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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
This was a delightful, charming little read.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
4- the vibes were a warm hug
the found family in this was so cute and it’s literally perfect as a low-stakes cozy fantasy,, i adored it
the found family in this was so cute and it’s literally perfect as a low-stakes cozy fantasy,, i adored it
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Spellshop: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content warnings: death of a parent (off screen), burning of a library, descriptions of death, ransacking, revolution descriptions (death, dying, burning, etc), ff relationship
As a librarian, Kiela’s duty was to save knowledge, and when the revolution came knocking, she saved as many books as she could from the burning library. She, and Caz, her talking spider plant, escape to her childhood home island of Caltrey, taking the very illegal spell books with them. When they arrive, Caltrey is in danger of dying out, and Kiela resorts to using her illegal spellbooks, illegally to help pick Caltrey back up. With the help of some islanders, and one very helpful man, Larran, Kiela finds a home, a safe place, and a place to sell jam.
I loved this book, like it was described in the front cover, it’s “a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweet love…. Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic.” The book had striking descriptive language, beautiful friendships, a wide range of mythical creatures, like merhorses, interesting colored people, multi armed people, centaurs, and talking plants. It’s a story that feels like it comes from a child’s mind, full of wonder, but written as an adult, cohesive with a steady plot. I can’t even really accurately describe this book and how it made me feel, it was that good. Highly recommend.
Content warnings: death of a parent (off screen), burning of a library, descriptions of death, ransacking, revolution descriptions (death, dying, burning, etc), ff relationship
As a librarian, Kiela’s duty was to save knowledge, and when the revolution came knocking, she saved as many books as she could from the burning library. She, and Caz, her talking spider plant, escape to her childhood home island of Caltrey, taking the very illegal spell books with them. When they arrive, Caltrey is in danger of dying out, and Kiela resorts to using her illegal spellbooks, illegally to help pick Caltrey back up. With the help of some islanders, and one very helpful man, Larran, Kiela finds a home, a safe place, and a place to sell jam.
I loved this book, like it was described in the front cover, it’s “a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweet love…. Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic.” The book had striking descriptive language, beautiful friendships, a wide range of mythical creatures, like merhorses, interesting colored people, multi armed people, centaurs, and talking plants. It’s a story that feels like it comes from a child’s mind, full of wonder, but written as an adult, cohesive with a steady plot. I can’t even really accurately describe this book and how it made me feel, it was that good. Highly recommend.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes