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Swordheart #2
Daggerbound
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Expected 25 Aug 26New 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.
448 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication August 25, 2026
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T. Kingfisher
57 books26.3k followersT. Kingfisher is the vaguely absurd pen-name of Ursula Vernon. In another life, she writes children's books and weird comics, and has won the Hugo, Sequoyah, and Ursa Major awards, as well as a half-dozen Junior Library Guild selections.
This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups.
When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.
This is the name she uses when writing things for grown-ups.
When she is not writing, she is probably out in the garden, trying to make eye contact with butterflies.
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April 25, 2025Miss ma’am I need this IMMEDIATELY. Also on the off chance Kingfisher reads this, you are the sole reason as to why I read romance. Never did until I read Swordheart. Also I love rats, so I fuck with the white rat shit.
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April 22, 2025New reason to live: Two T. Kingfisher releases in 2026
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May 4, 2025Angharad? is that you?
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January 7, 2026
Book Riot’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026:
Swordheart’s long-awaited sequel follows Sarkis’ queer brother in arms, Dervish, whose soul has been trapped in a blade for hundreds of years. When scholar Learned Edmund finds himself in danger on route to deliver the sword, he draws the blade, discovering the captivating warrior inside. Now Dervish is bound to protect Learned —and without falling in love with him. T. Kingfisher is a cozy romantasy expert with the ability to twist the sword and sorcery subgenre to center older, world-worn protagonists who are getting a chance to be heroes. I could not be more excited. —R. Nassor
Swordheart’s long-awaited sequel follows Sarkis’ queer brother in arms, Dervish, whose soul has been trapped in a blade for hundreds of years. When scholar Learned Edmund finds himself in danger on route to deliver the sword, he draws the blade, discovering the captivating warrior inside. Now Dervish is bound to protect Learned —and without falling in love with him. T. Kingfisher is a cozy romantasy expert with the ability to twist the sword and sorcery subgenre to center older, world-worn protagonists who are getting a chance to be heroes. I could not be more excited. —R. Nassor
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February 4, 2026literally did not know kingfisher was writing a sequel… lowkey she’s like the sanderson of quirky, satirical epic fantasy! she just keeps pumping out amazing reads😭
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October 22, 2025Oh my bloody shrimping hell of the stinking fish, a Swordheart sequel!!!!!!!!!!!!!
· Book 1: Swordheart ★★★★★
· Book 1: Swordheart ★★★★★
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October 1, 2025SWORDHEART SPIN-OFF AND IT'S M/M ROMANCE??? GIVE IT TO ME NOW!
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February 7, 2026Omg I need it!!!!
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August 22, 2025LEARNED EDMUND???????? DERVISH?????? I'M SAT AND GLUED TO MY CHAIR FOR A YEAR
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September 15, 2025Learned Edmund??? What are you doing here???
October 19, 2025
Would throw myself in front of a moving horse for Large Building Francis
January 7, 2026
Absolutely delightful. Tender, fun, and several truly laugh out loud lines - perf book to begin 2026!!
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September 9, 2025OH MY GOD I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE. Swordheart kinda ended with some hints of possible books in the future. But it was published so long ago that my dreams of a sequel kinda went to the back of my mind. I saw this and I screamed. YES and with LEARNED EDMUND TOO????? YESSSSSSSS.
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September 22, 2025pre-read:
SWORDHEART BOOK 2?!?! WHAT WHAT WHAT. I can’t wait to pre-order this straight away 😫 (thank you bestie Engy for bringing this to my attention)
SWORDHEART BOOK 2?!?! WHAT WHAT WHAT. I can’t wait to pre-order this straight away 😫 (thank you bestie Engy for bringing this to my attention)
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Hello, this was absolutely DELIGHTFUL. Now if you'll excuse me, I am going to deep dive into the rest of the World of the White Rat to start 2026. As soon as my audiobook holds come through.
Note to copy editor: before the final print comes out, please double check the size of Large Francis Building, which is listed as 7 feet in some places and 12 in others.
Hello, this was absolutely DELIGHTFUL. Now if you'll excuse me, I am going to deep dive into the rest of the World of the White Rat to start 2026. As soon as my audiobook holds come through.
Note to copy editor: before the final print comes out, please double check the size of Large Francis Building, which is listed as 7 feet in some places and 12 in others.
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February 13, 2026cover is STUNNING. kingfisher if you let me down again istg
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
4.5 stars. Lovely! More meandering and philosophical than expected, but overall I found it to be very satisfying, particularly the romance and the delightful side characters (as I've come to expect from T Kngfisher!)
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Okay. Let’s be honest.
When T. Kingfisher announces a return to the world of Swordheart, I don’t even read the synopsis properly. I just clear my schedule and prepare to fall in love.
And yes — it happened again.
This story follows Learned Edmund, who might be one of my favorite types of Kingfisher heroes: exhausted, intelligent, slightly awkward, and deeply, painfully decent. He’s transporting a sacred relic (from one suffocating temple to another — thrilling life, truly), when bandits attack and he does the one thing you’re absolutely not supposed to do.
He grabs the sword.
Instead of pulling out an old blade, he accidentally summons an immortal warrior who has been trapped inside enchanted steel for centuries.
The Dervish.
Angry. Lethal. Traumatized. Extremely done with humanity.
And understandably so.
What I loved immediately is that this isn’t some flashy, dramatic alpha-warrior-meets-helpless-scholar situation. Edmund is soft, yes — but not weak. He’s thoughtful. Curious. Ethical to a fault. The kind of man who worries about proper procedure while chaos is exploding around him. And the Dervish, who fully intends to resent his new wielder, finds himself deeply inconvenienced by the fact that Edmund is… kind.
Their dynamic is everything.
The slow burn here is slow in the best way. It’s awkward glances, reluctant conversations, small acts of protection, moments of vulnerability that sneak up on you. No forced destiny. No biological bond nonsense. Just two men gradually realizing they see each other. And choosing each other.
That choice matters.
The Dervish carries centuries of rage and damage. Edmund carries disappointment, disillusionment, and a quiet sadness about the direction of his life. Watching them navigate danger — bandits, strange political tension, creatures that absolutely should not exist — while also navigating their own emotional walls felt so organic.
And the humor. My God.
Kingfisher has this unmatched ability to slide something dry and absurd into the middle of tension and make you laugh out loud — then two pages later, you’re unexpectedly emotional. It’s not cozy exactly, but it has warmth. Even when things get messy, there’s heart beating underneath it.
Also — I love that her romances feel adult. These are grown people with complicated pasts and fully developed frontal lobes. They communicate. They hesitate for real reasons. They don’t implode over manufactured misunderstandings. The love story builds because it makes sense, not because the plot demands it.
By the end, I felt that very specific happiness I only get from her books — like I’ve been on an adventure, laughed more than I expected, and somehow had my heart handled gently at the same time.
This is romantasy the way I want it written: smart, character-driven, emotionally grounded, and just a little bit weird.
A very huge thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group | Bramble for sharing this addictive fantasy novel from my favorite auto-approved author, T. Kingfisher, with me in exchange for my honest feedback. I’ll happily return to this world anytime she lets us.
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When T. Kingfisher announces a return to the world of Swordheart, I don’t even read the synopsis properly. I just clear my schedule and prepare to fall in love.
And yes — it happened again.
This story follows Learned Edmund, who might be one of my favorite types of Kingfisher heroes: exhausted, intelligent, slightly awkward, and deeply, painfully decent. He’s transporting a sacred relic (from one suffocating temple to another — thrilling life, truly), when bandits attack and he does the one thing you’re absolutely not supposed to do.
He grabs the sword.
Instead of pulling out an old blade, he accidentally summons an immortal warrior who has been trapped inside enchanted steel for centuries.
The Dervish.
Angry. Lethal. Traumatized. Extremely done with humanity.
And understandably so.
What I loved immediately is that this isn’t some flashy, dramatic alpha-warrior-meets-helpless-scholar situation. Edmund is soft, yes — but not weak. He’s thoughtful. Curious. Ethical to a fault. The kind of man who worries about proper procedure while chaos is exploding around him. And the Dervish, who fully intends to resent his new wielder, finds himself deeply inconvenienced by the fact that Edmund is… kind.
Their dynamic is everything.
The slow burn here is slow in the best way. It’s awkward glances, reluctant conversations, small acts of protection, moments of vulnerability that sneak up on you. No forced destiny. No biological bond nonsense. Just two men gradually realizing they see each other. And choosing each other.
That choice matters.
The Dervish carries centuries of rage and damage. Edmund carries disappointment, disillusionment, and a quiet sadness about the direction of his life. Watching them navigate danger — bandits, strange political tension, creatures that absolutely should not exist — while also navigating their own emotional walls felt so organic.
And the humor. My God.
Kingfisher has this unmatched ability to slide something dry and absurd into the middle of tension and make you laugh out loud — then two pages later, you’re unexpectedly emotional. It’s not cozy exactly, but it has warmth. Even when things get messy, there’s heart beating underneath it.
Also — I love that her romances feel adult. These are grown people with complicated pasts and fully developed frontal lobes. They communicate. They hesitate for real reasons. They don’t implode over manufactured misunderstandings. The love story builds because it makes sense, not because the plot demands it.
By the end, I felt that very specific happiness I only get from her books — like I’ve been on an adventure, laughed more than I expected, and somehow had my heart handled gently at the same time.
This is romantasy the way I want it written: smart, character-driven, emotionally grounded, and just a little bit weird.
A very huge thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group | Bramble for sharing this addictive fantasy novel from my favorite auto-approved author, T. Kingfisher, with me in exchange for my honest feedback. I’ll happily return to this world anytime she lets us.
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Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Much anticipated, and did not disappoint.
If I'm being honest, T. Kingfisher could write intricate instructions for the use of any technical appliance, and I would read them avidly. It's in the way she tells it, folks.
So, while Daggerbound is a cosy, queer, fantasy romance, and thus not entirely my bag, I willingly suspend all my normal literary snobbery to worship at her altar.
We return to a previous character, the Learned Edmund, who has improved drastically, and his discovery of the second sword-bound victim. Kingfisher gives us a fine and immersive account of their adventures, in her usual charming and amusing fashion (with the odd bit of philosophy thrown in), and YES, there are gnoles (one of the best fictional inventions ever), and even better, the introduction of the wonderful Large Francis Building (a sentient bug).
Life is tough, and the winters long, but T. Kingfisher, her characters, and her beautiful, wacky, charming (yes, I said that twice) style, are at least one reason to keep going.
Thank you so much to Edelweiss for the ARC and, of course, to the author, for another addition to her brilliant world of the White Rat.
If I'm being honest, T. Kingfisher could write intricate instructions for the use of any technical appliance, and I would read them avidly. It's in the way she tells it, folks.
So, while Daggerbound is a cosy, queer, fantasy romance, and thus not entirely my bag, I willingly suspend all my normal literary snobbery to worship at her altar.
We return to a previous character, the Learned Edmund, who has improved drastically, and his discovery of the second sword-bound victim. Kingfisher gives us a fine and immersive account of their adventures, in her usual charming and amusing fashion (with the odd bit of philosophy thrown in), and YES, there are gnoles (one of the best fictional inventions ever), and even better, the introduction of the wonderful Large Francis Building (a sentient bug).
Life is tough, and the winters long, but T. Kingfisher, her characters, and her beautiful, wacky, charming (yes, I said that twice) style, are at least one reason to keep going.
Thank you so much to Edelweiss for the ARC and, of course, to the author, for another addition to her brilliant world of the White Rat.
February 25, 2026
Thanks to Tor via NetGalley for an eARC of this book.
A fun-filled and cozy follow-up to Swordheart. Learned Edmund has become one of T. Kingfisher's most endearing characters, and his chemistry with the Dervish is adorable and hilarious. I loved the emotional journey they both went on in this book to accept each other and, in turn, fall in love with one another. The case of side characters were wonderful - Dog Violet the gnole, Sweetheart the mule, and Large Francis the strange talking huge pillbug, were so wonderfully odd. Each character in this strange little gang brought something fresh to the table.
