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The Baby Dragon #3
The Baby Dragon Bookshop
Will romance be the plot twist?
Emmy has an enemy, and his name is Luke. The good news? She rarely sees him. The bad news? When she does, she (and her pet dragons) are reminded just how handsome he is.
Besides, Emmy is too busy focusing on her dragon-fuelled business to have time for love. But when both she and Luke approach the same local investor for funding, she's suddenly unable to avoid him. The kookie investor insists they must compete for the cash by working at the local failing baby dragon bookshop to prove their magical business knowledge.
Determined to win the funding, Emmy dives into the task. But making a very flammable bookshop fit for baby dragons is no small feat, and it seems these rivals may need to join forces. Could Luke and Emmy's fiery animosity spark something more between them?
Emmy has an enemy, and his name is Luke. The good news? She rarely sees him. The bad news? When she does, she (and her pet dragons) are reminded just how handsome he is.
Besides, Emmy is too busy focusing on her dragon-fuelled business to have time for love. But when both she and Luke approach the same local investor for funding, she's suddenly unable to avoid him. The kookie investor insists they must compete for the cash by working at the local failing baby dragon bookshop to prove their magical business knowledge.
Determined to win the funding, Emmy dives into the task. But making a very flammable bookshop fit for baby dragons is no small feat, and it seems these rivals may need to join forces. Could Luke and Emmy's fiery animosity spark something more between them?
334 pages, Paperback
First published February 10, 2026
About the author
Aamna Qureshi
16 books1,078 followersAamna Qureshi is a Pakistani, Muslim American who adores words. She is an award-winning and USA Today, Amazon, and Times bestselling author who grew up on Long Island, New York, in a very loud household, surrounded by English (for school), Urdu (for conversation), and Punjabi (for emotion). Much of her childhood was spent being grounded for reading past her bed-time, writing stories in the backs of her notebooks, and being scolded by teachers for passing chapters under the tables. Through her writing, she wishes to inspire a love for the beautiful country and rich culture that informed much of her identity.
When she's not writing, she loves to travel to new places where she can explore different cultures or to Pakistan where she can revitalize her roots. She also loves baking complicated desserts, drinking fancy teas and coffees, watching sappy rom-coms, and going for walks about the estate (her backyard). She currently lives in New York. Look for her on IG @aamna_qureshi and Twitter @aamnaqureshi_ and at her website aamnaqureshi.com.
When she's not writing, she loves to travel to new places where she can explore different cultures or to Pakistan where she can revitalize her roots. She also loves baking complicated desserts, drinking fancy teas and coffees, watching sappy rom-coms, and going for walks about the estate (her backyard). She currently lives in New York. Look for her on IG @aamna_qureshi and Twitter @aamnaqureshi_ and at her website aamnaqureshi.com.
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September 16, 2026
"He looked up and met her aghast expression with a wolfish smile. ... She was about to do something drastic..."
Emmy, owner of a dragon-roasted coffee bean business, is the #1 enemy of Luke, owner of the chimera-roasted coffee bean business.
Emmy and Luke both want to expand their respective coffee bean roasting businesses and an opportunity has unveiled themselves.
A wealthy investor wants to expand her baby dragon bookstore into a baby dragon bookstore-coffeeshop and decides that she could go either way with her bean sellers...but it's up to the coffee bean sellers to pitch her a coffee shop business plan.
And so the two characters buckle down to plan a coffeeshop.
...and yeah...that's the plot. The whole plot. Nothing else.
Seriously, the sheer amount of places these people insist on bringing their baby dragons only to act surprised Pikachu when things go haywire...
A book shop is full of kindling, let's all bring our dragons. What could go wrong???
Joking aside...the plot of this one doesn't make sense to me. It was the equivalent of asking the people from Folgers or Maxwell House to come and plan a coffee shop. They just make the beans, it's up to you to create your own shop.
But then we spend the whole plot following around these characters as they study the bookstore, take notes, and create plans...only for - which really made me wonder what was the point of it all?
The romance in this one felt...blah. It's one of those books where the characters are smooshed together in the first chapter and you can absolutely tell that they'll be sickenly perfect for each other but they can't be together because "plot reasons" so then you need to waste an entire book's worth of chapters waiting for them to see what was obvious from the first page.
