“The best way I know to describe this book is “Stardew Valley meets The Hobbit”. “

Review by Rayleigh Setser

When Eilaen gets a mysterious letter in the mail indicating that her grandfather has left his farm to her upon his passing, she heads out with her best friend Kaida for a new adventure. She doesn’t know anything about farming, but she’s willing to give it a shot. The charming Fae-next-door named Jareth doesn’t hurt either, even if he’s a little bit grumpy and doesn’t know the meaning of personal space.

But when trouble occurs on the farm, will Eilaen be up to the task of putting the effort into fixing things or will she hightail it back to where she came from? Eilaen never would have thought that figuring out the farm basics would be the easy part of this adventure. But a halfing’s gotta do what a halfling’s gotta do, and she just hopes it’s sorted out by dinner time.

"Family, Eileen learned, can come in all flavors, just like pastries. Sometimes you're born into it. Sometimes your family looks like you. But sometimes, your family finds you and picks you up out of your ashes, sweeps you off, and helps you back onto your feet."

How is this book only 137 pages long? I feel as if I just journeyed to Smallburrow and spent so much time with Eileen and Kaida. I'm convinced that the pages are magic and it's really a full length novel. 

The best way I know to describe this book is "Stardew Valley meets The Hobbit". Everything about this book is cozy and so wholesome. It feels like a lovely Autumn afternoon with tea, cakes, a fireplace, and your best friends. The pacing of the story is perfect and I really enjoyed reading every page. Also, the platonic friendships? YES PLEASE. I feel like fiction is saturated with romance right now, and I genuinely loved the simplicity of platonic friends who build their lives together and encourage each other. 

There's no cursing, no spice, and no gore/action. It's truly a "Hallmark with a touch of fantasy" and it's everything I wanted when I downloaded it. 

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