This book was such a great read. I loved the found family in this one and it was so cozy!! I love that the main character is big into books like I am it’s always fun to relate to a character. And as always, if a book has dragons I’m going to read it!! This book would be perfect to read during fall/winter with a cozy blanket and a cup of tea or coffee. It put me right in the mood! It’s also always nice to read a book with low stakes. Sometimes I just want to read a book and have a relaxing time.

You know how you start a book and your hooked within the first chapter, and your routing for the MC and you like where the story is going...... Then you spend a bunch of time on scenes that don't seem that important, and then the scenes that should have been important as they help develop the overall story plot, seem more like an afterthought? Well that kind of describes this book. The book wasn't bad, but it had the bones and the creative idea to be so much more. I would have liked to have had more back story to the MMC, some more time with the romance, and a better explanation to the whole dragon thing (best I can say without giving spoiler). Overall, an ok story, but it could have been so much better is the plot itself was better flushed out and some of the other scenes thinned out. *I recevied an ARC of this book from NetGalley and this is my voluntary and honest review.

This series is so cozy and well written! I love baking shoes (book 1) and magic and librarians and dragons. You had me at hello! This entry follows our friendly, sweet dwarf, Doli Butterbuckle, as she navigates her very overbearing parents, her new life, and an inheritance that she wasn't expecting. Add a new gargoyle friend (they're the historians of our magical world and viewed with suspicion by some of the residents of the land) and you get just enough to make a really nice story. I can't wait to read book three.

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for the ARC!

This book was so much fun but also it made me cry so hard. The characters? The love story? THE DRAGON?

I really love Doli's character in this story and her growth, from hiding and people pleasing to learning that she has to advocate for herself and share her feelings. Her relationships improve when she is true to herself, instead of just doing what others want. Also, the love story that unfolds? AH so cute.

I cannot wait for book 3 to come out later this year.

This is a very cute, cozy fantasy romance. This fairly short read continues to flesh out the world of Adenashire, a city of magic and community. We encounter creatures from all walks of life- tea magic wielding dwarves, elves with a penchant for baking, a queer orc couple that runs the local bookstore. There’s so much representation across unique communities and different cultures, there’s guaranteed to be a character you can relate to (or at least relate to hating). An adorable cross-species romance paired alongside a journey of discovering the strength to stand up for herself, this lovely tale is perfect for fans of nights spent by the fireside and delicious meals spent with close friends. Not to mention, most of the food in the novel is followed up with a collection of recipes in the back! A sweet story to fill you with warmth.

I LOVED the first book in this series so I was so excited for the second book. This story focuses on Doli the dwarf who has moved to be closer to her friends following the baking battle and receives a surprise inheritance from her late uncle. Chaos ensues when a dragon finds her and a mysterious stranger shows up in town.
I’m not sure if it was just me but I struggled to get through this one as I didn’t find the story as engaging as the first. It seemed to jump around a bit and lose my attention. I loved all the descriptions of food and people around them. This still was a very enjoyable cozy read. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

Doli Butterbuckle is a dwarf whose world is about to be rocked. Living in Adenashire has been a really good thing for uber-private Doli, but the effort to control her feelings and remain positive around her friends is becoming unsustainable. The arrival of a handsome gargoyle, an inheritance with lots of strings attached, and a surprise visit by her grating parents leave Doli simply unable to contain herself. She’s about to learn how to embrace her passionate side and explore what it means to be vulnerable.

This one wasn’t for me. Too much focus on mundane topics like clothing details and side quests with the supporting characters distracted from what was otherwise a pretty bland romance. The tension of Doli’s toxic positivity, her relationship with her parents, the inheritance…all left me feeling more anxious than romantic.

I’d recommend this for people who like a fantasy spin on their romance, the discomfort of family dysfunction, and the main character fighting to be someone they’re not. And big gargoyles.

Its a lovely book and a delight to read. After about the 80% mark i was crying right with the characters ❤️
I love this world and the set of characters.
Again, these are the kind of friends I'd love to see in the real world.
A warm read ✴️

Such a cozy, cute, and fun read!!! I didn’t realize this was the second book in the series till after I received it and started to read it. However, I did not go back and read book one and still very much enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more by this author.

