read. Suitable for anyone 18+ and of special interest to those of us that are at an age where we are beginning to see fewer heroines with which we can identify..

"Swordheart" was a gentle romance taking place in a somewhat-generic fantasy world. Our lead is unusual - Halla, a widow, is in her mid-30s and recently came into money. In an act of desperation, Halla accidentally triggers a magical sword that spits out a man to save her from the gross machinations of her family. This is a fantasy version of "The Bodyguard" in a lot of ways, with two older leads and a cozy vibe. I didn't mesh with Halla's naive outlook, and some of the humor didn't land, but I overall enjoyed my time with this book.

This copy was kindly to me by Netgalley and the publisher for review. All opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! One of my favorite booktubers, this is a favorite of hers so I was beyond excited to see that it was being republished with this stunning new cover. If you are a fan of "cozy fantasy" vibes, here's another one to add to your tbr! Swordheart is a fun, low-stakes fantasy with adventure and a great found family of characters.

I really enjoyed this as a fantasy romance novel, it had a great world going on and enjoyed the overall element to this world. The characters were everything that I was looking for and enjoyed getting to go on this journey with them. T. Kingfisher always does a fantastic job in writing this and was glad I got to read this. It had that writing style and world-building that I've come to expect from T. Kingfisher.

4 stars

Another fantastic book by Kingfisher. Though it had more romance than I prefer, the world building and the adventure was phenomenal. Another wonderful book to escape into.

What a fun, inventive read!! Fantasy is such a growing genre, and with that, comes a lot of repetition. This one, I'm happy to say, was quite original.

Thank you to the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book.

4.25/5.0

A thoroughly enjoyable romp for any reader looking for a nice low-stakes fantasy adventure with mature protagonists.

One of my favourite Kingfisher books purely based on the specific level of fantasy that is written in this genre. I enjoy the written prose and fantastic characters. Though it is my favourite book of hers, I feel is it slightly underrated compared to the rest of her catalogue, therefore I recommend it to readers of Kingfisher for the first time and if you want a brilliantly crafted fantasy story.

I am a huge T. Kingfisher fan and I was excited to see that Swordheart was getting re-released. Swordheart is prime romantic fantasy, I think it's the perfect balance between world building and fantasy elements and romance. The story follows the widow fmc on her journey to becoming independent from her less than ideal family. Kingfisher's writing is top tier. Her ability to combine succinct story telling with witty humor and great character work is unmatched. Also, if you like Swordheart her Paladin series is set in the same world and are also some of my favorite books.

This story is full of lovable characters, witty banter, delightfully awkward moments, and a storyline that had me rooting for the FMC from start to finish. I couldn't put this book down and I read it over a weekend!

Halla's greedy family wants to lay claim to her inheritance, a vast estate and fortune left to her by a great-uncle. They decide that in order to take what is hers, they will force her into a marriage that will allow them to gain complete control over her land, money, and life. Halla feels so abandoned, alone, and hopeless that she feels there is only one way out of her predicament. That is, until she draws a familial sword and is suddenly face-to-face with Sarkis, a warrior bound to serve and protect whoever wields the weapon.

From there the adventure begins with plenty of amusing dialogue that will keep the reader entertained and thinking about this story well after its finished. Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for an ARC of this book!

The World of the White Rat books are my comfort re-reads. Pandemics, cramps, a cozy fantasy romance escape....Swordheart fits the bill. You don't need to read any of the books that came before this. I'm Very Happy this is getting published with pretty edges and pictures. If you enjoy cozy fantasy and/or romantasy, be sure to pick this one up.
Thank you to Bramble and NetGalley for the ARC!

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.