Update: The Kindle option has now been offered. Review pending.

When requested, I did not realize this book was not offered "for Kindle". I cannot read or send feedback. That is disappointing since I enjoyed the author's previous book, Illustrated Girl.
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The Tinker’s Daughter by Josephine Angelini is not the YA fluff I initially expected; it’s more of a cozy fantasy adventure with magic, courage, and, well… dietary preferences.

Jonara starts off in quite the predicament, her village is about to offer her up as a virgin sacrifice to a dragon, because apparently, that’s how traditions work. Lucky for her, this particular dragon has sworn off virgins entirely and prefers a pescatarian diet instead. Thus begins an unlikely alliance, where Jonara and her scaly rescuer team up to take down the villainous sorcerer, Asphodel, whose grand plan seems to involve stomping through towns on his way to claiming the throne.

While the humor and adventure keep things moving, the pacing didn’t fully hook me, and some of the character moments didn’t resonate as deeply as I’d hoped. It has plenty of charm, and if you’re in the mood for lighthearted fantasy with a dose of ridiculousness, this might be worth a read. For me, though, it wasn’t quite the right fit.

I really enjoyed this cozy fantasy story. It had me at Dragons and really just warmed my heart. I loved our MCs. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I will definitely be checking out their backlog

This was a really wholesome story about a girl and a dragon. Dragons, say less?!

As a gild from a village actually wins the lottery and wins a pig she soon discovers that the real prize actually was to be the Virgin sacrifice to a dragon.
This Dragon however is not what she thinks. He was stolen by an evil wizard and now our Tinkers daughter has to leave for an adventour to go and knock this evil wizard down.

This is the perfect adventurous story to just read and enjoy.

Oh how I love a good cozy fantasy! I loved the characters and the romance, the quest and I loved that it's a dragon shifter romance but it's pretty PG not smutty. Such a fun read!

A cute cozy fantasy that is worth the read! I hadn't realised that this book was part of a series, so I ended up reading the first book after. The book can be read as a standalone.

3.5 stars.

The Tinker’s daughter was a quick and easy read that I enjoyed. It is a fairytale-esque fantasy that was both light hearted and funny. I laughed multiple times while reading. It had a cozy feel but the stakes were a bit higher. This is book two in the series. I haven’t read book one and this read fine as a standalone.

Our main character, Jonara, is offered as a sacrifice to a dragon. Jonara had lots of spunk and she wasn’t going to stand around and let a dragon eat her. The dragon turns out to be different than Jonara thought and a friendship develops between them.
When they learn an evil wizard, Asphodel, is destroying towns, they team up together and raise and army to defeat him.

Dragon was adorable at times and very protective of Jonara, but I won’t say anything more about him to avoid spoilers.

This was a romance. There is some non-sexual nudity mentioned, and accidental sexual touching which some people may not like. The characters are twenty or up so this is an adult read, but it was closed door and fairly clean.

This one is perfect for those looking for a romantasy that is more light hearted.

Well written story that had me racing to finish it. It shows you can do anything you put your mind to and how your faith can be your greatest strength

This book needs more hype because WOW! I was all in the entire time! Now, I need to visit other stories from this realm. I hope the author keeps writing more because it is so cozy! If you were a fan of fantasies and fairytales growing up (or still are), then this book needs to be added to your TBR! It reads like a new fairytale but has the humor and wit that keeps you entertained thanks to our heroine. She’s smart, cunning and not afraid to speak her mind. Little things she did like grinning at the enemy when she shocked him had me smiling along with her. I didn’t want this story to end! I only wish there was a spicy version of this story as well as a spicy version where our MC ends up with the bad guy because the banter there was BANTERING! Please read this book because it was well thought out, there were unexpected twists and it was extremely well-written!

Thank you to NetGalley, Josephine Angelini and Sungrazer Publishing for providing me with this ARC!

I only recognized the author's name from the paranormal romance craze in the early 2010s, so I really didn't know what to expect here. Well. I was giggling on the first page and my mirth only increased as I read on. This is the cutest, coziest, funniest book I've read in a long time. It's a breath of fresh air and a balm for the soul. Characters have distinct voices, the plot moves along at a good clip, and did I mention it's funny?

I'm now going to seek out the other titles in this series and recommend them for my library.

thank you netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

the tinker‘s daughter is the second book in the series, which i didn’t know at first. it can be easily read as a standalone, as i was not confused about any of the plot points.
jonara is a truly likeable fmc that can fend for herself and is not described as a strikingly beautiful tiny sack of bones. that alone is worth 4 stars to me. the writing was fun, the mc was cute, the relationship adorable, the villain relatable. i hope we get to see a redemption arc for asphodel, as i kinda liked him :)
all in all this was a fun fantasy read that could be mostly described as cozy if it was a little more low-stakes.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

4.5⭐️

I love this cozy fantasy series! While this is book 2 in the series, it can absolutely be read as a standalone. I read the whole thing in one night. I’m not always a fan of shifter romances, but I found myself really enjoying this one (probably because it was more of an emotional romance than a bunch of spice). The romance progressed pretty quickly but with the book being on the shorter side, it made sense. I love a book with dragons and this one delivered. You also get curses, amnesia, an array of magical creatures (fairies, elves, trolls, ogres, etc), a strong FMC, and witty banter galore.

I’m excited to continue this series and to see what characters and conflicts we get introduced to in book 3!

Thank you to NetGalley and Josephine for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Jonara is being sacrificed to a dragon who supposedly eats virgins. This dragon though is a bit different and eats fish. They begin a quest, by gathering an army, to defeat Asphodel the evil sorcerer, who is destroying towns on his way south to get the crown. But the dragon has a secret that changes everything. What choice will be made?

The book gifts us with a friendly, cozy narrative that is warm-heartedly funny and full of the protagonist's dry wit. There is a straightforward and honest feel to the 1st person POV of this clearly excellent plan-maker, go-getter, kind-souled person. I can see everything happening, clear as day, thanks to the precise detailing that breathes wondrous life into the page as Jonara shares her ongoing story. A tale colored in whimsy — a full-blown adventure with so many exciting things going on but paced beautifully.

I love the melding of different known dragon and ultimately fairy tale traits and the author's take on them, structured by her creativity. That jaw-dropping reveal about Jonara and the dragon's situation is a game-changer. You have never read a story with a dragon such as this, believe me. I was so pleasantly surprised, so glad that they didn't put it in the synopsis, so I'm not spoiling it either. Every reader should have the opportunity of that feeling, as I'm sure the author intended.

You will adore the dragon. I smiled so much reading this my cheeks should hurt. There were plenty of times I wanted to hug him and a few of the other interesting characters.

There is a lesson here in kindness, in caring and helping others. How the world could be different if only we would implement them. And there are fierce female power vibes and respect. This is a story of valor, the power of companionship, of love, of good over evil.

I had no idea this was the second book in a series when I started reading, but it didn’t matter at all—it stands alone perfectly! In fact, not knowing the backstory of Lucitopia made the plot twists even more exciting. If you’re into cozy fantasy, this is a book (and a series) you’ll want to check out.

Jonara, the tinker’s daughter, is such a fantastic character. She’s funny, clever, and completely relatable. The story kicks off with her thinking she’s won a pig in her village’s lottery, only to find out she’s actually been “chosen” to be a sacrifice to a dragon. Lucky for her, this dragon doesn’t eat maidens. Instead, he’s got a mission of his own, and Jonara quickly teams up with him on a quest to stop the evil sorcerer Asphodel.

Asphodel is stealing townspeople’s names and their will to live, creating a dark and intriguing backdrop to this otherwise lighthearted story. I loved the mix of humor, adventure, and a touch of romance. The growing connection between Jonara and the dragon is adorable without being too much.

