Cassidy

A wonderful cozy read that caught me off guard in all the feels. Four main stories that all connect somewhat chronologically to end with just a beautiful wrap up of all characters and themes. A good read for asking yourself the question “what would I do?” And for reflecting on current life experiences. I enjoyed the bit of mystical/paranormal that was woven in subtly and thoroughly enjoyed the world building that was done so nicely. Highly recommend.

It was good - but I feel a tad over rated. A good general concept of letting people be who they are, act how they act, and to not let it get to you. Some good stories intertwined and examples of when it’s helpful to say “let them”. I struggled with being told “how much power you have” over the course of the book without actually putting that to example.

Might just be me - but I also thought after the first 50 pages that I wasn’t sure self help advice from Mel Robbins was gonna do it for me.

Worth a read if you struggle with comparison, or getting irritated by the everyday actions of people.

Such a cozy comfort read. The descriptors in this book are wonderful and really brought me to the setting. I enjoyed the ease at which each chapter/story began and ended. A wonderful quick read that gives all the feels.

Bookshops and Bonedust is a such a delightful prequel that takes us on an adventure of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books.

The book starts with Viv, a battle-hungry orc, finding herself recuperating in the sleepy beach town of Murk after being wounded during a hunt for a powerful necromancer. Easily bored with no battles to wage, she spends her time at an old bookshop, forging an unlikely friendship with its foul-mouthed proprietor, a ratkin named Fern. The story then unfolds with eager gnomes, delicious baked goods, suspicious travelers and another unexpected friendship.

Baldree continues to build a cozy fantasy world as was done with the predecessor book, Legends and Lattes. The story told and the character building continues to be heartwarming and oh so satisfying.

I’ve read the previous nine books in this series and I was surprised to see another addition. I admittedly needed a refresher of the other nine in the series before starting this one.

This story was a quick read and honestly felt like it was quickly written. Similar plot lines as in previous books with one major event surrounding some smaller ones. It was okay. It could be me, but the residents of Barbary Lane seem to be lackluster this time around.

Would recommend as a good beach read, or something to pass the time. Nothing too heavy and easy to digest.