A Tale of Hijinks & Honeydew

I have had the privilege to be an early reader for this book and oh boy was it amazing.

Alex has included so many different representations in this book that I am sure you will feel seen one way or another. As someone with a disability, being able to see yourself in the main character is something that rarely, if ever happens.

The main characters, Wynnie and Quintzy are both loveable in their own unique ways. They are very different from each other and that is what makes their relationship so special. They both help each other develop as characters, with Wynnie accommodating Quintzy's disability and Quintzy doing the same. The side characters add their own special flavour to the mix, with Torin being one of my absolute favs. The “villain” per say is unlikeable which is nice - no falling for the morally grey villain in this one. I assume this is a standalone but I would never say no to a sequal to see Wynnie and Quintzy on their next adventure.

This is a cozy fantasy, which is my all time favourite genre, and has the right balance of cozyness and high stakes so that you want to keep reading. The plot is unique and easy to follow along which makes for a lovely read that will guarantee you feeling warm and cozy at the end.