I absolutely loved this book! It has all the cute, cozy vibes and I really related to the FMC in this book of the series especially. (She’s a curvy girl who loves to read, loves sunflowers, has a tendency towards being a people-pleaser… AND then she bonds with a baby dragon!) I started with this book, which is the 2nd book in the Adenashire series, and while they CAN be read as standalones, I do think it’s best to read them in order. No major spoilers, but there’s definitely some character development from book 1 that I’ll already be aware of when I get around to reading that one. I’m definitely looking forward to continuing this series!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book before publication.

I absolutely adore this series! It's so cute and wholesome. Dragon Evvy has my heart <33333
The relationship felt a bit insta-lovey but it was cute nonetheless. Will definitely continue this series!

I requested this title because I had liked the first one and this one was cute however maybe because of the first one my standard was set a bit high and this did not hit me that well. Still fun and cosy with themes like found family, magic and a bit of romance.

Stepping back into Adenashire felt like coming home. In this delightful sequel, we follow Doli Butterbuckle- a sunshine-hearted dwarf with tea magic - as she unexpectedly inherits a dragon egg and finds herself at the heart of a sweet, magical adventure. With a charming gargoyle, misbehaving dragon, and a journey of self-discovery, Doli’s story is a cozy blend of friendship, gentle romance, and personal growth.

The romance with Sarson is soft and swoon-worthy (he’s a literal dreamboat with wings), and Doli herself is the kind of character who makes you feel safe and seen. Her struggles with people-pleasing and finding her voice were beautifully written and deeply relatable.

With its comforting tone, enchanting world, and loveable cast of characters, this book is a must-read for cozy fantasy fans. While I recommend starting with A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic for the full experience, Librarians and Dragons holds its own as a heartwarming tale full of magic, tea, and found family.

This one just didn't get me hooked for some reason. It could have been the writing style or something else, but I just couldn't get through it.

This book was a delight and this series has captured my heart. I didn’t love it quite as much as book one. But it was still a perfect cozy fantasy.

I absolutely adore this world and couldn’t have been happier to be back. Not only was it cool to see how Arleta and Theo were getting along but to see where Doli was heading next. And her story did not disappoint. The addition of Sarson was perfect and Evvy was the cutest dragon.

The plot in the second book moved a lot quicker than the first which I greatly appreciated and it helped me get into the story more.

At times I did find myself cringing a little at the way Doli was articulating her thoughts, and although I LOVED Doli and Sarson the moment they confessed they liked each other was a bit too much for me. But they are super cute so all is forgiven.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is cute and I liked it fine. It was definitely cozy but a tad too quirky for me. By the time I got to the end I was kind of over it and not invested in the ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another delightful entry in the Adenashire series. This time we are following Doli Butterbuckle as she settles into her life in Adenashire and has to come to terms with her needs and wants, the life she has left behind, her blood and found family, unexpected love and what the future holds. And yes. There are dragons!

I felt enormous kinship with Doli, and I think a lot of people will relate to her or know someone like her. It was empowering and heartwarming to follow her on this journey of self discovery and finding her voice. The ending absolutely got me and left me an emotional wreck (in the best possible way).

For me, this was a step up from book one, Doli was a much more interesting character to follow than Arleta (although I absolutely love the entire cast of characters) and the romance had a lot of chemistry that I didn't feel between Arleta and Theo. If you are on the fence about reading this series, I would say at least pick up this installment. Most events from book one will get referenced and explained (although of course you will get spoiled for it), so you won't be left without context. And now I cannot wait to pick up book three and follow Jez's story.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this book for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I adored the first novel in this series, and while I did not like this one quite as much, it was still a very fun read! While the last novel followed Arleta and Theo, this novel follows Arleta's friend Doli as she inherits a dragon egg and accidentally becomes a dragon mom while discovering feelings for her new gargoyle neighbor, Sarson.

I adored the little dragon Evvie and all of Doli's scenes with her. Evvie's love for pastries and cute little cat-like vibes were so sweet and cute! I also liked Doli and Sarson's dynamic, but felt like Sarson wasn't quite fleshed out enough compared to Doli.

It was wonderful to get a look into Doli's mind and how she ticks, and I'm looking forward to reading the next book, which follows Jez!

Thank you Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review

2.5⭐️ I love lots of cosy fantasy and this just didn’t hit for me, I felt the writing was quite clunky and this took me almost a month to read as I wasn’t interested in picking it back up. I did like lots of the characters including Doli and her relationship with her friends and her little pet but I just wasn’t sold on the story or the stakes (which were so low until right at the end).