Another cosy tale within the Adenashire series, another comfy read with loveable characters and settings from the author

This book had a lot of potential but I was disappointed by it. Doli inherits a dragon egg and must care for an energetic baby dragon in a town that sees them as a valuable novelty, and along the way falls for a gargoyle librarian. The dragon brings mayhem with it everywhere, but it felt like there was no development and simply a repetition of the same mischief as it grows, and our characters don’t learn to manage it better.
There are a cast of different magical creatures but there were so many of them that all Doli’s friends blurred together. The writing style also felt quite jarring, where every time a character entered a scene, it repeated what kind of creature they were and described what they were wearing in more detail than necessary.
The gargoyle, Sarson, had an interesting backstory but it was really glossed over and felt like it didn’t add anything to the story. Similarly Doli’s romance with Sarson felt very rushed, as if they simply decided they liked each rather other than actually feeling a connection. If anything, it felt like this book spent longer establishing a connection between the love interests of the next book in the series than they did on the actual protagonists of this one. The epilogue even follows the lead of the next book, rather than offering a last insight to Doli’s mind.
The conflicts of this book all felt very surface level: Doli’s parents are rude and overbearing but after one confrontation they accept Doli and forgive her, and the threat of dragon kidnapping is only properly established right before it happens, and it is easily dealt with and the dragon rescued.
Overall, I found that this book wanted to explore too many characters and too many points of conflict, which resulted in none of it being executed effectively.

Another cozy read in the Adenashire series. I liked reading from Doli’s perspective and getting to know more of her story. The pace is a bit slow, but the cozy atmosphere and delightful characters make up for it, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was a delightfully fluffy and cozy read. You get to see how all the other characters are settling in to the lovely town of Adenashire after becoming friends at the baking contest. This time it is Doli's turn to be the star and she really starts of with a bang meeting Sarson, inheriting a dragon egg from her uncle, and getting a surprise visit from her parents with whom she has a strained relationship because she wouldn't conform to their wishes. It sure makes for a jam packed busy week (and some yummy jam cookies too). Is there danger? Kinda, but most of it is such a sweet and cozy vibe with wonderful baked goods, many entertaining and informative books (aka romance, and dragon training), friends that help out whenever needed, and a awesome gargoyle who just may be the love Doli has been looking for. Plus dragons! Mostly one, Evvy who is totally adorable but may eat all the cookies in your cupboard. I certainly think Adenashire would be a wonderful place to live! The characters may have small troubles to work through but there are good messages about being yourself, tea magic and all! I also like that there are recipes in the back of the book and I hope I can make the treats that taste as good as they sound in the story!

This is a fun and light series that are just right to get me in a good mood and I cannot wait to see when Jez will get her happy ever after! I love her grumpy yet caring nature and her desire to not be around a lot of people.

This was a cozy read with sooooo amazing dragons!!?? 😍😍🤭 LOVE IT!!!
Honestly I randomly requested this book because I saw “Dragons” but yessss, am happy that I requested it. The mischiefs, the cuteness and the sheer coziness vibes were immaculate!
This book isn’t much romance oriented— but just whatever it is, it’s enough and JUST adequate amount!
I don’t want to give any spoilers but love how Samson and Doli and all come together to create this amazing story and also to find the baby dragon!!
My only complain was that there was a little vagueness in some places and sometimes I felt the character is Samson felt a bit less explained. And the ending was a bit rushed? So yea that’s the only complains from me— but still absolutely loved the warm blanket this book provided!

This was my first book by J. Penner and I loved it!! I hope to get to more of her reads!!! And I love that there were recipes for the baking too by the end!

Well, this one was a very cozy, predictable and cute read. Almost boring as there were absolutely no obsticals that were not soved within minutes. Still a cute read.

Overall: 3.50⭐️
Romance: 3.75🩷
Characters: 3.50👥
Plot: 3.50💥
World: 3.50🌎
Spice: 1.00🌶️

Cute and cozy with a playful dragon, plenty of books and some sweet romance! This was a quick and enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Reader Copy, all options are my own.

4.5/5 🌟
I really enjoyed reading a story from Doli’s point of view! She was one of my favorite characters in the first book so it was nice to learn more about her. As a people pleaser I could relate to a lot of the things she was thinking and it just made me like her more!
I’m really excited for book 3 to come out to learn more about these characters! I can’t wait for a Jez book because she’s the character I relate to the most in the stories!

I am in love with the world Penner created in A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic. A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons followed the story of Doli, a dwarf with a kind heart and tea magic. This was a cozy, sweet read. I gave it three stars because it felt more predictable and forced than book one. I am looking forward to the next book!

This was definitely cozy. Nothing over the top, just a simple story about a Doli receiving a dragon egg and meeting Samson while navigating some sprinkled chaos here and there.

This was fun enough for me to enjoy, a quick read, maintaining its warmth and cozy vibe. I think Doli could have been a little more layered, more to say better at expressing or internalizing what she felt/ meant. I think she could have been a little more worked on, given a little more freedom to explore herself but that's a personal choice.
Also, I really appreciate the recipes. That blackberry rolls one will definitely be made this summer!


Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the early ARC.

This was such a cute cozy fluffy vibes read! I will admit I got a little bit bored in the middle but I wish I could have read this book in one sitting. I think having to step away and come back to it later dulled the experience a little bit bc it is a short fun read. I giggled and I even cried. The characters are great and grow throughout, and they experience real life issues and find real life resolutions.

Overall really pleasantly surprised with this, a really great cozy pallet cleanser. I would recommend this book to a friend and I will be reading the other books in the series

4 ⭐️
Closed door implied spice

2.5★
Unfortunately, this book wasn't it for me which is really disappointing because I LOVED the first book. For me, the plot was all over the place, the story was quite repetitive, the characters lacked depth, the action at the end was out of the blue and very unsatisfying. I wish it could've been different but sadly it's not. I will look out for Jez and Taenya's story because I'm not ready to let go of the series yet.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC.

