kayla_bananas 's review for:

A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner

4.0

hopeful fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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✨🥖 One of the coziest fantasies I’ve read in a while—it’s like if The Great British Bake Off got sprinkled with enchanted flour and whisked into an epic crust. What really stood out to me was the way the story weaves in themes of anxiety, burnout, and self-worth. Did it sometimes get a little too old? Yes. But was I mad? No. 

Arleta wrestles with self-doubt, grief, and the pressure to “prove” herself—yet her friendships (and pastries) become a form of healing. It’s equal parts comfort read and gentle reminder that taking care of yourself matters as much as saving the day. Sweet, magical, and full of heart. 💛 

P.S. do I like blonde MMCs now?!