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Paladin, by Sally Slater
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The debut novel from the #1 Fantasy writer on Wattpad is finally here! "Imagine Game of Thrones with less blood and more gender confusion and you get a taste of this knightly epic." — The Guardian Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam of Haywood is the most promising Paladin trainee in the kingdom of Thule… and knows it. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Disguised as a boy, Sam leaves home behind to fight demons-—the most dangerous monsters in Thule—-alongside the kingdom’s elite warriors. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her–yet–but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Whether he can be trusted is anyone’s guess, including his. As demons wreak havoc across the land, rebellion stirs in the West, led by a rival faction of warriors. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life–or just her heart?
Paladin, by Sally Slater - Amazon Sales Rank: #14172 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-14
- Released on: 2015-05-14
- Format: Kindle eBook
Paladin, by Sally Slater About the Author Sally Slater is the author of Paladin, a fantasy adventure novel that has garnered over 10.5 million reads on the social networking platform for readers and writers, Wattpad. When she's not writing, Sally works as a public relations professional at a strategic communications and advisory firm in New York City.
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful. An EXPLOSIVE read that took me by surprise and did NOT let up until the very end!!! By Alicia 4.5 STARSPALADIN was a dark and entangled world where demons roam killing anything in their paths, and lies and deception baths the streets of their world, and one girl is willing to fight for what she believes in, even if she has to become someone else in the process…THE PALADIN was such a great book that I thoroughly enjoyed! I was pleasantly surprised of how much I ended up liking this book. Because to be honest, I didn't have very high hopes for it after reading the synopsis. It sounded too common to be anything spectacular, but I was still intrigued enough to give it a try! And let me tell you, I am soooo happy I went out on a limb with this one, because it did NOT disappoint one bit!!I enjoyed the world-building a lot. We weren't just in one setting throughout this novel, we traveled all over their fictional county. All while engaging in epic sword fights, evading vicious enemies, slaughtering evil demons, and fulfilling their High Commanders dubious agenda. I liked that the plot kept moving and we didn't stay in one place for more then a day or so, and with each new atmosphere we had a new thrilling adventure that brought tons of fun!All three of the main characters were awesome. First up we have Sam, the quick tempered headstrong girl pretending to be a boy in order to follow her dreams of becoming a member of the Paladins, fighting to take down the wicked demons wreaking havoc all over their world. Sam has a feisty and determine personality, when she wants something bad enough she won't take no for an answer, and I admired that about her! She's strong mentally and physically, and a badass with a sword, and just as skilled in combat. I REALLY liked Sam from the very beginning, and by the end, I LOVED her!!Next we have Tristin, the desirable and unbeatable Top Paladin that is either hated or praised for his skill and contbution to the Paladins. I liked Tristin a lot too, he was a great addition to their little trio group, and was Sam and Braeden's strong mentor and leader. He was the glue that held them all together. I liked his dominance and sure demeanor he carried. He was definitely attractive and would make any girl squeal in giddiness if he was near. But for me he was just not the one for Sam, and in the end I hated his bitterness he carried for her, and the lack of respect for her feelings. But other then that, Tristin was a GREAT character that I look forward to seeing more of in book two!!Then we have my favorite male pratanitost, Braeden!! He raged a heart full of emotions within me! Braeden was half demon half human, but was always categorized and berated as a lowly demon, regardless of his noble acts. But in truth, even with his half demon blood, Braeden had a heart that would put most humans to shame! But he also had a dark side that would unintentionally crave horrible things, and would even ride the line of evil sometimes. But nevertheless, Braeden was a wonderful character with plenty of development and great personalization. And I LOVED the slow-burn relationship him and Sam developed throughout this book. It was sweet and perfect, and so utterly right in so many ways!THE PLOT:Samantha, Daughter of the Duke of Haywood is not ready to give into her fathers insane plans of marriage and popping out babies to a noble Lord. Instead, she wants her freedom to be who she really is, to wield her sword and fight like any good solider, but most importantly, to have the skill and knowhow to take down the same monsters that took her mother away, demons! And two years after her mothers brutal murder, she's ready to finally take the first step in claiming her life as hers, but first she has to become someone else…Sam has always favored swords over dresses, and thanks to her mother pressuring her father, she was taught at a young age to defend herself. And now that demons killed her mother she wants to join the Paladins, a organization that defends the citizens against demons. But theirs just one problem, you have to be a boy to join, something "Samantha" is not. Until she cuts off her hair, binds her chest, and straps on her sword on top of boys clothes, now she must convince the Paladins that she is not only a boy, but also worthy of joining their cause…Accepted into the Paladins and faced with more then she signed up for, Sam has to do her best to blend in and stay off anyone's radar. But when she's teamed with Tristin, her childhood savor, she realizes just how way in over her head she really is. But then another Paladin trainee is paired with her and Tristin, and she finds it hard keeping her heart from pounding and doing weird flips. But when you’re a girl pretending to be a boy, having uncertain feelings for a sunned half demon