I have to reccomend my absolute favorite book of all time: The Deed of Paksenarrion, by Elizabeth Moon.

(It is actually three books of a series that were published in one volume.)

It follows the life of Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter. From her near wedding to a man she does not love to her adventures and loses as a member of a mercenary company and training to be a Paladin to her struggles to find what honor and faith mean to her.

It is a world of high fantasy that is not to be missed. You will laugh, cry and cheer as you genuinely come to love and respect Paks and all of her friends, be they dwarf, elf or human.

5/5- My highest reccomendation.