Read My Work!

I saw this story on Rising Stars and it looked interesting. Glad I picked it up, as it is a pretty nice change of pace for many of the stories I read on Royal Road. The author, within the span of the first few paragraphs, manages to set a very clear tone and paint the picture well.

Style: The style is very smooth and easy to read. Each chapter flows effortlessly as you go through them. I've mentioned on other reviews I've done that this is a great indicator that I will enjoy a particular author's style. Going through the chapters and being surprised when they end. Good immersion and storytelling!

Story: The story follows a goblin girl named Gigi, who pines away at her seemingly mundane life as a baker in Poppy village. I wont go into spoilers too much, as it's worth the read; she find a wounded human sorcerer whom she nurses back to health. This is a love story, obviously, the author talks about it often throughout the book. And a love story that I am enjoying so far. As of now, it is lighthearted and sincere. Focusing on the minute details of the character's interactions and feelings on any given scene. Rather than cheeky plot twists or jump-scares. The story lives up to the title It is a "Cozy" action fantasy.

Characters: So far there are only a few characters of note. Gigi and Drake being the most prominent are believeable and enjoyable to read about. Gigi is not your run of the mill Gobo either. She wants to join armies that are passing by, but reveals she doesn't want to hurt anyone, or animals. She's naïve, but this also a bit endearing. Drake is also not who you would expect. He isn't the towering form of confidence and heroism. He's almost childlike, due to his horrific upbringing and service as an imperial sword. My favorite character so far is Griselda!

Grammar: I'm not an editor! The grammar was fine!

Overall, I am enjoying this story very much, and would recommend it to anyone who just wants to read something wholesome and nice. Check it out!

S. D. Huss, writer