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A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy, perfect for readers of Travis Baldree and Sangu Mandanna.
Tao is an immigrant fortune teller, traveling between villages with just her trusty mule for company. She only tells "small" fortunes: whether it will hail next week; which boy the barmaid will kiss; when the cow will calve. She knows from bitter experience that big fortunes come with big consequences…
Even if it’s a lonely life, it’s better than the one she left behind. But a small fortune unexpectedly becomes something more when a (semi) reformed thief and an ex-mercenary recruit her into their desperate search for a lost child. Soon, they’re joined by a baker with a knead for adventure, and—of course—a slightly magical cat.
Tao sets down a new path with companions as big-hearted as her fortunes are small. But as she lowers her walls, the shadows of her past are closing in—and she’ll have to decide whether to risk everything to preserve the family she never thought she could have.
Praise for The Teller of Small Fortunes:
“If you're running a little low on serotonin, trust me: brew yourself a hot drink, curl up with this treasure of a tale, and thank me later! It's the warmest, loveliest book I've read in ages.”
— Sangu Mandanna
National bestelling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
“Joyful, heartwarming, and utterly charming... a cup of hot (fortune-telling) tea straight to the soul. Readers will delight in this whimsical, healing tale.”
— Amélie Wen Zhao
New York Times & international bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
“Warm, welcoming, and endlessly inventive, The Teller of Small
Fortunes feels like being invited in for tea with a dear friend
(and expert storyteller!). An utter and complete delight to read.”
— Grace D. Li
New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief
“A lovely cosy fantasy about tiny fortunes, baked goods, ugly cats, and all of the small things that matter.”
— Olivia Atwater
author of Half a Soul
“The Teller of Small Fortunes is a warm and lovely book that will soothe your heart. Its gentleness and coziness are such a delightful gift.”
— India Holton
International bestselling author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
“It's such a delight when a book is every bit as wonderful as you hope it will be. This is a beautiful treasure of a book that will warm your heart and heal your soul.”
— Sarah Beth Durst
New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
“...a curative journey of found friendship and diaspora feels, steeped in so much kindness that even the most cynical of readers will not be able to resist its charms.”
— Eliza Chan
#1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fathomfolk
“...very funny and incredibly charming. I found it impossible not to fall in love with this crew. If you loved Legends & Lattes but wanted more plot and feels, this book is perfect for you. I adored it!”
— Frances White
Sunday Times bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned
“...an absolute delight from start to finish. Settle in for a cozy, heartwarming journey full of twists and turns, found family, and appreciating the little things alongside the big ones. This book is a true joy.”
— Genevieve Gornichec
author of The Witch's Heart
“Lovely and sweet and comforting. But the most beautiful part
was how it was not only about found family, but about finding your way back to your family.”
— Quenby Olson
author of the Miss Percy Guide series
“The Teller of Small Fortunes is such a palate cleanser... a world
resplendent with charm, gentleness, reconciliation and love. There
were many joyous cathartic tears shed. I adored every minute of
it!”
— A.Y. Chao
Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai
Immortal
“A wonderfully warm, cozy, and immersive fantasy adventure
that left me brimming with happiness.”
— Stephanie Burgis
author of Scales & Sensibility
“...a breath of fresh air...the epitome of what I think of when I hear 'cosy fantasy.'”
— S.A. MacLean
Sunday Times bestselling author of The Phoenix Keeper
“A warmhearted, often cozy story about telling fortunes--and sometimes, stealing them. A delight.”
— John Wiswell
Nebula-winning author of Someone You Can Build A Nest In
“Tender-hearted and filled with love... The Teller of Small Fortunes will make you believe in the magic of found families and second chances.”
— Georgia Summers
Sunday Times bestselling author of The City of Stardust
“...a deeply endearing and entertaining fantasy road trip.
Charming, relatable, and tender, The Teller of Small Fortunes
will
delight readers looking for their next cozy adventure.”
— Maiga Doocy
author of Sorcery and Small Magics
“As comforting as the scent of freshly baked bread, this is a
hug
in book form and the perfect comfort read... whimsical, cosy
perfection and I loved every second of it.”
— Nadia El-Fassi
author of Best Hex Ever
“A charming tale with a big heart...an utterly delightful
debut.”
— Genoveva Dimova
author of Foul Days
“Like one of those lift-you-off-the-ground, ribcage-cracking
hugs—dizzyingly delightful, a little painful, and so incredibly
therapeutic.”
— Jules Arbeaux
author of Lord of the Empty Isles
"It's the book version of a warm cup of tea, with the perfect mix of adventure, found family, and heart.”
— Amy Avery
author of The Longest Autumn