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The Wandering Inn

Pirateaba

4.07 AVERAGE

mollified_moments's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny fast-paced

I honestly can’t believe I waited this long to read The Wandering Inn. I’ve known about it for a while but kept putting it off, and now that I’ve finally read it, I’m kicking myself because I absolutely loved it.

The story begins with Erin, a character who’s unexpectedly transported to a fantasy world and opens an inn. At first, it feels like a cozy, low-stakes kind of story, but it quickly expands into something much bigger. The stakes rise, the world-building deepens, and multiple plotlines unfold that kept me hooked all the way through.

One of my favorite aspects was the leveling-up system. Characters gain new skills as they complete tasks, which gives the story a video game-like feel. While it might sound silly at first, it adds an exciting and fun dynamic to the plot. Watching Erin and the other characters learn about this new system as they go was a blast, and it was great seeing them grow and level up in the process.

Another thing I really loved was how Erin manages to unite all these different characters at her inn, despite their vastly different backgrounds. She doesn’t care about who’s supposed to get along with whom—she just wants everyone to coexist peacefully. Whether it’s goblins, humans, or other races, Erin’s kindness and desire for harmony shine through. The friendships she builds are one of the heartwarming elements of the story.

I also wasn’t expecting to enjoy the chess aspect as much as I did. While I’m not a huge chess fan, Erin’s love for the game added an interesting layer to the story. Her enthusiasm for it drew me in, and I ended up learning a bit about the game along with her.

As for the characters, Erin is easy to root for, and I really enjoyed following her journey. However, there’s one character—Ryoka—whose chapters I struggled to connect with. She’s often guarded, lost in her own thoughts, and at times comes off as aloof and self-absorbed. While I didn’t dislike her chapters, I definitely enjoyed them less than the rest of the book. That said, by the end, I’m curious to see where her story goes, though I’m still unsure about her.

The world-building in this book is fantastic. The settings, creatures, and different races feel so real, and the level of detail made me feel like I was right there alongside the characters. The world feels vast, and I’m excited to explore more in the upcoming books.

All in all, The Wandering Inn is an incredible start to a series that I’m eager to continue!