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paigeeloise's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death
Minor: Violence
lv_ct's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Such a comfortable book! I decided to listen to the audiobook before I bought the hardcover, and it truly is a treat. The author, Travis Baldree, entrances listeners with a variety of voices for each of the characters and intricate world-building details. This book is definitely YA, but I can see anyone enjoying this (there are a few curse words and a little violence if you are looking to gift this book to younger ages).
I will be doing a review of the actual writing once I read (or re-read) the hardcover version.
I will be doing a review of the actual writing once I read (or re-read) the hardcover version.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence and Stalking
Minor: Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
cluckieduck's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
Cozy? Sure. It was cute and filled with whimsy. I love a found family and this definitely had some endearing characters.
But…Oh. My. God. I. Was. So. Bored!!! This was more about opening and running a business day in, day out than high fantasy fun. Maybe if it had been shorter I’d have enjoyed it more.
I will say though, I haven’t read food descriptors like this since Redwall, so…it has that going for it.
But…Oh. My. God. I. Was. So. Bored!!! This was more about opening and running a business day in, day out than high fantasy fun. Maybe if it had been shorter I’d have enjoyed it more.
I will say though, I haven’t read food descriptors like this since Redwall, so…it has that going for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
janecassar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
mari_safari_2's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
kaylalabr's review
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
storyheart's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence and Alcohol
paulralph's review
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
I was surprised how much a cared about the fate of an imaginary coffee shop.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
reading_rainbows's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
2.75
A very light read.
I did not get any "romantic froth" from this book, I got coworkers with no romantic tension who kiss and I can't understand why.
I don't get depth from any of the characters. I got the inkling of a building community theme but it didn't feel fully formed.
I enjoy "slice of life" stories, but this slice was a surface skim off the top instead of a full slice with layers.
I read this on audiobook, I think it would have taken me much longer to get through it if I had to physically look at each page. I was mildly entertained so 2.75 stars.
I had previously read the prequel bookshops and bonedust, which I enjoyed more though not enough to understand the hype.
I would label these books as middle grade fantasy instead of romantasy, as there is no romance. Characters kiss in kids media and it's not considered romance. The Lion King is more of a romance than this series, at least Simba and Nala have some romantic tension.
I did not get any "romantic froth" from this book, I got coworkers with no romantic tension who kiss and I can't understand why.
I don't get depth from any of the characters. I got the inkling of a building community theme but it didn't feel fully formed.
I enjoy "slice of life" stories, but this slice was a surface skim off the top instead of a full slice with layers.
I read this on audiobook, I think it would have taken me much longer to get through it if I had to physically look at each page. I was mildly entertained so 2.75 stars.
I had previously read the prequel bookshops and bonedust, which I enjoyed more though not enough to understand the hype.
I would label these books as middle grade fantasy instead of romantasy, as there is no romance. Characters kiss in kids media and it's not considered romance. The Lion King is more of a romance than this series, at least Simba and Nala have some romantic tension.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
conglomerationofchaos's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Injury/Injury detail