Queen B’s Decree: I loved both The Spellshop and The Enchanted Greenhouse, so I immediately snagged this one, even though I knew it was a standalone.
It definitely has a different vibe. Our teenage FMC, Calisa, is spending the summer helping out at her great-aunt’s inn—all to avoid the boyfriend that cheated on her and broke her heart. But this is no normal inn, and while Calisa lives in a world where magic is fake…she has her suspicions.
I really enjoyed all the characters, from the grumpy Auntie Zee, groundkeeper’s son Jack, and all the guests. I loved Calisa and Jack working together to solve the problems of the inn, watching their friendship flourish.
The Faraway Inn was just a heartwarming tale about friendship and family, learning to both ask for and accept help, and discovering the differences between us all that make the world a better place.
Book: The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst
Series: standalone
Genre: Fantasy/YA
Plot Devices/Tropes: magic