A review by gemshep
The Baby Dragon Bakery by A.T. Qureshi

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I loved the cute, cosy feel of this friends to lovers’ book. I would recommend to anyone who wants a low stake, light fantasy, escapist romantic comedy. I really enjoyed the characters of Theo and Lavinia in the first book and couldn't wait for this one. This one is more rom com than the first and whilst we get occasional glimpses of the mystical creatures there is more of a focus on the two friends and their internal struggles. As Theo and Lavinia have been friends since childhood there are several flashbacks that are adorable; showing how their love has evolved over time. Theo as the Baby Dragon Baker means there is a lot more baking in this book and recipes which was an addition I liked. Qureshi has begun to build the world out more now, so we get to see old and new characters in a town; whilst this is being done by several authors now; I find her light fantasy and low spice a unique addition which keeps it fresh. I am so looking forward now to the Baby Dragon Bookshop and hopefully get to see Sparky flying with riders. Thank you so much to NetGalley, A.T. Qureshi and AvonUK for the eArc!

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