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A review by sachasme
The Orc and the Innkeeper by Cora Crane, Cora Crane
3.0
This has such cozy, enchanting vibes, and felt very much as a Christmas book even tho there was no Christmas involved. The main characters, Mariah and Thorak, aren't specially engaging but they're kinda nice and all the vibes of the world really made a difference for me.
I had two main problems with the book, tho. First, the way the whole "he used to bully me" situation is handled. It was just weird how Mariah would go on and on about how he made her life a living hell in school, and then be attracted to him so fast. I didn't like how the apologies were handled, and then at some point they joke about how he "always loved her, even tho he didn't show it in the best way" and I almost lost my shit. And then, the second half of the book is filled with drama with Mariah's insecurities and Thorak's ex, and it kinda ruined the vibes for me a bit.
I still read it super fast tho. There was always something happening, and the whole city reminded me a bit of the city from Morning Glory Milking Farm. I have some strong opinions about the bully part, but it was still enjoyable, so there is this. And of course there were some interesting references to Thorak's tusks, which was a highlight.
I had two main problems with the book, tho. First, the way the whole "he used to bully me" situation is handled. It was just weird how Mariah would go on and on about how he made her life a living hell in school, and then be attracted to him so fast. I didn't like how the apologies were handled, and then at some point they joke about how he "always loved her, even tho he didn't show it in the best way" and I almost lost my shit. And then, the second half of the book is filled with drama with Mariah's insecurities and Thorak's ex, and it kinda ruined the vibes for me a bit.
I still read it super fast tho. There was always something happening, and the whole city reminded me a bit of the city from Morning Glory Milking Farm. I have some strong opinions about the bully part, but it was still enjoyable, so there is this. And of course there were some interesting references to Thorak's tusks, which was a highlight.