As with all T. Kingfisher's romances, the love story between the two main characters is built on a foundation of mutual admiration and respect. Edmund and the Dervish, despite their many differences, have a deep love for another. I just with there was more of their romance in the book, and more time spent together. The last third of the book they were mostly apart, with the Dervish getting the new (and old!) cast of characters together to save Edmund.
A fun-filled and cozy follow-up to Swordheart. Learned Edmund has become one of T. Kingfisher's most endearing characters, and his chemistry with the Dervish is adorable and hilarious. I loved the emotional journey they both went on in this book to accept each other and, in turn, fall in love with one another. The case of side characters were wonderful - Dog Violet the gnole, Sweetheart the mule, and Large Francis the strange talking huge pillbug, were so wonderfully odd. Each character in this strange little gang brought something fresh to the table.
As with all T. Kingfisher's romances, the love story between the two main characters is built on a foundation of mutual admiration and respect. Edmund and the Dervish, despite their many differences, have a deep love for another. I just with there was more of their romance in the book, and more time spent together. The last third of the book they were mostly apart, with the Dervish getting the new (and old!) cast of characters together to save Edmund.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Tor Publishing Group and Bramble for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
When I first read it, Swordheart moved into my soul and reignited my love of fantasy. To say I enjoyed it is a vast understatement, and it is difficult for me to express how I felt when I found out there would be a follow-up book.
This is a perfect sequel: solidly set in the World of the White Rat, with familiar characters and history, but with a sweet, exciting story that is entirely its own. It is full of nods to Swordheart and the Clocktaur Wars without requiring you to be familiar with them to enjoy the ride.
It has all the wonderful elements of Kingfisher's fantasy stories: surprising humor, endearing characters, and a delightful world. T Kingfisher always shines brightest at writing characters - everyone is a believable individual, with their own internal lives and motivations - and this book is no exception. She even manages to make the addition of a giant bug not out of place.
When I first read it, Swordheart moved into my soul and reignited my love of fantasy. To say I enjoyed it is a vast understatement, and it is difficult for me to express how I felt when I found out there would be a follow-up book.
This is a perfect sequel: solidly set in the World of the White Rat, with familiar characters and history, but with a sweet, exciting story that is entirely its own. It is full of nods to Swordheart and the Clocktaur Wars without requiring you to be familiar with them to enjoy the ride.
It has all the wonderful elements of Kingfisher's fantasy stories: surprising humor, endearing characters, and a delightful world. T Kingfisher always shines brightest at writing characters - everyone is a believable individual, with their own internal lives and motivations - and this book is no exception. She even manages to make the addition of a giant bug not out of place.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Rounded up from 4.5
Opposites attract in this cozy romantasy featuring (formerly Learned) Edmund, a disillusioned but hopeful lanky scholar, and The Dervish, an excessively pretty and equally jaded mercenary bound to an enchanted sword.
Their chemistry is undeniable, despite the Dervish's initial insistence otherwise, and the cast of characters accompanying their journey are earnest and charming. I am particularly enamored of giant isopod and scholar Large Francis.
Enjoyers of World of the White Rat will be pleased to see multiple characters from previous novels— including the main cast of Swordheart.
If you are looking for a queer cozy romantasy with a dash of adventure and deeply lovable characters, you are in the right place. Chock-full of whimsy, heart, humor, and curiosity, Daggerbound feels like Kingfisher's fantasy romance at its most realized. The world, characters, and humorous yet sincere tone make Daggerbound infinitely readable, and delectable every time.
Opposites attract in this cozy romantasy featuring (formerly Learned) Edmund, a disillusioned but hopeful lanky scholar, and The Dervish, an excessively pretty and equally jaded mercenary bound to an enchanted sword.
Their chemistry is undeniable, despite the Dervish's initial insistence otherwise, and the cast of characters accompanying their journey are earnest and charming. I am particularly enamored of giant isopod and scholar Large Francis.
Enjoyers of World of the White Rat will be pleased to see multiple characters from previous novels— including the main cast of Swordheart.
