Fantasy worth reading!
Cozy fantasy is my favorite fantasy genre (along with weird stuff), and this book did not disappoint. The main character, Kiela, is rather grumpy, but I could relate to her introverted tendencies. Lots. She also loves books. Her BFF, Cal, a betwitched spider plant, balances her out.
There is romance, but the story is so much more. I wouldn’t have liked it so much without the more, and this is one of my favorite reads of the year so far. Every day, I enjoyed returning to these pages and getting lost in this charming world populated by mostly charming characters.
Found family, a little bit of magic, true friendship, a quaint island with quaint people, and a lot of heart, this novel has a lot going for it. This quiet book with a happy ending is a great balm for these trying times. The character arcs are satisfying, and the plot is entertaining. I was never bored (and I am easily bored).
This was a library borrow. I love my library.
