A review by nmcannon
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming

funny inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Third Mead Mishaps book here we gooooooo!!!

Cherry loved fairy tale adventures until one of them happened to her. She had no idea how hard it would be to escape a remote island, especially with a great grieving dragon circling the lone tower. Even if the dragon sleeps most of the time, he will wake up the moment Cherry finishes a suitable raft, because Murphy’s Law. Still, Cherry refuses to give up, even if her prayers are answered by another damn dragon crashing into her tower.

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human centers Cherry and Dante aka the lost sister and corrupted dragon from the first book. If you read my reviews of the previous Mead Mishaps entries, you know what to expect from Book 3. The sex scenes are hot, hot, hot. The relationship progresses wonderfully. The colorful cast of characters are so in love and invested in making one another happy. Everyone likes being cozy. It’s exactly what I want to read forever. The world of Saved a Human feels broader than the second one, as our heroes go zipping off to traditional demon lands, sky islands, and coastal towns. Seriously, I need Dante’s teleportation stone set. Travel would be so convenient! I continue to adore the magic system and magical mechanics of Lemming’s universe. So much of the world’s history and magical lore lends itself to love, building community, and favoring cooperation. Cozy fantasy is a growing genre, so I hope to see more magic like this, as opposed to individualist power struggles. 

With a fourth book promised for 2024, I’m eagerly awaiting to read more from Lemming. There’s definitely more to explore. Fallon and Dante being dragon buddies is a treat, and that promised lost kingdom adventure sounds like excellent romp material. Also! Alexis! What will happen to our beloved bawdy sword friend? All I know is, the story will spark much joy.

My review of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c28c54c6-0e4a-40d6-bd0e-2b2ee5d70932

My review of That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/579f8033-e22e-49f9-9131-dbd6c2bfe9b2