Ugh.
On the plus side...I think this is the last book in the series.
UPDATE: Goodreads says there's another. (dying emoji)
February 24, 2026
It's over... I did it. I finished this series through spite and morbid curiosity. This experience has changed me. Not in a good way.
Let no one say wee Sadie E is a quitter.
I hate this series. I hate the hate-reading group chat that encouraged me. I hate myself for my pathological need to finish things that aren't fit for human consumption. I hate everyone and everything that led to this being published with the kind of seething contempt usually reserved for people who chew with their mouth open or microwave fish in the office.
The author writes like she has a personal vendetta against literacy. I want to take the printer this atrocity emerged from and beat it until nothing's left, Office Space style.
Three books in a year. I admire the grind. But girl. Stop. Take a breath. Go outside. Do some yoga. Pet a dog or something. Maybe attend a creative writing class. Or 12. Have a good long think about plots and worldbuilding and characterisation and rethink whether writing's for you. Read a thesaurus cover to cover.
And then maybe, maybe, write something that doesn't feel like primary school homework.
Remember how in the last book I complained about the overuse of baby (134)? HA. This one said, "Hold my beer." We've got 214 occurrences.
214.
At one point it appears EIGHT TIMES ON ONE PAGE.
Can you sue your parents for making you learn to read? Because I want to.
The thing about this book and the series overall is that the premise is great. There's so much here that could be a fantastic cosy fantasy.
Instead it's a repetitive, poorly edited spiral into madness where nothing happens for most of the book and then suddenly EVERYTHING happens in 5 minutes like the author remembered deadlines exist and decided “meh, just jam it all here.”
The writing's a catastrophe. Aggressively bad. Repetitive, childish, clunky, and over-explained and under-developed at the same time. Every emotion is explained. Then explained again. Then explained like I’m 5. Then explained like I’ve never experienced a human feeling before. It’s a continuous assault on my remaining dignity.
One of my friends is an English teacher. Sometimes she shows me the insane stories her students write. These 12 year olds have a better vocabulary, better narrative sense, and more believable characters than anything found here.
The Hungry Caterpillar has more depth and a stronger narrative voice than this entire series.
The characters are unbearable. They're flat, wooden, and pretty much interchangeable. They're emotionally weightless. Major relationship conflicts fizzle without resolution and emotional beats land with all the impact of a biscuit you've dipped in tea one too many times. Nothing lands or matters. I've felt more emotional impact reading an IKEA instruction manual.
And for characters supposedly in professional settings, they all speak like toddlers explaining why they can’t eat peas. Dialogue exists only to provide exposition, and even then, it stumbles over itself.
Emmaline, in particular, is a walking nightmare. She's a cautionary tale wrapped in an FMC costume. She's the Am I The Asshole subreddit personified, holding grudges for dumbass reasons.
She spends most of the book irrationally hating a man who seems perfectly nice. Why, you ask?
Well, because years ago, the MMC Luke dated her sister for a week or two. They had no chemistry so they broke up. So, Emmaline, in retaliation, gets Luke to fall for her. Sleeps with him. Then dumps his ass. And has been perpetually rude to him ever since, because Luke is so so evil.
And she's framed as the VICTIM.
Luke's the forgiving sort and has moved past it all. Emmaline's sister has moved on and is now happily married. But Emmaline? Hell nah. She's holding that grudge. And we're expected to root for this bitch.
And then suddenly, romance?? No character development or chemistry, no enemies-to-lovers, just mild inconvenience to ??? to kissing???
Her personality flips on a dime based on what the plot needs at that moment. I've seen ham sandwiches with more convincing character arcs.
Speaking of arcs... the plot. WHAT PLOT.
There isn’t one. There's the idea of one. We crawl through endless repetition and filler, and then the ending shows up out of nowhere like “anyway that’s enough pages.” No payoff or resolution. Just boredom and confusion.
The (non-existent) continuity is like optional DLC from previous books that no one bothered to install. Events from earlier books barely matter. Nothing connects or builds. It’s like the series has collective amnesia.
