Ratings29
Average rating4.2
A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy, perfect for readers of Travis Baldree and Sangu Mandanna.
Tao is an immigrant fortune teller, traveling between villages with just her trusty mule for company. She only tells “small” fortunes: whether it will hail next week; which boy the barmaid will kiss; when the cow will calve. She knows from bitter experience that big fortunes come with big consequences…
Even if it’s a lonely life, it’s better than the one she left behind. But a small fortune unexpectedly becomes something more when a (semi) reformed thief and an ex-mercenary recruit her into their desperate search for a lost child. Soon, they’re joined by a baker with a “knead” for adventure, and—of course—a slightly magical cat.
Tao starts down a new path with companions as big-hearted as her fortunes are small. But as she lowers her walls, the shadows of her past close in—and she’ll have to decide whether to risk everything to preserve the family she never thought she could have.
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This will end up being one of the best books I will read all year, hands down no questions asked. This is such a warm and cozy read that I didn't know I was looking for. Legends and Lattes has been one of my favorite cozy reads since it came out and I've been chasing the feeling I got when I read it and I have finally found it.
Tao is such a wonderful character, relateable, vunerable, and quirky. The rest of the cast is equally entertaining and well thought out.
The adventure Tao goes on is equal parts funny and emotional. Watching her grow as a character alongside the others was such a heartwarming journey.
The Teller of Small Fortunes will definitely be one of my most recommended books of the year.
This was utterly delightful from start to finish. A heartwarming, cozy story centering primarily around found family with a wonderful cast of characters. I'm very likely to re-read this when I'm in the mood for unadulterated good-vibes.
I’m pretty sure this will be a cozy read for most readers - lightly adventurous traveling story, friendship and a cat! I consumed the audio of this between some more aggravating reads and found it very relaxing and soothing. I loved the sweets descriptions and it made me hungry every time. Just noting there is some racism, an estranged family relationship and a missing child.
Tao, a Shinarian, travels Esthera in her cart with her donkey companion reading small fortunes to residents of the towns she visits. At one stop, she tells small fortunes that change the trajectory of her future and begrudgingly welcomes new traveling companions.
Cat satisfaction rating: 🐈🐈🐈 out of 5. Love that there’s a mundane cat, but not enough cat cuteness or other cat behaviors, and why is he always craving sweets and other carbs?! It distracted me everytime!
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