This was a short, clever book that took all the things we have learned in the fantasy genre (elves, orcs, wizards and magic) and leveraged that background knowledge to tell a story that shows it is OK to be yourself and trust in your own instincts and friends you make along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another book that seems to fall into the \u201ccozy\u201d category, it is fun to read about a warrior who sets aside her broadsword and instead tries to open a coffee shop in a place where they have never heard are tasted the beverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The story is cute – lots of friendly characters (and a few unfriendly ones) but the stakes here are low and the whole things builds up to a satisfying conclusion. There is emotional support in here for shy\/introverted people, cat lovers, minorities and people that experience prejudice, gay and lesbian people, and even reluctant lute performers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I enjoyed this book – it was a quick read but satisfying and a sort of balance with the gritty and bloody world that is more often described in works of fantasy recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next I am reading Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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