The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance

“Charming and lovely, with a wonderful found family, The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance is a heartfelt and heartwarming story about finding your own peace.”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

“What if a life’s ambition could never fulfill a heart’s desire? This book pairs a languid, sweet tale that will warm the hearts of cozy fantasy readers with a lovable cast of characters.”—J. Penner, author of A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

“A delightful curl-up-under-a-blanket read that will be right at home on any cozy fantasy lover’s bookshelf.”—Emily Krempholtz, USA Today bestselling author of Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore

“A wonderful tale of found family, with impeccable character growth, romance, and a world readers will wish they could step into . . . cozy fantasy at its best!”—Annie Summerlee, author of The Book of Blood and Roses

“Wrap yourself up in a blanket and have a warm cup of tea close at hand! This may be the coziest fantasy I’ve ever read.”—Ry Herman, author of This Princess Kills Monsters

“The perfect blend of magical academia and whimsical D&D flair, Bullen’s debut brims with tender longing and heartfelt comfort. I will read anything she writes!”—Nadia El-Fassi, author of Love at First Fright

“A book that feels like a don’t-leave-the-tavern D&D session . . . depth, warmth, and impeccable world-building all at once.”—Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

“Bullen cleverly transposes academia’s publish-or-perish atmosphere to a fantasy setting. Meanwhile, Ainsworth’s growing appreciation of both the simple joys of friendship and his own inner strengths is a pleasure to witness. . . . This should win Bullen plenty of fans.”—Publishers Weekly

“Bullen has successfully created an interesting world, loosely inspired by Scottish folklore and language and the perils of academia, that is worthy of more exploration while keeping the stakes focused on character development. . . . Recommend to readers looking for a cozy fantasy with queer themes and found family.”—Library Journal

“Bullen’s debut is a sweet, cozy fantasy about finding fulfillment in the mundane and living a great life in the small moments. Fans of Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes series will want to pick this one up.”—Booklist