I enjoyed the first book in this series, and while I’m not sure this was quite as good, it was still very enjoyable. This book is the epitome of low stakes cozy fantasy. Nothing particularly high-impact happens, but reading it felt warm and fuzzy, it’s just a lovely world filled with magical things!

Oh my stars what a cute book. This book follows doli , taking care of a surprise inheritance from her uncle. Doli is a librarian dwarf who mostly hangs out with her friends instead of doing actual work. If anything slightly minor happens doli will burst out in tears.


Doli doesn’t get along with her parents since she didn’t follow the family business, so she ran away from home. They pay her a surprise visit and it gives doli so much anxiety. Ehhh rightfully so , they are a little intense!!!


I liked Sarson but I didn’t really feel a romantic connection between him and doli !!!




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I loved the themes of this book. I read the first in the series a while ago, also as an ARC and this series is just so wholesome in the found family and friendships. Can't wait to read the next one! <3

Such a cozy read, I love the characters and the plot line it had me hooked from the very first chapter will definitely look forward to more books by this author

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A Fellowship of Librarians and Dragons is the second book in the Adenashire series. I enjoyed this cozy fantasy. It isn't necessary to read the series in order. They are completely readable on their own.

Set in the charming village of Adenashire, A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons bubbles over with found family, quirky magical creatures, and just the right dose of gentle chaos.

Doli Butterbuckle is refreshingly relatable—gentle, a little self-doubting, and learning to take up space in a world that doesn’t always make it easy. When she inherits a dragon egg and a secretive gargoyle strolls into town, her peaceful tea-sipping life is turned upside down. Cue magical mischief, heartfelt moments, and an utterly adorable baby dragon named Eevy who steals every scene.

I adore this series, and this latest instalment is another warm hug of a book from J. Penner. The plot is well-paced, the magical world of Adenashire is brimming with charm, and Doli’s emotional arc—especially her gentle journey toward self-worth—is a joy to watch unfold.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Cosy, whimsical, and full of heart.

Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and The House in the Cerulean Sea. I already can’t wait to return to Adenashire!

Thank you to NetGalley and J.Penner for allowing me to read this ARC.
A very cozy and cute fantasy, Doli is so relatable.
There is a lot of focus on baking, even including recipes at the end. Not a lot of book/library focus.
This being the second book maybe I should have read the first one before this one. Maybe the world and character building was there.
This book was not for me sorry

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Press for this ARC

This book felt like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day: cozy, clever, and full of charm. As a fan of low-stakes fantasy, I really enjoyed the magical libraries, found family dynamics, and a quest that’s more about connection than chaos.

The pace is gentle, giving plenty of room for banter (my absolute favorite), bookish spells, and dragons who care a little too much about due dates. If you liked “The Spellshop” or “Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea”, this one will be right up your alley.

It’s the kind of story that leaves you smiling and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need! I can’t wait to try the recipes provided at the end!

I adore this book and series! The second book in the Adenashire series and it’s just as cozy as the first! This book follows Doli, a dwarf whom Arletta met at the Baking Battle in the first book. Doli’s uncle dies and leaves her an unexpected inheritance, a rare dragon egg. This book feels like getting together with old friends, catching up over a cup of delicious tea. The mischievous dragon and mysterious gargoyle are a great addition to the cast of lovable characters! Magical meets heartwarming in this cozy fantasy! Excuse me while I go bake, the jam-filled spiced cookie recipe in the back of the book!

Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the advanced copy!

Cute but not as expected. Following A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic where the baking descriptions about flavor, texture, and the magic of it all coming together was A-tier, I expected more descriptions about the tea that Doli conjures up. I'm a huge loose-leaf tea snob and I guess I just expected that level of description because of the prior book...but alas, nothing descriptive at all. It's just a hand over her tea cup and she downs it like a shot.

Evvy (the dragon) was cute and equally troublesome. The tension with her parents was a little meh as well as the romance with the gargoyle. I'm not sure what I didn't like about the romance other than it wasn't as sweetly subtle as I loved about Arleta and Theo's relationship...I think Tea You At the Altar did it better.

Major thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This one hurt me a bit to be honest. After how much I enjoyed the first book I was really excited to be diving back into Adenashire, but this one fell flat for me.

Adenashire is so magical that it is the perfect setting for a cosy fantasy. As the first book focused on the baking competition, I was really hoping this one would expand on all the different magics and creatures living in this world. Sadly that was not the case. Instead Doli inherits a dragon egg and is tasked with raising a dragon, something she knows absolutely nothing about! While this premise could still deliver a wonderful cosy fantasy with all the mischievous things Evvy might get up to, literally nothing happens until the last 3 chapters and then it is rushing to the resolution. And while more creatures and magic is introduced there is no expansion on the world building, something that was already lacking in this series. With an entire book on Doli I was hoping for at least some insight as to why Doli has tea magic rather than the common dwarf magic, but again, no explanation is given. Doli's character has almost no depth and all her relationships were rather superficial resulting in the romance plot coming across as extremely forced.

