Cozy Fantasy Romance
What if the side quest is really the main quest?
Divine, a healer of the Goddess of Souls, has chased the thief who stole her talisman across half of Trelvania. The talisman is the key to accessing her magic well, and without it, she is powerless. While chasing her betrayer, former girlfriend, and servant of the Goddess of Condemnation, Divine meets Saph, a flirty tavern owner with an eyepatch and a proposition. Saph will help Divine locate her talisman if Divine helps her complete a mysterious quest in a chest.
Inspired by RPGs and set in scenic autumn, prepare for an adventure with gods and goddesses, deceitful exes, axe throwing, and fantastical creatures. Can Divine learn to trust again and find romance in the middle of finding her magic?
Fantasy / Cozy / LGBT / Sapphic / Lesbian
Read this fun interview with Saph, the main love interest.
Learn more about the magic system at John Scalzi's blog.
Discover Divine's favorite book and what's behind her name at iheartsappfic.
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Diane Billas on Goodreads wrote:With elements of beloved classics like Final Fantasy and D&D, Tavern Tale is a charming sapphic adventure rich in worldbuilding and cozy moments. Your next comfy read after Legends & Lattes. - Al Hess, Author of Keylime Sky and World Running Down
Hope on Goodreads wrote:For fans of Legends and Lattes, Tavern Tale is a cozy sapphic fantasy set in the fall with lots of adventure, mystery, flirtiness, and fun! I dove right into this RPG inspired novella and awaited anxiously to see how the quest would turn out. You meet lots of interesting characters and I swooned over the chemistry between the main character Divine and her love interest Saph. If you like lighthearted, fun fantasies, you'll want to pick up this book. - Diane Billas, Author of Superficial and Does Love Always Win
Dan Lasco on Goodreads wrote:The magic system is so interesting and added a layer of mystery and intrigue that I kind of missed in Legends & Lattes.
Erica Eberhart on Goodreads wrote:t's the kind of book that wraps you in a sense of comfort while still delivering a solid adventure. it’s cozy fantasy at its finest, blending magic, sapphic romance, and gods with just enough intrigue to keep you hooked.
Rae Valtera on Goodreads wrote:Fans of TTRPGs (particularly D&D and Crtitical Role) or choose your own adventure-esque stories will be drawn to this quick read. The novel features light spice, an elaborate religion and magic system, and finishes like the sweet treat that it is. I adored seeing a sapphic romance in a queernormative world and disability rep, particularly the acceptance of their disability.
This book reminds me of a one shot in DnD that you know is going to be a part of a major part of a campaign. As story unfolds, the world becomes more complex, more layered and I know there is so much to be explored.
Divine's struggle with her magic and how it ties to her Goddess and the pantheon as a whole really spoke to me.
My only complaint about this book is that I want more! I can't wait to see what Kristina has in store for Saph and Divine.