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readingwithtemperance's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I think this has to be my favorite book out of the series. I loved Cherry and Dante's dynamic so much!
The adventure in this was so much fun! It was almost like Cherry had her own Pokédex with the Book of Beasts.
I think one of my favorite parts was whenall of the demon men had their literal dick measuring contest with the book lmao.
AlsoRebecca being a demon was auch a funny twist! And also mildly horrifying because what do you mean the adorable fluff ball is turning people into zombies!?
I loved the return of the talking sword!I seriously hope she gets her own book so she can get her own body and some mermaid booty.
The reunion with the family was also so sweet and had me absolutely sobbing. I love love loved that ending.
Also not to be feral buttttthe THRONE scnene was absolutely everything.
I need a new Mead Mishaps book ASAP. Tbh I kind of want Cumin to end up with Dante's sister. Or for both of them to at least get their own story or novella!
In conclusion I love Kimberly Lemming.
The adventure in this was so much fun! It was almost like Cherry had her own Pokédex with the Book of Beasts.
I think one of my favorite parts was when
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I loved the return of the talking sword!
The reunion with the family was also so sweet and had me absolutely sobbing. I love love loved that ending.
Also not to be feral butttt
I need a new Mead Mishaps book ASAP. Tbh I kind of want Cumin to end up with Dante's sister. Or for both of them to at least get their own story or novella!
In conclusion I love Kimberly Lemming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, and Slavery
Minor: Death, Blood, and Grief
garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The pacing got really weird at the end? Overall a fun read, although I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the earlier books in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, and Murder
Minor: Grief, Cannibalism, and War
mousegoddess's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I will reiterate, this is a series that must be read in order. The story won't land if you don't. There were few shaky bits and there was not a whole lot of plot. This a very character driven story and the theme is loneliness. That is the plot. Lonely people connecting... and being not entirely mentally stable, but the why is already established in the world-building. For me, it was a satisfying read even tho by my usual metrics it feels like I should dislike this one a little. This isn't really a spoiler but I am ambivalent about the "resurrection" of Cin's sister. I can see where it can be rationalized based on the first book...but it still feels like a bit of a copout.
ETA:The rationale for the old dragon keeping her the way he did is weak and is niggling at me.
ETA:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Gore
kathleenmcg's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Can a relationship that starts with a spiked cup of tea, a deep suspicion of motives, and a tiara, be successful?
Of the three books, written by Kimberly Lemming, this third novel in the Mead Mishaps series, That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human, spent the most time on the journey. Set in the same world as her previous two novels, we find our heroine, Cherry, who fails yet another attempt to escape from a dragon. The dragon whom she had the misfortune to meet kidnapped her, installed her in a tower, and proceeded to ignore her for five long years. Did I mention five years?
Enter our hero, Dante, a grumpy dragon, out searching for his fated mate, unexpectedly stumbles upon her. Dante instantly wants to rescue her. Desperately. Enough so that he politely chokes down a terrible cup of tea that Cherry serves him. Unfortunately, in her mind, drugging him would best help convince him to take her home. Whoops. It doesn't quite work out the way she intended.
So the adventure begins with mistrust at the relationship center. Can they build trust with her having been imprisoned by another dragon and his nonconsensual drugging? Cherry is so mistrustful, she basically gives Dante only a cardinal direction to take to her home village. Building trust cannot be hurried. In the mean time, road trip!
These two characters, in That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human, did not have that instant connection that the other two couples built on during their own Mead Mishaps adventures. Speaking of whom, a few of the characters from the previous two novels in the series had incredibly funny cameo roles. Cinnamon, the spice, was prevalent in a book that was a joy to read. Speaking of spice, when Dante and Cherry finally come together, they combust. So much so, that I thought I might have to replace my brand new Kindle.
Of the three books, written by Kimberly Lemming, this third novel in the Mead Mishaps series, That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human, spent the most time on the journey. Set in the same world as her previous two novels, we find our heroine, Cherry, who fails yet another attempt to escape from a dragon. The dragon whom she had the misfortune to meet kidnapped her, installed her in a tower, and proceeded to ignore her for five long years. Did I mention five years?
Enter our hero, Dante, a grumpy dragon, out searching for his fated mate, unexpectedly stumbles upon her. Dante instantly wants to rescue her. Desperately. Enough so that he politely chokes down a terrible cup of tea that Cherry serves him. Unfortunately, in her mind, drugging him would best help convince him to take her home. Whoops. It doesn't quite work out the way she intended.
So the adventure begins with mistrust at the relationship center. Can they build trust with her having been imprisoned by another dragon and his nonconsensual drugging? Cherry is so mistrustful, she basically gives Dante only a cardinal direction to take to her home village. Building trust cannot be hurried. In the mean time, road trip!
These two characters, in That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human, did not have that instant connection that the other two couples built on during their own Mead Mishaps adventures. Speaking of whom, a few of the characters from the previous two novels in the series had incredibly funny cameo roles. Cinnamon, the spice, was prevalent in a book that was a joy to read. Speaking of spice, when Dante and Cherry finally come together, they combust. So much so, that I thought I might have to replace my brand new Kindle.