If you are looking for a queer cozy romantasy with a dash of adventure and deeply lovable characters, you are in the right place. Chock-full of whimsy, heart, humor, and curiosity, Daggerbound feels like Kingfisher's fantasy romance at its most realized. The world, characters, and humorous yet sincere tone make Daggerbound infinitely readable, and delectable every time.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks, Netgalley, for providing me with an Advance Reader copy.
Learned Edmund - tasked with delivering books from one monastery to another, is given an antique sword to deliver to a priest in another city, after which he plans to steal the monastery's mule and never return. En route he is set upon by bandits, and in desperately drawing the sword in a feeble attempt to defend himself (and the books. Mostly the books.) he discovers that the sword, in fact, contains not just steel, but the spirit of a mercenary, bound to it forever.
Shenanigans ensue. Bandits, gnoles, giant bugs, fanatical priests, and a romantic subplot between a beautiful, broken sort-of-knight and the sweet, upstanding scholar he finds himself serving, and my goodness, Ms Kingfisher has a romance type, doesn't she?
If you like adventures, this book is for you. Emotional romance? Ditto. Weird interspecies communication. Oh, yes. Read it!
Learned Edmund - tasked with delivering books from one monastery to another, is given an antique sword to deliver to a priest in another city, after which he plans to steal the monastery's mule and never return. En route he is set upon by bandits, and in desperately drawing the sword in a feeble attempt to defend himself (and the books. Mostly the books.) he discovers that the sword, in fact, contains not just steel, but the spirit of a mercenary, bound to it forever.
Shenanigans ensue. Bandits, gnoles, giant bugs, fanatical priests, and a romantic subplot between a beautiful, broken sort-of-knight and the sweet, upstanding scholar he finds himself serving, and my goodness, Ms Kingfisher has a romance type, doesn't she?
If you like adventures, this book is for you. Emotional romance? Ditto. Weird interspecies communication. Oh, yes. Read it!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Swordheart being one of my favorite books, I knew it was going to be tough to follow up. This second in what will be a three-book series really hits its stride at about 75%. From then on it is absolutely fantastic.
I read the author’s acknowledgments and her timeline writing this one, and I can see the moment she finds that spark again. Daggerbound is absolutely worth the read, but if it feels a little meandering/less compelling with its characters in the beginning, I felt that, too.
I also found it well worth it by the end.
After all, it has a twelve foot tall pillbug ambassador, one of the most endearing main characters, and the return of some of my favorite familiar faces 💕
I adored it, well and truly
(This is my own review. I received an e-ARC copy from edelweiss+)
I read the author’s acknowledgments and her timeline writing this one, and I can see the moment she finds that spark again. Daggerbound is absolutely worth the read, but if it feels a little meandering/less compelling with its characters in the beginning, I felt that, too.
I also found it well worth it by the end.
After all, it has a twelve foot tall pillbug ambassador, one of the most endearing main characters, and the return of some of my favorite familiar faces 💕
I adored it, well and truly
(This is my own review. I received an e-ARC copy from edelweiss+)
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Last year I read Swordheart and was devastated because I knew it was a standalone I thought that was the end of it.
Imagine my delight and surprise when I found out when I heard Daggerbound was in the works! This book was my most highly anticipated reads for 2026 and my god it did not disappoint.
It's got all of the soul of Swordheart without being a carbon copy. Edmund and the Dervish have such fantastic chemistry and even though they shouldn't work they DO. Also, I am giving Francis and Dog Violet a standing ovation, and other old friends we meet along the way.
This was brilliant, my heart is so full and I cannot wait to purchase this gorgeous HC.
Thank you NetGalley and Tor for Daggerbound's ARC in exchange for my honest review.
6/5⭐️
Imagine my delight and surprise when I found out when I heard Daggerbound was in the works! This book was my most highly anticipated reads for 2026 and my god it did not disappoint.
It's got all of the soul of Swordheart without being a carbon copy. Edmund and the Dervish have such fantastic chemistry and even though they shouldn't work they DO. Also, I am giving Francis and Dog Violet a standing ovation, and other old friends we meet along the way.
This was brilliant, my heart is so full and I cannot wait to purchase this gorgeous HC.
