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Daggerbound

by T. Kingfisher

🌶️fade to black·spoiler·Swordheart #2

Why Read This?

A delightful escape into a comforting world where romance and magic blend seamlessly for a heartwarming read.

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author T. Kingfisher returns to the cozy fantasy world of Swordheart in this deliciously charming sequel. Four hundred years ago, three warriors were trapped inside enchanted swords, cursed to be immortal servants of whoever wielded the blade. One of them is the Dervish, a restless, fiery soul who hates his captivity and hates his wielders even more, but has never found a way to escape the sword’s magic. Then one day, a disillusioned scholar named Learned Edmund is tasked with delivering the sword to a distant city, and, in the greatest of peril, draws the blade. The Dervish finds himself bound to a sweet, brilliant, and above all kind young man. And while he may be able to protect Edmund from bandits, cultists, dragons, and strange inhuman diplomats, he may find it much harder to protect his own heart.

At a Glance

4.50 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️fade to black
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingmedium burn

Top Tropes

forced proximityadventure romancecursed love interest

Mood

cozywhimsicalhumorousheartwarmingadventurous

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.50 ★

Page Count

448 pages

Published

2026

Primary Genre

Cozy Fantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Medium Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Jesse Vilinsky

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

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Spice Details 🌶️

N/A

light fantasy violencecaptivitycurseswar

World & Setting

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Reading Context

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