The writing hooked me right from the start with its humor (that never felt forced) and fast pace. The dialogue was sharp and witty, and the humor balanced perfectly with the emotional moments. If you need a break from heavy, high-stakes fantasy, The Tinker’s Daughter is the perfect choice. It’s funny, heartwarming, and full of surprises. I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series!

Thanks to Sungrazer Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC—this one was a delightful find! All opinions are my own.

A delightful fantasy that reminded me of The Princess Bride with laugh out loud moments as well as some tense ones.. Although it is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
Jonara has won the lottery! Wonderful, her and her father can always use a pig or money, but wait, no she has actually won the opportunity to become a dragon's dinner. Not exactly something to celebrate. But as things turn out, maybe it is. Lots of tongue in cheek moments. Love Jonara, a girl not afraid to speak her mind and order a huge dragon around. A really delightful read.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc to read and review.

I jumped at the chance to read and review this book when I saw it as an available option. If you love cozy fantasy, this may be a series you need to dive into. You do not need to read them in order and they really can stand on their own. The first book, Illustrated Girl happens in the same world as The Tinker's Daughter, but honestly, I didn't even link it in my mind until about 2/3 of the way through and a couple of things are revealed.

Jonara is a phenomenal and fun character. She wanders into the book thinking she's won a pig in the village lottery but is, instead, being sacrificed to the local dragon as the village believes they must sacrifice a virgin or the dragon will decimate their village.

Without getting into too many revealing spoilers, I will say the dragon is super cool and definitely doesn't enjoy eating virgins. He does, however, have a mission and Jonara is able to become in partner in a quest to defeat Asphodel, an evil sorcerer who has tormenting towns by stealing their names and almost removing their will to live.

There are secrets upon secrets which I hope you will stick around to read and find out. It's cozy fantasy more than romantasy but still, the bits about a crush and growing affections are super cute.

The book has a very sweet and cozy winter vibes!! Highly recommending this once the book is out for a perfect winter cozy read!! I enjoyed it a lot 😁 Thank you soo much Netgalley for this book and definitely would be checking out other Angelini books!

4/5 ⭐️
While reading, this book at times reminded me of classic fairytales, Monty Python, George of the Jungle, and Howl’s Moving Castle. I know. A strange combination. But I recommend reading this for yourself to see what I mean.
This is another book I’m torn on how to rate it. Cause on one hand I loved. It was an adult story, but silly and light-hearted. I loved the characters. I loved all their interactions. However, I really wish this was longer. Like I understand after the final big plot twist why it wasn’t, but everything felt so rushed. Like all the plot points and development would normally had made up 3-6 thick fantasy books. And because of the speed there were some plot holes and lack of understanding for certain motivations. Or the motivations would’ve been understandable and packed a bigger punch if it had been allowed to simmer.
Overall, very enjoyable. I loved it. Again, loved the characters and the twists. I just wish it gave itself more time.
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for providing an advance reader copy of this book for my honest review.

Oh, I loved reading this book! I loved the first and I was excited to see where this sequel would go. I had such a great time getting to know Jonara and her dragon! It was such a nice and enjoyable fairly low stakes story with characters that were so fantastic to read about!

I'm wondering about the world, because the first book was about the Virtues, and they weren't mentioned in this one, it was about different creatures like dragons and such. I think each book will be affected by each story, which characters are there, and maybe about who is from our world. We'll see with future books!

Jonara is practical, and she's resourceful. To be given as a sacrifice to this dragon, and being lucky that he doesn't want to eat her, well, that was great. But then things built to being a rebellion against Asphodel, and her common sense and organization was of great help, and I loved it!

We basically got confirmation of my theory about Asphodel, which was great, as well as deeper view of this part of the world, which was great. Also, we got to see what it's like when someone from our world stays in Lucitopia, which was great to read!

This was a terrific read and I can't wait for the sequel!

A cute and cozy fantasy about a girl who ends up as a sacrifice to a dragon and goes off to war, for typical reasons but still worth the read. While this is a second book it can be read as a stand-alone.