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A review by lauren_miller
A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic: Deluxe Edition by J. Penner
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
this was cozy, magical, mouth-watering, incredibly wholesome, and (sickeningly) sweet.
there's minimal conflict other than self-doubt and the occasional intervention by secondary characters. the relationships and friendships are very by-the-book but cute (yes, it's insta-lovey, but soul bonds are wont to be, so...). and the overall plot and character arcs are super predictable. all that should mean boring, right?? but somehow, it never lost my interest! there were some lovely, supportive queer characters; despite the fact that Doli and Jez's vibe has been done a million times before, they still felt fresh and important to Arleta's growth; and Theo... I think I have a new book boyfriend. sure, he's pretty one dimensional in his chivalry and appearance, but I still found all his little gestures adorable. and I'm also feeling the itch to bake, which is VERY out of character for me...
overall, I had a really fun reading experience; i devoured it over a 2H flight and may have missed my suitcase going round the conveyor belt once because I had to finish the epilogue 😂 that should really tell you everything you need to know—sometimes, you don't have to reinvent the wheel, you just have to mold it to fit your specific method of narrative transport.
3.75 ⭐️s
this was cozy, magical, mouth-watering, incredibly wholesome, and (sickeningly) sweet.
there's minimal conflict other than self-doubt and the occasional intervention by secondary characters. the relationships and friendships are very by-the-book but cute (yes, it's insta-lovey, but soul bonds are wont to be, so...). and the overall plot and character arcs are super predictable. all that should mean boring, right?? but somehow, it never lost my interest! there were some lovely, supportive queer characters; despite the fact that Doli and Jez's vibe has been done a million times before, they still felt fresh and important to Arleta's growth; and Theo... I think I have a new book boyfriend. sure, he's pretty one dimensional in his chivalry and appearance, but I still found all his little gestures adorable. and I'm also feeling the itch to bake, which is VERY out of character for me...
overall, I had a really fun reading experience; i devoured it over a 2H flight and may have missed my suitcase going round the conveyor belt once because I had to finish the epilogue 😂 that should really tell you everything you need to know—sometimes, you don't have to reinvent the wheel, you just have to mold it to fit your specific method of narrative transport.
3.75 ⭐️s