"'Grim, people only pay by the hour if they've hired a prostitute,' Wolfe said. Grim was quiet for a beat. 'Oh.'"

Do you ever read a book that you find wholesome for no reason whatsoever?
When Things Are Set Right is a fantasy adventure book that I did not expect to enjoy as much as I did. I'd seen it compared to Lord of the Rings, so I was prepared for long-winded explanations that would confuse me, but instead, I was treated with a short, fast-paced adventure with a found family I actually really liked.
The story focuses on a wood-elf named Aeryn helping an escaped slave called Grim to find his way home. It sounds simple, but the story had quite a few twists and turns and a despicable villain whom I have zero sympathy for.
I think the highlight of this book for me was the relationship dynamics between the characters. It was refreshing to read something where romance is not front and center. The characters were realistic and the way they treated each other just made my heart happy.
If you're intimidated by classic epic fantasy, When Things Are Set Right is a perfect introduction to the genre, and it's only 200 pages!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free e-ARC!
3.5/5