avid_reader_sf_and_f's profile picture

avid_reader_sf_and_f 's review for:

Bread and Burglary by Shanna Swendson
4.0
adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Lucina has settled in as the baker in Rydding Village, after fleeing her former country when political unrest put her life at risk.  She's finally able to sleep through the night without nightmares, when a newcomer from her home country arrives and she fears he's come for her. Then, things start to go missing around the village and the villagers all start pointing fingers.

I loved the mystery, the continued developments in the relationship between Bryn and Elwyn and the expanded community of Rydding Village. This was a soothing and sweet cozy fantasy, perfect for fans of a Weary Dragon Inn Series, as it has a similar feel.