6.37k reviews for:

The Teller of Small Fortunes

Julie Leong

3.94 AVERAGE

mseil24's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

pandorasxbox's review against another edition

4.0

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

jelliclecax's review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

danireys's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

aeneia's review against another edition

4.0

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lipah's review against another edition

4.0

slow-paced

laurenca's review against another edition

2.25

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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Somehow too cozy

woolerys's review against another edition

3.0

hopeful lighthearted slow-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: No

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A heartwarming tale of a band of adventurers, this definitely falls within the "cozy fantasy" subgenre even if racism and xenophobia are major themes (they cause conflict, but the overall tension level in the story remains relatively low). The other major themes—happier ones—are of found family, community, and finding yourself. My favorite part was that one of the "adventurers" is just a baker, non-magical, and not even particularly good at baking, but she gets some great lines. I am going to remember the scene where she stands up to the philosophical troll for a long time!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Death of parent, Lesbophobia

Minor: Kidnapping

aristanaut's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 40%

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It was cute but I think it’s a middle grade book? There’s a “reading guide” with discussion questions in the back. A great book for that age range, but I can’t say it was especially moving or transformative for an adult. Very cute, with some interesting takes! And I really really loved the queer and immigrant representation. But my time is up at the library and I dont think I’ll be re-requesting it 

robbin's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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: No

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This is the warm hug of a book I needed this year.