Swordheart is a romantasy novel written by T. Kingfisher, and published by Orbit Books; I wasn't really sure what to expect from T. Kingfisher in this genre as I come from reading her Sworm Soldier series, but I found a light-hearted and fun story, full of moments that makes you laugh and an interesting world that the author uses as a panel where the stories happen, adding a layer to explore while we follow the tribulations of Halla and Sarkis.

Halla has unexpectedly inherited her great-uncle's state; her sudden fortune attracts his relatives. Trapped in what is her house by relatives who pretend to force her to marry, Halla takes a sword with the idea of ending her life; however, as she draws the sword, Sarkis appears, a swordman that was trapped in the steel. As Halla is his new wielder, Sarkis finds himself compelled to defend her; together, they will start a journey in order to secure Halla's inheritance, while their hearts might also find a spark of something between them.

Kingfisher develops a duo of main characters that you can get behind, even if the differences between them can be the source of many misunderstandings: Halla, a housekeeper that hasn't seen much of the world, but still resourceful, trying to secure her inheritance with the unexpected companion; and Sarkis, a man from a literal other time that is slowly getting into the contradictions that are part of this world, with a tight sense of honour, trying to keep the wielder, Halla in this case, safe, even if that means getting injured in the process. The way the trust between them slowly evolves feels really natural; and the struggles because they don't want to confess what they feel to each other are simply delightful.
It is true that the rest of the cast might not shine as much as our duo, but still have some memorable moments, such as the White Rat Priest trying to negotiate with the bandits as they have an agreement, or how much I would like to strangle Halla's in-laws.

The world of Swordheart is a bit reminiscent of classic D&D, twisting many of the concepts in ways that only lead to more mischievous and fun moments; during the whole adventure, you find yourself with a constant smile while wondering how our duo will manage to stay together and if they will finally stop being silly and accept how good a pair they make.
Excellent pacing is the cherry on top of the novel, keeping the reader engaged during the entire length.

Swordheart is a light-hearted and fun romantasy adventure novel, perfect if you like a bit of romance while having a great time reading fantasy; it's my first time reading T. Kingfisher's fantasy, but it won't be the last.