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That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming
19 reviews
garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The pacing got really weird at the end? Overall a fun read, although I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the earlier books in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Cursing, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Violence, and Confinement
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, and Murder
Minor: Cannibalism, War, and Grief
beepbeep101's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Confinement, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug use, Grief, Slavery, Violence, and Death
levesc17's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The other ones were really fun, but this one is THE BEST!!! The humor was spot on- I cackled laughing. The enchanted sword sort of stole the show, but in the best way possible.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Violence and Trafficking
mousegoddess's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I will reiterate, this is a series that must be read in order. The story won't land if you don't. There were few shaky bits and there was not a whole lot of plot. This a very character driven story and the theme is loneliness. That is the plot. Lonely people connecting... and being not entirely mentally stable, but the why is already established in the world-building. For me, it was a satisfying read even tho by my usual metrics it feels like I should dislike this one a little. This isn't really a spoiler but I am ambivalent about the "resurrection" of Cin's sister. I can see where it can be rationalized based on the first book...but it still feels like a bit of a copout.
ETA:The rationale for the old dragon keeping her the way he did is weak and is niggling at me.
ETA:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Gore
druzyquartz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Confinement, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Death
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Violence, Confinement, and Blood
kathleenmcg's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Can a relationship that starts with a spiked cup of tea, a deep suspicion of motives, and a tiara, be successful?
Of the three books, written by Kimberly Lemming, this third novel in the Mead Mishaps series, That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human, spent the most time on the journey. Set in the same world as her previous two novels, we find our heroine, Cherry, who fails yet another attempt to escape from a dragon. The dragon whom she had the misfortune to meet kidnapped her, installed her in a tower, and proceeded to ignore her for five long years. Did I mention five years?
Enter our hero, Dante, a grumpy dragon, out searching for his fated mate, unexpectedly stumbles upon her. Dante instantly wants to rescue her. Desperately. Enough so that he politely chokes down a terrible cup of tea that Cherry serves him. Unfortunately, in her mind, drugging him would best help convince him to take her home. Whoops. It doesn't quite work out the way she intended.
So the adventure begins with mistrust at the relationship center. Can they build trust with her having been imprisoned by another dragon and his nonconsensual drugging? Cherry is so mistrustful, she basically gives Dante only a cardinal direction to take to her home village. Building trust cannot be hurried. In the mean time, road trip!
These two characters, in That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human, did not have that instant connection that the other two couples built on during their own Mead Mishaps adventures. Speaking of whom, a few of the characters from the previous two novels in the series had incredibly funny cameo roles. Cinnamon, the spice, was prevalent in a book that was a joy to read. Speaking of spice, when Dante and Cherry finally come together, they combust. So much so, that I thought I might have to replace my brand new Kindle.
Of the three books, written by Kimberly Lemming, this third novel in the Mead Mishaps series, That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human, spent the most time on the journey. Set in the same world as her previous two novels, we find our heroine, Cherry, who fails yet another attempt to escape from a dragon. The dragon whom she had the misfortune to meet kidnapped her, installed her in a tower, and proceeded to ignore her for five long years. Did I mention five years?
Enter our hero, Dante, a grumpy dragon, out searching for his fated mate, unexpectedly stumbles upon her. Dante instantly wants to rescue her. Desperately. Enough so that he politely chokes down a terrible cup of tea that Cherry serves him. Unfortunately, in her mind, drugging him would best help convince him to take her home. Whoops. It doesn't quite work out the way she intended.
So the adventure begins with mistrust at the relationship center. Can they build trust with her having been imprisoned by another dragon and his nonconsensual drugging? Cherry is so mistrustful, she basically gives Dante only a cardinal direction to take to her home village. Building trust cannot be hurried. In the mean time, road trip!
These two characters, in That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human, did not have that instant connection that the other two couples built on during their own Mead Mishaps adventures. Speaking of whom, a few of the characters from the previous two novels in the series had incredibly funny cameo roles. Cinnamon, the spice, was prevalent in a book that was a joy to read. Speaking of spice, when Dante and Cherry finally come together, they combust. So much so, that I thought I might have to replace my brand new Kindle.
That That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human was written by a BIPOC author, and diverse characters added the proverbial cherry on top. I look forward to Ms. Lemming's books to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Confinement and Drug use
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh my gosh, are you kidding me? I loved this! I had no idea who this book was going to be about, and when I figured it out, I had to stop reading for a minute and collect myself, because I was so excited. This book was so fun and had all of Kimberly’s classic humor, her wonderful characters, the wonderful boohail, and so much more. We got to see Alexis and meet some new characters which was super fun. We got to wrap some things up from the past left on answered, and we got to see more smutty deliciousness. What a wonderful read, and I am left here in such a good mood :-)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Body horror, Kidnapping, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Confinement, Drug use, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This book was cute like the others in the series, but pacing was an issue. For example, the female romantic lead in this, Cherry, was assumed dead in previous books. There was a plausible reason why she didn't put together that her sudden husband knew her sister for much of the book, but I feel like after she revealed she lived in Boohail it would've been reasonable to go back right away??
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug use, Grief, Murder, Cursing, Alcohol, and Death
Minor: War, Mental illness, and Genocide
indieandajean's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Much like the rest of the Mead Mishaps books, That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human is giving you exactly what it says it will (shifter romance and humor), no more, no less. It's an enjoyable, adventurous, saucy read giving just the right amount of character cameos from the previous books to keep the cozy/ familiar vibes coming (yay for Cherry being alive, yay for more Alexis content).
I will say for those that normally skip authors notes and launch themselves into a book, that early on there is a significant amount of dubious consent (relating to smelly drugged tea and misunderstandings) which is personally not my favorite thing. The content warnings supplied in the book were enough to prepare me to expect it, so it didn't ruin the book for me and that's why I personally love that all of Lemmigs books come with content warnings. The rest of the book does rely on Cherry and Dante's bond being formed in that moment of dub con, but the remainder of the book does include enthusiastic consent, so it is worth the read if you can get past that bit.
Overall the book is a great blend of humor, fantasy, and romance. If you enjoyed the other two books in this series, this will absolutely be your cup of (hopefully not smelly) tea.
I will say for those that normally skip authors notes and launch themselves into a book, that early on there is a significant amount of dubious consent (relating to smelly drugged tea and misunderstandings) which is personally not my favorite thing. The content warnings supplied in the book were enough to prepare me to expect it, so it didn't ruin the book for me and that's why I personally love that all of Lemmigs books come with content warnings. The rest of the book does rely on Cherry and Dante's bond being formed in that moment of dub con, but the remainder of the book does include enthusiastic consent, so it is worth the read if you can get past that bit.
Overall the book is a great blend of humor, fantasy, and romance. If you enjoyed the other two books in this series, this will absolutely be your cup of (hopefully not smelly) tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Trafficking, Confinement, Death, and Violence