makes things a little complicated.But all that could be the least of their worries as a new group is rising the ranks and challenging everything the Paladins stand for, and forcing their honor and motive to be questioned. In order to find answers, Sam, Tristin, and Braeden are tasked with a mission all over the lands, seeking answers and restoring the Paladins name. But as Sam and her little trio start to unravel the deceiving web, they start to question everything they once knew about the Paladins, and their leader that rules them all…But with the demon count rising, and demons who have not been seen in thousands of years showing up and killing anyone they can get their hands on, and running into enemy groups as they travel, and Sam's undeniable attraction to Braeden, their all in for one hell of a ride. But first, Sam has to make them believe she's really a boy!!Overall, PALADIN was such a fun read that surprised me in so many ways. I loved just about everything about this book and am eagerly awaiting and anticipating the much needed sequel releasing in 2016.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful. Dreams of swords and honor! By eyes.2c Great new female hero. Slater's writing reminds me a tad of Sarah J. Maas with a dash of Tamora Pierce.A tried and true theme with a difference. Young woman (of noble birth) wants to be a Paladin, lives for sword fighting, and definitely doesn't want to be married off to decorate someone's holdings and birth the required heirs.Disguising herself as a boy, Sam (Samatha) heads off to paladin headquarters to try her luck.(I've got to say that all that breast binding and then hiding how the the 'call of nature' impacts differently for women would wear me out, let alone holding my own in sword fighting against a hulking successful Paladin. How did she get away with it? Privacy would not be the first thing on the travelling Paladins' minds).She succeeds. An unforeseen circumstance--her co-trainee Braeden is a half demon. Her trainer, her hero from her past, Paladin Tristan Lyons, First of the Sword.Training, fighting demons, following the High Commander's bidding, and the continued battle to disguise her gender do take a toll, as does entering the enclave of a rival organization, The Uriel. It is feared that they seek to oust the Paladins. Sam and her team find more than they'd bargained for. Frighteningly more! The Paladin are in trouble!Well written, Sam's story exercises such a pull that you soon find yourself deep into the action and just snarl at having to face the day's busyness. A feisty young woman who won't settle for any less than she feels driven to do. Translate that drive to today's young women and here's a message for all to follow their dream. They can come true!A NetGalley ARC
38 of 44 people found the following review helpful. Very Good Read By Lis It's actually more like a 3.5 star book, I've read this first on Wattpad, got my copy and finished it in less than eight hours.I can say that Sally Slater's published version is indeed better than the draft on Wattpad. The fighting scenes have improved greatly and now flow seamlessly, the interactions between Sam, Braeden and Tristan are still both hilarious, heartfelt and something I think you'd see in the real world between friends and respected co-workers. I really do think she fleshed Sam out more in this as well, we really get to see just why she wants to be a Paladin so much. She lost her mother to a demon attack and was powerless to help. I have to give points to Ms. Slater, Sam is probably one of the best female characters I've seen in ages. So many these days that are "strong" refuse anything feminine and look down on other women who love wearing pretty clothes and want to get married. I really loved and appreitacted that Sam wanted both to be a warrior and still be a woman. She didn't scorn others who just wanted to be the one who waited at home for their men. I really think that was a nice theme to have in this novel; that there are all kinds of strong women. It's not about kicking ass like the guys, it's about having the choice to if that's what you want. I love that Sam found a way both to be Lady Samantha, and Sam of Haywood-she realized she didn't have to give up either to get what she wanetd out of life.Breaden was a nice romantic lead, a bit angsty but it did make sense Sam's stregnth didn't take away from his and if he ever tried to tell Sam what she wanted she put him in his place quick. To use her own words "I know my own mind". He lived in a world where his heritage would be feared by most people. He grew up being an outcast. The powers given to him because of it was also something I liked, being able to sense the demons, healing so fast was incredible and so vivid in my mind while I was reading! I also liked how it came at a steep price, too much use and their gos his control. I liked about his powers-powerful yes, but it came at a price. I hope we will be seeing more of his backstory in the sequel!Trisitan was another character I liked quiet a bit, honorable, perhaps too much and got into some trouble as a result. His backstory broke my heart and it really explained his loyalty to the High Commander and the Paladins as a whole. I think he changed the most out of the whole gang to be honest. Rather than trust blindly that the Paladins where doing what was right he learned to question and act a little more independantly. I will be looking forward to see what he does in the sequel with the Uriel!I gave this book 3.5 stars because the characters were fun and interesting, it carried some wonderful themes, a compelling villain and this, my favorite line: "If this was a fairytale I'd be my own Gods-dammned knight!" However, I expected more from this novel, I wanted it more fleshed out how Paladin's select those they take on, Sam's relationship with her dad (we only were told of it, we never really got to see it), how Sam escaped from Haywood, more close calls with the two boys finding out she was a girl. (They traveled together for months, there should have been some close calls. Late night bathroom breaks, periods, something to plant the seeds in their minds.)Overall some things fell sort of my expectations, but on the whole I really really enjoyed this book and I will be putting out an order for the next book!
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