Recent Reads: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming 

Series: Mead Mishaps #1
Publisher: Orbit
Publication Date: July 22, 2021

 

Format: Paperback
Source: Bought/ Own

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Goodreads Synopsis:  

Spice trader Cinnamon's quiet life is turned upside down when she ends up on a quest with a fiery demon in this irreverently quirky rom-com fantasy that is sweet, steamy, and funny as hell—perfect for fans of  Legends & Lattes  and  The Dragon's Bride. 

All she wanted to do was live her life in peace—maybe get a cat, expand the family spice farm. Really, anything that didn't involve going on an adventure where an orc might rip her face off. But they say the Goddess has favorite, and if so, Cin is clearly not one of them... 

After saving the demon Fallon in a wine-drunk stupor, all Fallon wants to do is kill an evil witch enslaving his people. And, who can blame him? But he's dragging Cinnamon along for the ride. On the bright side, at least he keeps burning off his shirt.

Review: 

I adore this cover, so much lovely rep! The older covers were adorable as well. I have seen this one pop up on BookTok and the internet a few times and it was described as a cozy, spicy, romance... and it help up well to that. 

The book follows Cinnamon, a spice trader, who gets drunk at a festival and is accosted by a demon on the way home. Interestingly she helps him out of a curse/spell he is under and now has to go with him on an adventure to save the rest of the demon population. The demon, is named Fallon and is both ...a demon... but sexy so Cin has some mixed feelings around the whole thing. 

I wnjoyed this read. I liked the adventure, it was a bit cringe/creepy in the spicy bits at times but fun overall. Sometimes very over the top but that brought out some of its charm. This would be a good in-between books read, if you need one. It was pretty light all things considered, and while there was action and adventure, I never really felt like I was anxious about the characters well being. They had each other and you just kind of knew they would be ok. 

I also greatly appreciated the diverse characters/cast and having a bigger girl that loves snacks being the MC... ummm wine, and cheese... and apple pockets - I love this girl. (I identified with her really well).

If you are looking for a quick read that probably has more spice than you anticipated... this one is great. I also believe it is on Kindle Unlimited.