The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst

TL;DR: This is just me not wanting to read a teenager TBH, but everything else was great. Source: NetGalley, thank you so much! Plot: Calisa is recovering from a breakup and ends up at her Great Aunt’s house (it’s magical!). Characters: I liked the wide cast of weird characters! They were fun. Setting: The inn... Continue Reading →

Nobody’s Baby by Olivia Waite

TL;DR: An absolutely delightful sequel to a delightful cozy mystery. Source: NetGalley, thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: Where did this baby come from on a ship full of people who shouldn’t be able to make on? Characters: I loved these characters, across the board. Dorothy isn’t an overwhelming character so the others... Continue Reading →

Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz

TL;DR: Cozy and bright, I really enjoyed this one. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher! Plot: A crew of AI bots create and run their own noodle shop in a post-war California. Characters: Unique and fascinating take on what AI could be like one day. Setting: San Francisco but make it post-war with America.... Continue Reading →

A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner

TL;DR: Good bones with a terrible main character. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher! Plot: Arleta wins entry into a famous baking competition but she’s magicless and scared. Characters: I’m going to be honest, Arleta ruined this for me. Setting: I actually really liked the setting on this one! Fantasy: A very light fantasy... Continue Reading →

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