Is Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) spicy?

Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) has mild spice (2/5)—there are some intimate scenes but they're not the focus.

Does Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) have a happy ending?

Yes, Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) has a Happily Ever After (HEA) ending.

What tropes are in Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2)?

Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) features several romance tropes including forced proximity, hidden identity, survival romance, adventure romance, road trip romance.

What are the content warnings for Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2)?

Content warnings for Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) include: graphic violence, death, grief, trauma, kidnapping, captivity, violence, gore.

Is Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) a standalone or part of a series?

Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) is book 2 in the The Saint of Steel series.

Is Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) dual POV?

Yes, Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) is dual POV—you get both perspectives throughout the story.

What is the setting of Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2)?

Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) is set in forest / wilderness, temple / church / monastery, road trip—high fantasy.

How long is Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2)?

Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) is 445 pages, which takes roughly 15 hours to read at an average pace.

What is the mood of Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2)?

Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) has a adventurous, emotional, dark, hopeful, mysterious feel to it.

Is Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) on Kindle Unlimited?

No, Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) is not currently available on Kindle Unlimited.

What order should I read the The Saint of Steel series?

Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2) (PS(SOS#) is book 2 in the The Saint of Steel series.

Paladin's Strength (The Saint of Steel, #2)

by T. Kingfisher

🌶️🌶️mild·The Saint of Steel #2

4.0 on MoodReads (1 rating)4.2 on Goodreads (29,039)

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Synopsis

He’s a paladin of a dead god, tracking a supernatural killer across a continent. She’s a nun from a secretive order, on the trail of the raiders who burned her convent and kidnapped her sisters. When their paths cross at the point of a sword, Istvhan and Clara will be pitched headlong into each other’s quests, facing off against enemies both living and dead. But Clara has a secret that could jeopardize the growing trust between them, a secret that will lead them to the gladiatorial pits of a corrupt city, and beyond...

At a Glance

Book 2 of Saint of Steel but stands alone beautifully. Istvhan is a berserker paladin of a dead god; Clara is a nun who is secretly a werebear. Kingfisher writes consent as genuinely sexy and celebrates Clara's large, strong body rather than treating it as something to overcome. The romance is slow burn with fade-to-black intimacy—the tension is in the longing, not the spice. Balances genuine horror (zombie golems, human trafficking) with warmth and Kingfisher's trademark dry humor. If you loved Paladin's Grace, this is even better.

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Book Details

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Goodreads Rating

4.17 ★ (29k)

Page Count

445 pages

Published

2021

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Cliffhanger

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Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Single Narrator (unspecified)

Narrator

Joel Richards

Narrator Count

Single

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Mood & Vibe

Mood

adventurousemotionaldarkhopefulmysterioushumorousatmosphericromantic

Writing Style

conversationalwittyatmosphericwarmhumoroussharp

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

moderate

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

page turner

Characters

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FMC Archetype

MMC Archetype

Relationship Dynamics

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Spice Level 2

Spice Style

Getting Steamy

Bringing the Heat

None

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World Type

high fantasy

Primary Setting

forest / wildernesstemple / church / monasteryroad trip

Fantasy Creatures

shiftersgods/deitiesdemonsgolems / animated constructs

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When & Where to Read

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2021

4.17 ★ (29k)

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