A review by iceburg_hobbies
The Orc and the Innkeeper by Cora Crane

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Mariah finds herself tangled up with her high school bully, an orc named Thorak. It has been years since they’ve been in each other’s company. Despite their past, sparks fly. Will they be able to explore their connection, or will old wounds haunt their future? 

This book was a delightful cozy fantasy. There was angst and miscommunication, but it wasn’t enough to stress me out. I felt that the conflict was resolved well. I want to know more about all of the characters mentioned! I hope Ecco has a book where she finds her happily ever after. I also hope the lore expands in future books. There are separate human lands and this town where species mix. Does that mean there’s also creature only lands? 

The audiobook was a great way to experience this story. There was high production quality and the narrators were easy to understand. This book was a good intro to this world. It was light and easy to read. I recommend it, especially if you’re headed for a reading slump!