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Eldmoor by J.P. Feather
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
DNF’d after the attempted r*pe scene. Just too much, too early in the book. I didn’t even have enough time to get to know the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Roast Wyvern (and Other Recipes) by Ian Thomas Healy
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
3.75
Humorous and light-hearted, this is a fantasy you want to read around a campfire.
I really enjoyed the simplicity of the quest and I love (love, love, love) fantasy that focuses on food. The adventures of Chef Muffin reminded me a lot of the series "Delicious in Dungeon" and often had me laughing out loud. This mix-matched band of characters are charming and their misadventures are anything but predictable.
That being said, as is usually the case with humor-based fantasy, there was a decent amount of cursing and the humor tended to lean more into the vulgar side of things (almost branching into satire) which I skipped over because it wasn't quite my cup of tea. But overall, the story kept my interest and the characters were loveable and easy to root for.
Content disclaimers: Cursing - high. Spice: None on page, but *very* often a topic of conversation (or thought) and there were many out-of-pocket remarks. Gore: I would say none, but if you're squeamish about the details of hunting for food, then you might consider some scenes uncomfortable. Other content: There's a character who would smoke literally anything to get h*gh. So, the dr*g and alcohol references are extremely present.
I really enjoyed the simplicity of the quest and I love (love, love, love) fantasy that focuses on food. The adventures of Chef Muffin reminded me a lot of the series "Delicious in Dungeon" and often had me laughing out loud. This mix-matched band of characters are charming and their misadventures are anything but predictable.
That being said, as is usually the case with humor-based fantasy, there was a decent amount of cursing and the humor tended to lean more into the vulgar side of things (almost branching into satire) which I skipped over because it wasn't quite my cup of tea. But overall, the story kept my interest and the characters were loveable and easy to root for.
Content disclaimers: Cursing - high. Spice: None on page, but *very* often a topic of conversation (or thought) and there were many out-of-pocket remarks. Gore: I would say none, but if you're squeamish about the details of hunting for food, then you might consider some scenes uncomfortable. Other content: There's a character who would smoke literally anything to get h*gh. So, the dr*g and alcohol references are extremely present.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Drug use, and Alcohol
Sir Dudley Tinklebutton and the Dragon's Lair by T. J. Lantz
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
The Luck of the Bean-Rows: A Fairy Tale for Lucky Children by Charles Nodier
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
“The Luck” was incredibly lucky.
I’m somewhere between 3.5 & 4 stars, because I don’t think I’d ever tell someone that they should read this for themselves, but it wasn’t an altogether unpleasant experience.
I’m somewhere between 3.5 & 4 stars, because I don’t think I’d ever tell someone that they should read this for themselves, but it wasn’t an altogether unpleasant experience.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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? No
5.0
An instant favorite! I’m shocked that it took me so many years to read this, but it will certainly remain at the top of my list of favorites.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Blood
The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Death of parent
Demon World Boba Shop by R.C. Joshua
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
How can one book be so....so...just wholesome? This was easily one of the best books I've read this year. I'll write a more in-depth review soon, but if you're looking for "cozy fantasy", look no further. You've just found one of the best I've ever read.
Content: No gore / no on-page romance / only mild cursing.
Content: No gore / no on-page romance / only mild cursing.
Snow-Swept: A Gargoyle Fantasy Romance Novelette by C.K. Beggan
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief