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I was so excited to receive this book, because I loved the first book in the Pell series (Kill the Farm Boy). I was hopeful that this would continue in the fun vein of the first, and I was not disappointed.
This fantastic book not only turns classic fantasy tropes upside down, it shakes their pockets for loose change. I loved it! It was chock full of puns, ridiculous situations, and hilarious characters.
Offi, the emo gnome might very well be my favorite. There’s nothing like a cute little gnome wearing gothic blacks, and rolling his eyes, to make a person chuckle. Reading his interactions with Onni was a lesson in how funny tweaking words here and there can be.
The writing was fantastic, the story was quick-moving and funny as Pell, and I honestly can’t think of a single thing I’d change. I enjoyed this book even more than the first, and that’s saying something. I’m still grinning, thinking about prophetic cabbages…
If you enjoy quirky books, word plays, and a healthy dose of humor, this book is for you.
*This review will go live on my blog (link posted below) on March 15th. It was also be posted on my Goodreads account at https://www.goodreads.com/WittyandSarcasticBookclub.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 14 March, 2019: Finished reading
- 14 March, 2019: Reviewed