Reviews with content warning for Trafficking - That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon: Mead Mishaps 1

The Mead Mishaps series is a lot of fun, not a lot of deep fun mind you, but fun. That Time I Got Drunk And Saved a Demon is the first in this series, and one I’ve read at least twice now. Cinnamon is enjoying a celebration when she walks home (intoxicated) and ends up, you guessed it, saving a demon.

The story and world in these books is really thought out. Something that you really don’t see a ton in indie published novellas that are romance focused. This is High Fantasy with magic, fun creatures, spells, etc. We focus primarily on the characters and their romance but Kimberly Lemming has put a lot of thought into her world. That’s the biggest draw for me, besides the ridiculous banter these books have.

The writing and banter is very modern, very steeped in the now of our current day language, but it’s light and the story is fast paced so unless you just can’t stand that type of language it’s not off-putting. She also does a great job lightly touching on heavier topics like consent, freedom, and slavery.

This book, for me is a lot of fun with a lot of good memories attached. I am more than willing to reread it and pick up the subsequent books (multiple times). It’s not a super in-depth, deep, heavy fantasy but it’s light and funny and a good one sitting type of read.

P.S. Full transparency, I skimmed the sex scenes, I find those in general to be very cringe so go somewhere else for thoughts on that.

3.5 Cinnamon Sticks out of 5

Original Review:

This was a lot of fun! The writing style is very casual with some very modern references and cadence, so it was a very quick read. The quest style narrative took up a good portion of the book which surprised me for something shelved so much as Romance.
While I wasn't a huge fan of the romance I really enjoyed the quest and journey, and it made me laugh out loud several times.

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

author couldn’t decide between using modern slang or historical dialogue

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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!

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Picked this book up at a BOTM for the Mocks & Cocks book club on Discord and was not disappointed. It was a perfect vacation read; short, fun, adventurous, and steamy as all get out. I very much related to Cinnamon, her love of food, her despair at finding out she's a Protagonist/Hero, and falling for the demon she rescues. Same, girl! The modern language and some of the names threw me at first, but once the world was established, it was a pretty minor detail that I didn't get hung up on. I can't wait for the next book with Felix!!

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