This book was one of the sweetest, most adorable, most wholesome books I've ever read. I loved it.
It is all about escaping one's past, building a new future, being kind, the value of friendship, and of course, love. It was a very easy read, and by the end, I just felt good. It gave me that warm, happy feeling one only gets from a steaming, rich beverage on a cold day. It reminds me of cozy blankets, fall leaves, and good times with friends.
The best part was the love story. It was so pure and simple. Just perfect.I highly recommend this book to anyone who's searching for warmth in a cold world.
High fantasy, low stakes - with a double-shot of coffee.
After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream - for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is.
If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can't go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune's shady underbelly could make it all…
This book is enthralling. The characters are well drawn with deep secrets, strong motivations, and believable conflicts. The plot twists and turns, keeping the reader deeply invested in the high-stakes story from start to finish.
What I liked most about this book was how the author introduced multiple characters who initially seemed to have little to do with each other and then slowly wove their various story threads together into a spectacular pattern of perfection by the end.
The narrator for this book totally rocked too. She did awesome accents. Regardless of whether the character was named in dialogue tags, I could always tell which person was speaking based on their accent, tone, or inflection. A great listen!
In this thrilling fantasy debut, meet the family tasked with guarding a trove of magical but deadly books, and the shadowy organisation that will do anything to get them back.
* The instant Sunday Times bestseller * * Good Morning America's June book club pick *
'A bold, new novel from an extraordinary new voice.' Marlon James 'Simply a delight from start to finish.' New York Times 'A spectacularly spellbinding debut ... sumptuously bleeds magic from every page.' The Fantasy Hive 'A magnificent debut.' The Bookseller 'A fantastic magical adventure, not to be missed.'…
I loved this sweet story about a witch without a home or family who finds a home and family.
Mika was a likable, capable protagonist surrounded by a supporting cast of loveable misfits. The children she cared for were adorable and funny, especially the surly Terracotta. Ken, Ian, Lucie, and Jamie finish out the "family" and provide exactly the support Mika and the girls need.
Though there was romance in the book, it didn't overshadow the story, which I appreciated. The "found family" trope was executed masterfully, and I loved how everything tied together in the end.
Mika Moon follows three rules: hide your magic, keep your head down, and stay away from other witches. Mika is good at being alone, and she doesn't mind it . . . mostly.
But when an unexpected invitation arrives to teach three young witches at the mysterious Nowhere House, Mika jumps at the chance for a different life. As she comes to care for its quirky inhabitants - and Jamie, the handsome but prickly librarian - finally belonging somewhere feels like…
