Puss Reboots: Blog: June 2024: The Baker and the Bard

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The Baker and the Bard: 06/15/24

The Baker and the Bard by Fern Haught (2024) is a fantasy graphic novel about a bard who helps their baker friend track down some glowing mushrooms for an important order. Along the way they solve the mystery of monsters who have been eating a neighboring village's crops.

The plot is a good blend of fantasy quest and cozy mystery. The two main characters have their callings in life but are willing to help others when they can. There are clues to follow and a solution that benefits everyone. I'll admit that I came to a different solution to the identity of the entity eating the crops.

The book has a similar cozy feel as the Tea Dragon Society by Kay O'Neill. There's good diversity too in representation in character types, landscapes, etc. But the artwork is a little rough and inconsistent. I hope though to see more from this author/artist and watch them grow.

Four stars