I thought I’d run out of books for this series in the near future but after having Kindle Unlimited for the last four months, I’ve read quite a few great books to talk about. Although a lot of what I’ve been reading has been a continuation of previously started series’, so that’s not particularly helpful, but I have an entire list of standalones to read with Kindle Unlimited. Hopefully I’ll get through more of those while I have the service for another three months.
The Tea Dragon Society by Kay O’Neill
The Tea Dragon Society is my go to recommendation when someone asks for a graphic novel with a beautiful art style. This is still my absolute favourite art style I have ever seen, it’s seriously stunning. Even the colour palette is insane, there’s something very cosy and seasonal about it. Does that make sense? Each volume feels like a different season.
The story is also super cute. It’s not extremely plot heavy, but the pure beauty of every panel more than makes up for it. Plus there are little dragons that grow leaves that are used to brew tea. How could you not want to read that? Honestly, this entire series is a super quick, super cute reading experience that is sure to make you smile.
Synopsis: From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever After comes The Tea Dragon Society, a charming all-ages book that follows the story of Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of tea dragons.
After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon care-taking from the kind tea shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she befriends them and their shy ward, Minette, Greta sees how the craft enriches their lives—and eventually her own.
Dear McKinnon by Danielle Keil
I’m not sure if I’ll talk about other instalments in this series of standalones, so for now I’ll talk about both the series and this individual book. If you’re looking for a short read with pure feel good vibes, Dear McKinnon is for you. Unless you don’t like YA romance, then absolutely skip this. This is very much a high school romance so very cute and clean.
As every instalment in this ‘series’ is a standalone you can jump in at any point. Personally, I’ve enjoyed reading them in release order, with Dear McKinnon being top three of the five I’ve read so far. Each book has the mystery of figuring out who the secret admirer is, with some being easier to guess than others. The clues and sometimes games they set up are really fun and the stakes are so low you can curl up wit this book and just have a good time.
Synopsis: Everyone knows what it means to have a teal envelope taped to their locker on the first day of the month.
Everyone except new girl McKinnon Gregory.
The envelope is the start of a monthly tradition called the Secret Admirers, and something McKinnon never thought she’d see.
To her surprise– and everyone else’s– the teal envelope is taped to her locker on March first.
McKinnon only has one month to figure out the clues. But she barely knows anyone, which makes it infinitely harder to determine her secret admirer’s identity.
Will she figure it out before the month’s over?
And if she does, will the guy she’s fallen for through letters be just as amazing in person?
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