That That Time I Got Drunk and Rescued a Human was written by a BIPOC author, and diverse characters added the proverbial cherry on top. I look forward to Ms. Lemming's books to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Confinement and Drug use
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh my gosh, are you kidding me? I loved this! I had no idea who this book was going to be about, and when I figured it out, I had to stop reading for a minute and collect myself, because I was so excited. This book was so fun and had all of Kimberly’s classic humor, her wonderful characters, the wonderful boohail, and so much more. We got to see Alexis and meet some new characters which was super fun. We got to wrap some things up from the past left on answered, and we got to see more smutty deliciousness. What a wonderful read, and I am left here in such a good mood :-)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
moyarb's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Sexual content
Moderate: Gore, Violence, and Kidnapping
taroroot's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, Slavery, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death and Grief
indieandajean's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Much like the rest of the Mead Mishaps books, That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human is giving you exactly what it says it will (shifter romance and humor), no more, no less. It's an enjoyable, adventurous, saucy read giving just the right amount of character cameos from the previous books to keep the cozy/ familiar vibes coming (yay for Cherry being alive, yay for more Alexis content).
I will say for those that normally skip authors notes and launch themselves into a book, that early on there is a significant amount of dubious consent (relating to smelly drugged tea and misunderstandings) which is personally not my favorite thing. The content warnings supplied in the book were enough to prepare me to expect it, so it didn't ruin the book for me and that's why I personally love that all of Lemmigs books come with content warnings. The rest of the book does rely on Cherry and Dante's bond being formed in that moment of dub con, but the remainder of the book does include enthusiastic consent, so it is worth the read if you can get past that bit.
Overall the book is a great blend of humor, fantasy, and romance. If you enjoyed the other two books in this series, this will absolutely be your cup of (hopefully not smelly) tea.
I will say for those that normally skip authors notes and launch themselves into a book, that early on there is a significant amount of dubious consent (relating to smelly drugged tea and misunderstandings) which is personally not my favorite thing. The content warnings supplied in the book were enough to prepare me to expect it, so it didn't ruin the book for me and that's why I personally love that all of Lemmigs books come with content warnings. The rest of the book does rely on Cherry and Dante's bond being formed in that moment of dub con, but the remainder of the book does include enthusiastic consent, so it is worth the read if you can get past that bit.
Overall the book is a great blend of humor, fantasy, and romance. If you enjoyed the other two books in this series, this will absolutely be your cup of (hopefully not smelly) tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.0
this was such a fun installment to the mead mishaps series!! i swear kimberly's humor is just top-notch and i love how she intertwines it in this fantastical world she's created. i had a great time while reading and loved getting to know more about dante. i do wish we had a little more sister time between cherry and cinnamon because i just would have ate it up. overall a great read and i can't wait for the next book!
⚠️: kidnapping, violence, drug use, gore, slavery, blood, grief, death
⚠️: kidnapping, violence, drug use, gore, slavery, blood, grief, death
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, and Slavery
Minor: Death, Blood, and Grief
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming is the third book in the Mead Mishaps series and it's just as fun as the first two books in the series.
This book is about Cherry, the long lost sister of Cinnamon, Cinnamon is the the main character from the first book. Cherry was abducted 5 years prior by something that lives in the lake on the edge of her small town, so the story opens up with her stuck in a tower. Cherry gets rescued by Dante, a dragon shifter who happens to be friends with the main characters of book one and book two.
Cherry has been kidnapped once already, she doesn't feel like she can trust Dante because he happens to know the entity that kidnapped Cherry the first time! Cherry thinks that there's no way that Dante will aid her escape so she uses some local mushrooms to drug Dante. Dante, in his drugged state, bites Cherry and a dragon bite means that they're now formally (or informally) mated to one another. They then set off on a journey to get Cherry home BUT Cherry refuses to tell Dante directly where she's from, because she's afraid that he's not friendly after all.
This story was romantic, funny, gory, surprising, and just down right entertaining! If you like paranormal romance, fantasy romance, humor, and smut, then this is for you!
The whole beginning of the story was messy, with the drugging and the no consensual biting. At one point Dante puts his face in Cherry's crotch without permission because he thinks that's how to woo a human woman. I had to knock half a star off for all the non consent and funny business shit.
Overall, I really enjoyed this novel! This is one of my favorite romance series. I'm giving this 4.5 stars out of 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5/5 Stars
This book is about Cherry, the long lost sister of Cinnamon, Cinnamon is the the main character from the first book. Cherry was abducted 5 years prior by something that lives in the lake on the edge of her small town, so the story opens up with her stuck in a tower. Cherry gets rescued by Dante, a dragon shifter who happens to be friends with the main characters of book one and book two.
Cherry has been kidnapped once already, she doesn't feel like she can trust Dante because he happens to know the entity that kidnapped Cherry the first time! Cherry thinks that there's no way that Dante will aid her escape so she uses some local mushrooms to drug Dante. Dante, in his drugged state, bites Cherry and a dragon bite means that they're now formally (or informally) mated to one another. They then set off on a journey to get Cherry home BUT Cherry refuses to tell Dante directly where she's from, because she's afraid that he's not friendly after all.
This story was romantic, funny, gory, surprising, and just down right entertaining! If you like paranormal romance, fantasy romance, humor, and smut, then this is for you!
The whole beginning of the story was messy, with the drugging and the no consensual biting. At one point Dante puts his face in Cherry's crotch without permission because he thinks that's how to woo a human woman. I had to knock half a star off for all the non consent and funny business shit.
Overall, I really enjoyed this novel! This is one of my favorite romance series. I'm giving this 4.5 stars out of 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5/5 Stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail