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That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon: Mead Mishaps 1 by Kimberly Lemming
10 reviews
chelbelle122's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This book feels like I fell asleep while reading a romance novel as my husband played D&D in the next room.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Fatphobia, and Confinement
witcheep's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, and Slavery
Minor: Confinement and Vomit
caitythekitten's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Slavery
booksalacarte's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
That time I got drunk and saved a demon- 2⭐️ 3🌶️
Fantasy
Unwilling-hero FMC
POC
Allies to lovers
Mystical creatures
Secret history
He falls first
I was so excited to get the ARC for this book. One that I had seen rave reviews for all over tiktok. Unfortunately the story didn’t quite live up to the hype. The idea of following a strong, black, anti-hero, who winds up being roped into a quest to save the day is a fun one, I just didn’t know if I was supposed to read it as a satire or not. The medieval vibes with modern duologue and slang didn’t fit as nicely as I had hoped. I cringed at the literal Hamilton lyrics quote.
I found so much of the sincere moments were cut by random jokes or the FMC almost breaking the 4th wall with breaking down Fantasy or romance novels and comparing her quest to them. I wanted to take it as tongue in cheek, but it happened so often that it wasn’t silly. It was annoying.
I really loved the realistic moments, like a mom calling her kids by the wrong names, the changing of minds about captivity and slavery… But the pacing inconsistencies took away from the potency of the statements. While I liked the sentiments of having the heavy topics present, they seemed so out of place in this rom-com fantasy
The world building was barely there and what was there was so slap-dash that much of it was sidelined bad dialogue and rushed plot.
The open door spice scenes were meh. I just didn’t enjoy the two main characters because they were inconsistent. Things were cheesy and surface level.
I wanted to like this. But I just didn’t.
Thank you NetGalley and Orbit Books for an Advanced eRrader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Fantasy
Unwilling-hero FMC
POC
Allies to lovers
Mystical creatures
Secret history
He falls first
I was so excited to get the ARC for this book. One that I had seen rave reviews for all over tiktok. Unfortunately the story didn’t quite live up to the hype. The idea of following a strong, black, anti-hero, who winds up being roped into a quest to save the day is a fun one, I just didn’t know if I was supposed to read it as a satire or not. The medieval vibes with modern duologue and slang didn’t fit as nicely as I had hoped. I cringed at the literal Hamilton lyrics quote.
I found so much of the sincere moments were cut by random jokes or the FMC almost breaking the 4th wall with breaking down Fantasy or romance novels and comparing her quest to them. I wanted to take it as tongue in cheek, but it happened so often that it wasn’t silly. It was annoying.
I really loved the realistic moments, like a mom calling her kids by the wrong names, the changing of minds about captivity and slavery… But the pacing inconsistencies took away from the potency of the statements. While I liked the sentiments of having the heavy topics present, they seemed so out of place in this rom-com fantasy
The world building was barely there and what was there was so slap-dash that much of it was sidelined bad dialogue and rushed plot.
The open door spice scenes were meh. I just didn’t enjoy the two main characters because they were inconsistent. Things were cheesy and surface level.
I wanted to like this. But I just didn’t.
Thank you NetGalley and Orbit Books for an Advanced eRrader Copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Racism, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Slavery, Death, Grief, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Confinement, and Gore
likeagilmoregirl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
4.5
I can’t even begin to describe how much fun this book was to read!
A sassy main character? Check.
Powerful and scary, yet lovable and silly demons? Check.
Hilariously unserious narration? Check.
Epic adventure? Check.
Incredibly spicy scenes that you may or may not be embarrassed to admit you read? Check.
In a world where humans live in fear of demons, one girl discovers the key to unleashing them from the chains of a false god and restoring harmony. Reluctantly, she embarks on an epic quest, with a very grumpy demon at her side, to destroy the false god, finding new friends and a spicy romance along the way.
This adorable, fast-paced, enemies to lovers, cozy romantasy story delivers exactly what it promises. It is adventurous, sometimes heartwarming, and always entertaining without ever taking itself too seriously. The characters are funny and lovable and the world building is simplistic but well thought out.
I enjoyed this book a lot and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. Overall, I give this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
*Infinite thanks to Netgalley, Orbit Books, and Kimberly Lemming for providing me with the e-book version of this book for review.*
A sassy main character? Check.