Overall this story felt quite juvenile and didn't live up to its predecessor. Also, if you're going to mention the unicorns stampeding a dozen times, at least tell me why and what the actual impact is. Unfortunately I don't think I will be continuing this series any further.

The follow up to A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic is better than the first. Less wandering plot and more notable than before. The cozy vibes are still impeccable.
My only concern is that for a series is labelled as an LGBT series there is only one couple who aren’t even main characters

A sweet little sunshine dwarf who specializes in tea magic with her circle of friends 😭🥹🫶🏼 omg so cute. She’s fine with where she is at u til her parents come with a inherited dragon egg and a mysterious handsome gargoyle comes into her life 👀 cozy fantasy filled with new found love, friendship, and adventure. God I loved this.

I love this series. I absolutely loved reading Doli's story. The characters are engaging and the story is a perfect HEA. I would classify this as a cozy fantasy that checks all of the boxes I want. Easy to read and enjoy. The addition of the recipes is a great touch to enhance a readers experience. I would be happy to return to Adenashire.

A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons is a delightful mix of whimsy, wit, and adventure. The concept is pure magic—books, dragons, and brave librarians! Some pacing dips, but the charm, humor, and heart more than make up for it. A cozy, clever tale that sparks joy for any book lover.

This book is the follow up of a Fellowship of bakers & magic, but focusses on a different duo, but still the characters we have come
to love in A Fellowship of bakers & magic appear 🥳. And jpenner really does an amazing job at making super cute and cozy stories, it feels like a warm bad and an amazing cup of tea.

Doli, our FMC and Sarson our MMC fit together perfectly and I could relate to both a lot (even though I am not a magical creature myself), but I also loved jez hesitancy toward Sarson as he got more interested in Doli (protective best friend for the win!), but I do love how she turned around and apologised later as well when Doli asked.

Evvy (the pink baby dragon) it just to cute but also an absolute menance, but she makes the book so much better.

Just as in a Fellowship of bakers & magic the strength of this book (next to the cozy feelings) is the wide ensemble of characters and how they all work together. @jpennerauthor is so talented in writing these super different characters but making them all work together without (much) hostility, it is so nice!

Towards the ending there was a little more happening, but it got a little messy in my opinion with some new story lines (that were predictable tough) in a short time that then felt a bit of in the pacing compared to the rest of the book, but that is also my only complaint. All in all this is a lovely cozy read that I can definitely recommend, I do feel that I know what book 3 will be about and I am looking forward to that too!

Thank you so much netgalley and poisonedpenpress granting me this arc in exchange for an honest review.

A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons is a cosy fantasy filled with magic, friendship, and small-town charm, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

We follow Doli, a tea-magic-wielding dwarf who inherits a dragon egg and finds herself caught between family responsibilities, a budding romance, and a light mystery.

While the premise is adorable and the side characters are lovable (special shoutout to the fox!), the story itself felt a little undercooked.

The pacing dragged, most of the action happened near the end, and the plot never fully committed to any one thread. I also struggled to connect with Doli as a main character. Her anxious, scattered energy made it hard to root for her, and the romance lacked depth.

It’s a sweet, low-stakes read, but compared to book one, this sequel just didn’t have the same spark. Still, a good pick if you’re after something light and cosy.

4.5 Stars rounded up just because it is so cozy!

A Fellowship of Librarians and Dragons is an absolute delight! A warm, comforting return to a beloved world filled with heart, charm, and just the right touch of magic. J. Penner once again delivers a beautifully balanced story, where the romance feels organic, slow burning, and deeply rewarding. There’s no rush, no insta-love, just an authentic emotional journey that unfolds with grace and sincerity.

While this sequel operates on lower stakes than its predecessor, that worked in its favor for me. The story leans into its coziness, creating a sense of emotional refuge that’s rare and so appreciated. Reading Penner’s writing feels like curling up by the fire, a purring cat on your lap and a warm mug of tea in your hands. It’s just that kind of soothing.

The addition of the dragon brought a fresh, whimsical energy that heightened the fantastical feel of the world in a delightful way. It gave the story an added layer of charm without disrupting its gentle rhythm. In short, this sequel may not be action packed, but it’s a tender, joyful experience that left me smiling from start to finish. Penner’s stories are pure comfort reads, and I already can’t wait to revisit this world again.

Another great, cozy read! Doli was my favorite character from rhe first book so I was very excited for this one. I think pretty much everyone can find this book relatable between overbearing, condescending parents, the need to people please, and feeling like you have to hide any emotion other than happy. This book is guaranteed to put you in a good mood!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the free eARC.

I debated for a while if I would give this book two or three stars. In the end, I went with two. That being said, it is not bad, and I did, for the most part, enjoy it. But, I enjoyed book one more and I gave that three stars. This one was honestly just kind of boring. It was almost as if it tried a little too hard to be cozy. I wish the author would have either picked the dragon storyline or the parents' storyline and really fleshed it out. The romance aspect felt a little forced, and I feel that could have benefited from being more fleshed out also. I think I will read the third book. This one had potential, and book one was good. Hopefully, book three is great.

Thank you, NetGalley, and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.