After a lengthy set up of how unfair Ruri's life has been the novel settles into some very interesting world building. Outside the human realm is a beAfter a lengthy set up of how unfair Ruri's life has been the novel settles into some very interesting world building. Outside the human realm is a beast realm ruled by the Dragon King. Ruri finds herself exiled to here and finally she gets to be apart from Asahi.
Ruri's perpetual bad luck and her apparent good luck in the Dragon Kingdom are tied to a charisma based magic system. Her overpowered status is based solely on her ability to get those controlling the magic of the world to do favors for her. The how and why she spends the back half of the book in the form of a white cat is also ultimately tied to her magical charisma.
After a lengthy set up of how unfair Ruri's life has been the novel settles into some very interesting world building. Outside the human realm is a beast realm ruled by the Dragon King. Ruri finds herself exiled to here and finally she gets to be apart from Asahi.
Ruri's perpetual bad luck and her apparent good luck in the Dragon Kingdom are tied to a charisma based magic system. Her overpowered status is based solely on her ability to get those controlling the magic of the world to do favors for her. The how and why she spends the back half of the book in the form of a white cat is also ultimately tied to her magical charisma.
Poison Kiss by Ana Mardoll is the first Earthside book. It's a queer urban fantasy set in Texas. While there is romance and the most adorable polyamorPoison Kiss by Ana Mardoll is the first Earthside book. It's a queer urban fantasy set in Texas. While there is romance and the most adorable polyamorous trio ever, it's mostly about the types of families you make for yourself
Poison Kiss by Ana Mardoll is the first Earthside book. It's a queer urban fantasy set in Texas. While there is romance and the most adorable polyamorous trio ever, it's mostly about the types of families you make for yourself
The illustrations are a little rough but the entire book is high energy. The off model chickens work with the larger than life text and the silliness The illustrations are a little rough but the entire book is high energy. The off model chickens work with the larger than life text and the silliness of some of things one can say in chicken language.
**spoiler alert** Thankfully Robbie's pregnancy isn't an excuse for extra melodrama. Although she's put in danger a couple of times, it's not any situ**spoiler alert** Thankfully Robbie's pregnancy isn't an excuse for extra melodrama. Although she's put in danger a couple of times, it's not any situation that puts her pregnancy at risk. What the pregnancy does is force Robbie to approach danger at a more cautious angle. It makes for an interesting change in pace for the series.
**spoiler alert** Lydia is in a small group of cozy lead characters. She's older (forties). She's heavy (200 lbs). She makes her own clothing (but not**spoiler alert** Lydia is in a small group of cozy lead characters. She's older (forties). She's heavy (200 lbs). She makes her own clothing (but not well). She likes bright, clashing things and she's not obsessed with current fashion trends. She's one of the reasons I will be reading further in this series.
The other main reason is Baby Lobster. She's the calico cat on the cover. She's clearly written by someone who has lived with a calico or two in their life time. She's a lovable, no fucks to give chaos demon who is absolutely loyal to Lydia and only Lydia.