Not along ago I read the four published books in the Saint of Steel series over the space of a week, all because of Alasdair Stuart’s essay (so, be warned). In this essay, Stuart explores the portrayal of grief: how different people respond, the fact that different responses are valid, and the fact that how we grieve changes over time. The Paladins of Kingfisher’s series embody this beautifully - Kingfisher does characters exceptionally well - while also not making this their defining characteristic, as Stuart discusses. He also brings a personal connection to his reading of the series, and to the essay, which adds a particular note that certainly resonated for me.