So this was a very charming, cozy fantasy that I definitely enjoyed! I really liked the world-building, the array of characters told through 3rd-person omniscient, the character growth, the magical vibes, the concept and the narration. And if you’re looking for a cozy fantasy with a side of romance that doesn’t skimp on world-building, I totally recommend this for you. However, as this is a rather lengthy read (658 pages), I think I was expecting a little more plot progress/resolution at the end of the book. I feel like this reads more like a “part 1” then a complete book, and I don’t know if I was sufficiently hooked enough in the chemistry between the characters to invest in book 2.

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This was such a charmingly sweet adventure! I would honestly describe this book as a magically warm bubble-bath of a fantastical journey. Set in a fantastically quirky world, the story follows two heroes as they set off on separate journeys featuring giants, dragons, and other magical characters on a series of escapades through a coming-of-age-tale with a light sprinkling of sweet romance. Though this is lower YA, I’d definitely recommend this to anyone with a 10+ reader looking for a light, joyful escapade with likable characters and whimsically cozy capers. Thanks so much to the author for the ARC!

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