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A review by briannagates
The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was at the top of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it didn't disappoint! Leong created such a cozy, inviting fantasy world where we follow the adventures of a travelling fortune teller named Tao. Initially, I was drawn to the book because of the beauuuutiful cover, and the story holds the same exact vibes inside!
The story was crafted with the perfect blend of warm, feel-good vibes and meaningful subjects. I have found that a lot of "cozy" books have either too much coziness or too high of stakes, so it was refreshing to find that this book balanced the two seamlessly. We also meet some incredibly sweet and imperfectly perfect characters along the way that warm your heart. It's a beautiful story full of magic, fantastical adventures, found family, and growth.
Thank you to Netgalley and Ace Books for the advanced copy of this book.
The story was crafted with the perfect blend of warm, feel-good vibes and meaningful subjects. I have found that a lot of "cozy" books have either too much coziness or too high of stakes, so it was refreshing to find that this book balanced the two seamlessly. We also meet some incredibly sweet and imperfectly perfect characters along the way that warm your heart. It's a beautiful story full of magic, fantastical adventures, found family, and growth.
Thank you to Netgalley and Ace Books for the advanced copy of this book.