The Wandering Inn: Book 10 - The Wind Runner by Pirateaba
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After the previous doorstopper, my anger at the town is still rather bright-hot. And even though we're getting back into the Wind Runner's story, not to mention Ruin's and a certain doctor, I'm still hot over the aftermath of the goblins.

This book leads us out of those very depressing woods. Things aren't better, so to speak, and I wouldn't blame her for never really forgiving ANY of them, but there is hope for new adventure and growth and there ARE some nice people out there. Indeed, I can think of a couple of GREAT blacksmithing sequences that had me practically cheering for how fun they were.

So much happens. I can't stress to you enough just how huge these stories are, of how vast and varied and interesting they are. And best of all, everything continues forward from what has already been built. Think One Piece, the weight of so many events, great characters, and then get an idea about THIS particular series.

The best part IS that it has serious stuff going on, even epic battles, serious consequences, WHILE carving out really beautiful, light-hearted, even GOOFY sequences to let the happiness, the caring, shine.

These books are showing me just how much I'm unwilling to set any laurel upon grimdark fantasy. It has its place, but it can be so damn draining. The Wandering Inn, however, effortlessly recharges me even as it builds to the serious bits.

Hence: it's an endlessly enjoyable read.

My synesthesia is now, quite simply, stuck with true bubbly drinks that literally float in my mouth. I can't quite figure out whether I want to cough or laugh at any moment.


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