3.5 stars, a nice quick lunch break read from what has become a comfort author(s) for me. There's nothing super new about this story or the romance, the charm lies in the world building.

I actually highly suggest reading the much longer and much later published Fated Blades first for a deeper dive into the world. Going back and reading the first two novellas feels much more satisfying after already being introduced to this world in Fated Blades.