Powerful and scary, yet lovable and silly demons? Check.
Hilariously unserious narration? Check.
Epic adventure? Check.
Incredibly spicy scenes that you may or may not be embarrassed to admit you read? Check.
In a world where humans live in fear of demons, one girl discovers the key to unleashing them from the chains of a false god and restoring harmony. Reluctantly, she embarks on an epic quest, with a very grumpy demon at her side, to destroy the false god, finding new friends and a spicy romance along the way.
This adorable, fast-paced, enemies to lovers, cozy romantasy story delivers exactly what it promises. It is adventurous, sometimes heartwarming, and always entertaining without ever taking itself too seriously. The characters are funny and lovable and the world building is simplistic but well thought out.
I enjoyed this book a lot and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. Overall, I give this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
*Infinite thanks to Netgalley, Orbit Books, and Kimberly Lemming for providing me with the e-book version of this book for review.*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, and Death
Minor: Confinement, Grief, and Rape
analenegrace's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
read this for a book club and honestly thought it was pretty funny and silly until i got to the end of the book and Fallon essentially non consensually putting her to sleep and trapping her on the island for three months was a non-negotiable for me.
I like that it was clearly set in Fantasy South Louisiana, as someone from South LA.
The Worldbuilding was fun for the most part.
I like that it was clearly set in Fantasy South Louisiana, as someone from South LA.
The Worldbuilding was fun for the most part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Classism, Death, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Slavery, Violence, and War
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, Physical abuse, and Death
Moderate: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape
alishamegan's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Just what i needed in a reading slump when I was dnfing everything. Read it in 2 days. The things that wins is the humour! It was so FUNNY. I loved that the language is also super contemporary while the setting is medievalish. Makes it a breeze to follow and get through and incorporates gen z + millenial humour. I think I'll get the second in the series too (they are standalone but feature the same world). Loved the characterisation of the female MC!! Believable, 3D, funny, a grown ass adult woman (thank the goddess), thicc, curvy and brown skinned with pink dyed hair! loved the food descriptions and the cheese bit made me hungry for cheese (so then I read that part while eating some cheese and crackers - i recommend).
What i did not like as much was the No means Yes approach the male MC had to seggs. it isn't terrible but he's not winning any consent awards I can tell you that for free. I hate that, but it wasn't so bad in this book, it was more hit and miss. Male MC was classically morally questionable aggressive dude. Would have liked the violence toned down a tad. Also the whole overprotective thing that turns into possible confinement? Miss me with that shit. But thankfully that was not drawn out and was not actually so bad or against anyone's wishes (too much).
What i did not like as much was the No means Yes approach the male MC had to seggs. it isn't terrible but he's not winning any consent awards I can tell you that for free. I hate that, but it wasn't so bad in this book, it was more hit and miss. Male MC was classically morally questionable aggressive dude. Would have liked the violence toned down a tad. Also the whole overprotective thing that turns into possible confinement? Miss me with that shit. But thankfully that was not drawn out and was not actually so bad or against anyone's wishes (too much).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Slavery, Torture, Sexual harassment, and Murder
Minor: Rape, Toxic relationship, and Confinement
Includes a sprinkling of BDSM vibes (but not hard-core or anything) so if you're totally a no to a lil spanky spanky, dirty talk and soft tying up be cautious or skip the scenes (or book entirely).theirgracegrace's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A hilarious subversion of the classic villain and damsel dynamic. Cinnamon is just a simple spice farmer when she happens across a demon in the woods after a heavy night of drinking, but the adventure that she embarks on isn't exactly what she's heard in the stories (or any of us, for that matter!) The book rockets through to the climactic ending, and a happily ever after of an unexpected kind. A delightful read and definitely an author to watch!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Racism, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Violence, War, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Genocide, Slavery, Sexual content, and Torture
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, and Vomit
Minor: Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Addiction
From the inside of the book: "This book contains light BDSM, dub con, violence, mentions of sexual violence (no rape or sexual assault occur. It is mentioned in conversation.), and sexually explicit that could trigger certain audiences."peachani's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Death, Fatphobia, and Slavery
Minor: Confinement, Death of parent, and Drug use
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