Ohhh how I know the Muffin Man after this book, and let me tell you that it's NOT enough of the Muffin Man. We want infinite amounts of the Muffin Man after just a little taste... mmm feed me. And speaking of feeding - beware, this book will give you a food kink. I never thought of that as "something" but only a few chapters in and I was looking at food veryyyyy differently. "Yes, Bode - bring that charcuterie board over here big boy!"

This story is... it is so chock-full of all of the best of Jade Dollston's writing. It's got her humor, her sensuality, her compassion, and the love - omg the love these characters have for one another and for children and even for the people who don't deserve their love... my heart.

Bode and Landree are a breath of fresh air - and together they are a a hurricane of fresh air! They took my breath away more than once - more than twenty times. Their individual stories are compelling and lovely and difficult. But together - together they are unstoppable.

We've gotten to know Bode as the funny man of his found family, and we've loved him so - for many books now. And to learn his entire story was so-so much more than I ever could have expected. He's the ultimate cinnamon roll MMC - seriously!!! Bode is THE ultimate man. And it is exemplified from the very beginning of this story, from the moment of meet cute, zebras included. And then Landree Lou, oh giiiiiiiirl! You are the best kind of hot mess express, you are my spirit animal... pun intended. I love you - your spirit, your heart, your kindness, your ruggedness, your fierce mama bear-edness, your tenacious attitude, your hard work, and your love of animals. Girl, I will be your bestie!

And put these two together? *Let's out a long breath* They are Mr. and Mrs. Cinnamon Roll personified - literary personified.

Jade, bravo. Bravo. The voyage you took us on in this book was heartwarming and heartbreaking, and everything in between. You are an A-class storyteller that tugs at all of the best heartstrings and bringing humanity to your characters. And we will now forever think about the Muffin Man in a very different light!

"Do you know the Muffin Man?"
"Who?"
"THE MUFFIN MAN!!"5 s1 comment Mindy Menotti bookishly_mindy 317 44

Goodness, where to even start with this review…. Mind blown is what comes to mind, truly a masterpiece!

This author has taken a story and added so much heart and emotion, love, tragic moments, plot twist you will never expect, laughter that will have you peeing your pants, spicy spice that will have you clutching your pearls & characters that will leave you craving so much more! Oh,and a few times I even wanted to drop kick one character in the throat!
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