I chose this book for a bookclub with my friends because I really liked the author's first book, The teller of small fortunes. Although it was def not a terrible choice and overall I really enjoyed Charity's shenanigans, it was a bit lacking in the character development. I would have absolutely loved to also have Aurelia's point of view and def a bit more in depth romantic exploration. Overall, I loved the atmosphere that the book created, it was cozy and peaceful. It's worth 100% curling up during a rainy day and diving into Charity and Aurelia's adventures.

Whoa, this is the first book that I've finished this year and not going to lie, the place I've been reading it in is quite similar to the same feeling that the Batty Hole Inn offers Sera and its quirky inhabitants. To be honest, although I really loved Sera's character development and realisation that the found family is truly what was important all along, the side characters really made the whole story for me, from Luke's stoic walls being taken down, Posy feeling comfortable to be herself without people trying to change the way she does things, Nicholas and the protectiveness I've felt when reading his, albeit short, background episode, Jasmine and her kindness, Roo Roo and all of the love he contains in his lil skeleton self, and of course Clemmie and Matilda, my favorite comedic duo.

Overall, a truly cozy book about found family and about realising that sometimes the true love and happiness does not hide in the things we think we lost, but in the things we earn through kindness and love and community. Def recommend for a found family, magical cozy read 🐓