The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore

TL;DR: A lovely cozy romance in Dream Harbor. Source: NetGalley, thank you so much! Plot: Fake Dating develops into real feelings in this cute little story. Characters: I always enjoy characters in Dream Harbor. Daisy and Elliott were very sweet but not the standout characters like we’ve had before. Setting: Dream Harbor is my favorite... 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 →

Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis

TL;DR: The cozy fantasy romance I didn’t know I needed Source: NetGalley and my own purchase. Thanks me! And thank you to the publisher! Plot: Archduke Felix flees an abusive relationship for the Witch Queen’s tower, but he hides his identity and manages to fall in love in the process. Characters: Absolutely delightful, every last... Continue Reading →

A Song For You and I by K. O’Neil

TL;DR: You bet I pre-ordered this as soon as I was done. I adored this. Source: NetGalley and I have pre-ordered my own copy! Plot: Rowan is assigned work with Leone while their winged horse companion heals, and the two couldn’t be more different. Characters: The strength of K. O’Neil to me (besides their art)... Continue Reading →

The Baker and the Bard by Fern Haught

Source: NetGalley, Thank you to the publisher!!TL;DR: Cute and Cozy. I'd recommend this for younger readers (I don't think older readers would get a ton out of this). Plot: A very easy and cute quest to fetch mushrooms turns into a bit more for these two friendsCharacters: Hadley and Juniper were our main PoVs and... Continue Reading →

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