Reviews with content warning for Confinement - That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human

The other ones were really fun, but this one is THE BEST!!! The humor was spot on- I cackled laughing. The enchanted sword sort of stole the show, but in the best way possible.

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mousegoddess's review

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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.

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druzyquartz's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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bedtimesandbooks's review

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hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

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fromjuliereads's review

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adventurous 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? Yes

3.0

I enjoyed this book! It wasn't my favourite out of the 3 released so far, but it was a good time! It definitely explored some important and interesting topics. And I loved getting to see the other characters happy in their lives and relationships.

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kathleenmcg's review against another edition

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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.

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.

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