A review by kelsokake
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

i was sold by the gorgeous cover, funny title, and literally the first sentence
“I had only two things on my mind: cheese and how to get home.”

this was a fun book that doesn’t take itself too seriously. the names are camp af. we have:
  • Brie,  the cheese seller
  • Cinnamon Hotpepper - our protagonist and narrator 
  • Cinnamon’s siblings, Cumin and Chili Hotpepper

the dialogue was a little cringe, but i giggled throughout the entire book. the sex scenes weren’t bad, but they weren’t super hot either? it’s like they had potential but just weren’t quite there. 

overall, this was a fun, camp read that serves as a great palate cleanser between heavier, more intense reads. i may decide to read the other books in the series. 

also, Cinnamon is so freaking relatable, not wanting to go on an adventure bc it’s safer being at home, craving cheese whenever she gets drunk, attempting to be responsible by not sleeping with the demon she rescued but ultimately giving in because he’s hot, sweet,  protective, and actually listens to her? she’s my spirit animal

“My self-preserving habits made me a bit of an outlier with the other girls in town. "Whe wouldn't want to go off on a grand adventure with a bunch of bet heroes also chosen by the goddess?"

Me, bitches. No, thank you.

Biceps were nice, but so was not having my guts eaten by an orc.” 

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