Bookshops & Bonedust

Travis Baldree
49 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2023

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Book Brief

Travis Baldree

Bookshops & Bonedust

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Romance
Setting

Normoule • Medieval Fantasy World

Theme
Emotions/Behavior: Courage

•

Friendship

•

Community
Topic
LGBTQ+
First Publication Year

2023

Publisher

Tor Trade

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree follows Viv, a young orc mercenary, who is injured in battle and sent to recover in the seaside town of Murk. There, she befriends a bookstore owner named Fern, a baker named Maylee, and a young gnome named Gallina. Together, they face various challenges, including the threat posed by Varine the Pale and a mysterious man in gray, while revitalizing the local bookstore and uncovering magical secrets.

Humorous

Adventurous

Heartwarming

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

133,572 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Travis Baldree's Bookshops & Bonedust garners praise for its engaging narrative and rich world-building, transporting readers into an enchanting setting filled with compelling characters. Critics appreciate the book's blend of humor and heart. However, some mention uneven pacing and predictable plot elements. Overall, it's a charming read for fantasy enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bookshops & Bonedust?

Readers who revel in cozy fantasy imbued with warmth and charm will adore Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree. Fans of The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune and The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan will find themselves enchanted by its gentle whimsy and engaging narrative.

4.1

133,572 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Character List

An orc protagonist known for her skills in battle, who discovers her other positive traits while recovering in the town of Murk and helps transform a local bookstore.

A rattkin bookstore owner in Murk, whose strong emotional intelligence and loyalty to her friends facilitate their personal growth and her own rediscovery of her passion for her work.

A former mercenary and current bakery owner in Murk, who is Viv's straightforward and understanding love interest, providing a supportive and honest romantic relationship.

An aspiring gnome mercenary who admires Viv's warrior prowess and becomes her companion, known for her small stature and impressive knife skills.

A spirit bound by magical scripts to serve, who becomes part of Viv's found family in Murk and illustrates themes of freedom and agency in friendships.

The antagonist of the novel, characterized as an icy and beautiful witch whose presence poses a threat to Viv and her new community.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Romance
Setting

Normoule • Medieval Fantasy World

Theme
Emotions/Behavior: Courage

•

Friendship

•

Community
Topic
LGBTQ+
First Publication Year

2023

Publisher

Tor Trade

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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