Such a lovely cozy fantasty follow-up. I love the intertwining stories and can't wait to read others in the Adenashire world!

If you're hankering after a cosy book filled with strong friendships and romance, baked goods and the cutest dragon baby you've ever seen, this book won't disappoint.
Our fmc, Doli, is a dwarf who has tea magic instead of gem stone magic, and who is naturally a happygolucky kind of person, but starts to feel shackled by the need to always put on a brave smile on everything and to please people, slowly comes to the realisation that she is allowed to feel all her feels, to express negative emotions as well, and to appreciate herself for special and utterly unique magic she does have.
Don't get me started on the food on this book, because it is one of the true highlights and made me ravenous for a sourdough bread and a croissant or two.

If you're considering reading something that will do your soul good and whisk you away to a magical realm, this book is for you.
Thank you Netgalley for this ALC.

One thing I’ve always appreciated about J. Penner’s writing is how vividly they describe food. They never fail to make me hungry! The cozy atmosphere from the first book carries over nicely here, which I really enjoyed. There's a warmth to the world that makes it easy to settle into.

That said, a few things didn’t sit as well with me. I felt the depiction of anxiety was a bit off. Many of the things that went wrong for Doli felt like perfectly valid stressors, especially for someone new to caring for a baby dragon. While her emotions were understandable, I’m not sure they clearly conveyed what actual anxiety looks or feels like. It sometimes came across more as a commentary on her inability to "keep it together," rather than a nuanced portrayal of a normal learning curve under pressure.

Also, I found it a little uncomfortable that Doli objectified the gargoyle love interest based solely on a spicy book she read. It felt a bit out of place and didn’t sit well with the otherwise charming tone of the story.

Still, the overall experience was enjoyable, and I’m curious to see where the series goes next.

I absolutely adored A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic and J. Penner has done it again with this delightful second installment in the Adenashire series. A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons brings back all the charm of the first book, but adds a bit more action and suspense while keeping the cozy, feel-good vibes that made the first book so lovable.

Doli Butterbuckle, with her tea-based magic and unshakable optimism, is such a lovable protagonist. Watching her navigate the chaos of dragon parenting, complicated family dynamics and a few surprises in the romance department was both fun and heartwarming. The friendship between Doli and Jezz continues to shine—there’s a genuine warmth and depth there that makes their bond feel like true found family.

This book adds a few new layers to the world of Adenashire, introducing a rather mischievous baby dragon that I couldn’t get enough of. While it’s still very much a cozy fantasy, the stakes felt a bit higher this time, which made for an engaging and satisfying read.

If you're looking for a story that wraps you in a blanket of whimsy, tea, and gentle adventure, this is it. I can’t wait to read what’s next in this series!

Rating: 4 stars!

Picking up right where we left off in book 1 with another wholesome fantasy adventure that has friendship, found family, but this time with dragon(s)?? The cozy bookstore vibes, the chaoas that obviously would come with inheriting a magical dragon of destiny, and figuring out who you really are and living your best life is everything I could ask for.

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dolli is a people pleasing dwarf whose quiet life is turned upside down by a series of unanticipated events, including the arrival of an unexpected inheritance, a potential romance with a librarian, caring for a mischievous dragon, and interference from her domineering parents.

Dolli's already problematic issues with boundary setting receive a major boost as a result of all this. And if having her hands full looking after her delinquent baby dragon were not enough, she also has to watch out for someone who harbours designs on her dragon!

A charming read, this allows us to revisit characters we met in book one in Adenashire. Penner's fans will enjoy this cosy tale which gets 3.5 stars.

ARC review!
3.5 stars
Another cute, cosy installment to the Adenashire series! This time, following Dolli who we met in book 1, and her small town, quiet life after moving to Adenashire... until she receives her inheritence box from her uncle, and her life is turned upside down!

Overall, I really enjoyed this cosy fantasy, I loved Dolli's story and learning about her parents, and setting boundaries in an actually adult way was so refreshing! The pacing was a little off in places, but I don't think it mattered too much. I would have loved to see a bit more about her relationship with her love interest, but I don't think it took away from my overall enjoyment at all. I would also have liked to see her tea magic utilised so much more! It's such a cute magic to have and it was so under utilised I think.

I would definitely read another of these books and recommend to anyone who loves a low-stakes, easy reading, cosy fantasy.

I enjoyed my return to the town of Adenashire, but not necessarily my time with Doli. She's a more complex character than we originally met in book 1, but she hides too many of her true feelings for the detriment of others or causing a scene. In this book we find her enjoying herself working in and living above a bookstore with Jez as a roommate. She receives and inheritance from her recently deceased uncle and the contents of the box are definitely NOT what she expected. She is bequeathed a dragon egg that immediately starts hatching which leaves her and her friends scrambling to prepare. Once Evvy hatches she's just chaos on the wind, which babies are but somehow it's less charming here. There's an obvious subplot of a dragon napper lurking around town looking for Evvy and a budding romance with Sarson the former librarian who's new to town. Doli's overbearing parents also show up in town, being nosy and probably wanting to know what her inheritance was, demanding to monopolize her time on short notice. I hate overbearing parents in any story, they're always a secondary villain. So Doli is sorting out how to care for Evvy, sort out how she feels about Sarson, and dealing with her parents when she finally snaps on her mother, who frankly deserved a whole lot more than she got.
The conclusion wrapped up way too quickly and I didn't care for it. I am however looking forward to the next book because Jez has been my favorite from the start, and I wanna know what happened to make her so damn prickly. I'm also annoyed we never got the full story on the Unicorn Stampede.