A lot of the reviews of this are along the lines of Chalion, but not. That's exactly what this book is. It is closer to [b:Paladin of Souls|61904|Paladin of Souls (Chalion, #2)|Lois McMaster Bujold|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1388350884s/61904.jpg|819610] than [b:The Curse of Chalion|61886|The Curse of Chalion (Chalion, #1)|Lois McMaster Bujold|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1322571773s/61886.jpg|1129349] in feel, focusing more on theology than politics, and the meshing of old tribal theology with the Quintarian gods. Of course there's also a bit of romance chucked in for good measure and a happily ever after (mostly). Of the three it is my least favourite, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a good read in it's own right - especially if you enjoyed the previous Chalion books.