Thank you NetGalley and Tor for Daggerbound's ARC in exchange for my honest review.
6/5⭐️
December 3, 2025
(4.5)
i'm so glad i was able to read this as an arc just so i can think about trying to shove it down people's throats this coming august! i loved swordheart and never thought the sequel would come this quickly after it's tradpub release, and i honestly do think that daggerbound is a slightly better story? at least structurally. there's more of the world, more weird t. kingfisher shit (francis you are everything to me), and even though the romance isn't as intense as it was in swordheart, it still pulls on you as much as you want it to. i love reading about men in denial so much it just brings me pure unfiltered feelings of joy :)
i'm so glad i was able to read this as an arc just so i can think about trying to shove it down people's throats this coming august! i loved swordheart and never thought the sequel would come this quickly after it's tradpub release, and i honestly do think that daggerbound is a slightly better story? at least structurally. there's more of the world, more weird t. kingfisher shit (francis you are everything to me), and even though the romance isn't as intense as it was in swordheart, it still pulls on you as much as you want it to. i love reading about men in denial so much it just brings me pure unfiltered feelings of joy :)
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I feel like I've been waiting for this book since Swordheart first came out, and I'm so glad it has appeared. T. Kingfisher's blend of D&D adventure and romance between awkwardly earnest characters is a kind of catnip to me. Love the ways these characters band together. Love the humility learned by Learned Edmund. Always glad to see the Temple of the Rat getting involved, and the gnoles. Can't wait to see how diplomacy advances with our squeezebox loving friend, and I just fundamentally hope that we get to read more adventures from this world in the future. Funny, a bit ridiculous, full of trauma and heart.
Advanced Readers' Copy Provided by Edelweiss.
Advanced Readers' Copy Provided by Edelweiss.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you so much for this ARC!
What a breath of fresh air. This is a story with whimsy, found family, but also with trauma and suspense.
I love how T. Kingfisher will do some real research while writing this books. (I'm being unspecific to avoid spoilers)
This book is book two in the Swordheart series. You meet another one of the spirits trapped in the magical sword. This one is called The Dervish. Learned Edmund is a dedicate (or former dedicate) of the many armed god and is on his last mission. He is to deliver the sword (which he doesn't know is a magical sword), and some books to Archon's Glory.
This is a truly amazing adventure and I have no notes. Not a single bad thing to say.
What a breath of fresh air. This is a story with whimsy, found family, but also with trauma and suspense.
I love how T. Kingfisher will do some real research while writing this books. (I'm being unspecific to avoid spoilers)
This book is book two in the Swordheart series. You meet another one of the spirits trapped in the magical sword. This one is called The Dervish. Learned Edmund is a dedicate (or former dedicate) of the many armed god and is on his last mission. He is to deliver the sword (which he doesn't know is a magical sword), and some books to Archon's Glory.
This is a truly amazing adventure and I have no notes. Not a single bad thing to say.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Thank you Edelweiss for the advanced copy of this book.
Honestly I'd read anything by T. Kingfisher, but I especially love this world and was so happy to be able to enter into it once again.
Getting to read about characters from previous books and get to know them better was a delight. There was just the perfect mix of adventure, action, humor, and romance. I did not want it to end. I suggest everyone read this when it comes out! It's the perfect second book in this series and a great addition to this world of many books.
Honestly I'd read anything by T. Kingfisher, but I especially love this world and was so happy to be able to enter into it once again.
Getting to read about characters from previous books and get to know them better was a delight. There was just the perfect mix of adventure, action, humor, and romance. I did not want it to end. I suggest everyone read this when it comes out! It's the perfect second book in this series and a great addition to this world of many books.
February 23, 2026
Learned Edmund decides to leave his order after one last mission. He’s to deliver some books and an old sword. Little does he know that the sword is magic and entrapped within is the Dervish aka the future love of Learned Edmund’s life. Along with friends they meet along the way- a gnole and a giant pillbug, Edmund and the Dervish look to find a way to free him from the sword… but the cult of the swordmaker has other ideas. Fantastic sequel to Swordheart! Thanks Netgalley for the ARC. My opinions are my own.
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