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mintysbookshelf 's review for:
A Tale of Mirth and Magic
by Kristen Vale
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is a review of the audio ARC.
Short, sweet and spicy. The perfect blend of cozy fantasy and spicy romance!
Elikki and Barra are adorable and I will hear no argument. It's refreshing as hell for a plus size FMC to not be worried about how her partner will see her; El knows she's hot and is not afraid to confirm it. Pairing her with a semi-burnt cinnamon roll of a purple tree like Barra makes for a great time.
Things are a little insta-love, but El also knows what she wants. Even as a shameless flirt with a short fuse, she and Barra do have a spark that is easy to see from the start that grows from both sides. Many times the love interest can be bland or one-note in cozy fantasy, so it's just as nice to have an MMC who becomes as outgoing and is willing to fight in his own way for what he wants.
The world is interesting and has me asking questions, the writing is witty. The banter do be bantering and this stubborn pair are so fun to read! The narrators were also fantastic. I did find that a few of the voices were different for the same characters, but it's a very minor thing. Overall the pair did a great job!
This is a fantastic read for someone who needs something quick, a little (lot) spicy, and something that leaves you feeling uplifted after a sprinkling of drama.
Short, sweet and spicy. The perfect blend of cozy fantasy and spicy romance!
Elikki and Barra are adorable and I will hear no argument. It's refreshing as hell for a plus size FMC to not be worried about how her partner will see her; El knows she's hot and is not afraid to confirm it. Pairing her with a semi-burnt cinnamon roll of a purple tree like Barra makes for a great time.
Things are a little insta-love, but El also knows what she wants. Even as a shameless flirt with a short fuse, she and Barra do have a spark that is easy to see from the start that grows from both sides. Many times the love interest can be bland or one-note in cozy fantasy, so it's just as nice to have an MMC who becomes as outgoing and is willing to fight in his own way for what he wants.
The world is interesting and has me asking questions, the writing is witty. The banter do be bantering and this stubborn pair are so fun to read! The narrators were also fantastic. I did find that a few of the voices were different for the same characters, but it's a very minor thing. Overall the pair did a great job!
This is a fantastic read for someone who needs something quick, a little (lot) spicy, and something that leaves you feeling uplifted after a sprinkling of drama.