Paladin's Strength, Saint of Steel, book 2, follows Paladin Istvhan as he travels in pursuit of the Smooth Men. Along the way he meets Clara, a woman who nearly matches up to not only his stature, but his sense of duty and found family. They decide to temporarily team up for the journey and over time, fond feelings begin to grow. But there are secrets between them that once uncovered, might drive a wedge between them for good.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't get the same sense of endearment for the characters in this novel as opposed to the first, I think because so much emphasis was placed on their size and strength and ability to power through. But that being said, the characters were well developed, intricate persons in tight situations with a deadline and real consequences, which is really most of what I want in a story. A solid entry to the series and the world of the White Rat, and I look forward to continuing.
Paladin's Strength, Saint of Steel, book 2, follows Paladin Istvhan as he travels in pursuit of the Smooth Men. Along the way he meets Clara, a woman who nearly matches up to not only his stature, but his sense of duty and found family. They decide to temporarily team up for the journey and over time, fond feelings begin to grow. But there are secrets between them that once uncovered, might drive a wedge between them for good.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't get the same sense of endearment for the characters in this novel as opposed to the first, I think because so much emphasis was placed on their size and strength and ability to power through. But that being said, the characters were well developed, intricate persons in tight situations with a deadline and real consequences, which is really most of what I want in a story. A solid entry to the series and the world of the White Rat, and I look forward to continuing.