The worldbuilding's a cruel joke. We're teased with hints of elite dragon-riding culture and lore that just leaves so many questions. Don’t bother looking for answers though, you’ll only find childish babble and copious mentions of baby.
Three books in and we're only just hearing about the Dragon Council? What do they do? Why do they exist? Do they have a mission? Are they elected officials? Should I care? No. I really, really don't. I'd rather eat a cactus than find out.
But it's probably the most "grown up" book of the bunch. Which isn't saying much. There’s sex, there’s illegal dragon racing, there’s a sexual predator lurking around spiking teenagers' drinks, that's all thrown in with the subtlety of a cat puking on the carpet. It's useless tension dressed up as stakes.
This book is a crime and I hated it.
What I really want to know is how does insurance work? I need a detailed chapter explaining how insurance works when your dragon sets fire to everything in your house and business. And other people's houses and businesses. And your car. And the park bench. I might actually read a book about an insurance adjuster in Starshine Valley. Just, maybe not by this author.
Let no one say wee Sadie E is a quitter.
I hate this series. I hate the hate-reading group chat that encouraged me. I hate myself for my pathological need to finish things that aren't fit for human consumption. I hate everyone and everything that led to this being published with the kind of seething contempt usually reserved for people who chew with their mouth open or microwave fish in the office.
The author writes like she has a personal vendetta against literacy. I want to take the printer this atrocity emerged from and beat it until nothing's left, Office Space style.
Three books in a year. I admire the grind. But girl. Stop. Take a breath. Go outside. Do some yoga. Pet a dog or something. Maybe attend a creative writing class. Or 12. Have a good long think about plots and worldbuilding and characterisation and rethink whether writing's for you. Read a thesaurus cover to cover.
And then maybe, maybe, write something that doesn't feel like primary school homework.
Remember how in the last book I complained about the overuse of baby (134)? HA. This one said, "Hold my beer." We've got 214 occurrences.
214.
At one point it appears EIGHT TIMES ON ONE PAGE.
Can you sue your parents for making you learn to read? Because I want to.
The thing about this book and the series overall is that the premise is great. There's so much here that could be a fantastic cosy fantasy.
Instead it's a repetitive, poorly edited spiral into madness where nothing happens for most of the book and then suddenly EVERYTHING happens in 5 minutes like the author remembered deadlines exist and decided “meh, just jam it all here.”
The writing's a catastrophe. Aggressively bad. Repetitive, childish, clunky, and over-explained and under-developed at the same time. Every emotion is explained. Then explained again. Then explained like I’m 5. Then explained like I’ve never experienced a human feeling before. It’s a continuous assault on my remaining dignity.
One of my friends is an English teacher. Sometimes she shows me the insane stories her students write. These 12 year olds have a better vocabulary, better narrative sense, and more believable characters than anything found here.
The Hungry Caterpillar has more depth and a stronger narrative voice than this entire series.
The characters are unbearable. They're flat, wooden, and pretty much interchangeable. They're emotionally weightless. Major relationship conflicts fizzle without resolution and emotional beats land with all the impact of a biscuit you've dipped in tea one too many times. Nothing lands or matters. I've felt more emotional impact reading an IKEA instruction manual.
And for characters supposedly in professional settings, they all speak like toddlers explaining why they can’t eat peas. Dialogue exists only to provide exposition, and even then, it stumbles over itself.
Emmaline, in particular, is a walking nightmare. She's a cautionary tale wrapped in an FMC costume. She's the Am I The Asshole subreddit personified, holding grudges for dumbass reasons.
She spends most of the book irrationally hating a man who seems perfectly nice. Why, you ask?
Well, because years ago, the MMC Luke dated her sister for a week or two. They had no chemistry so they broke up. So, Emmaline, in retaliation, gets Luke to fall for her. Sleeps with him. Then dumps his ass. And has been perpetually rude to him ever since, because Luke is so so evil.
And she's framed as the VICTIM.
Luke's the forgiving sort and has moved past it all. Emmaline's sister has moved on and is now happily married. But Emmaline? Hell nah. She's holding that grudge. And we're expected to root for this bitch.
And then suddenly, romance?? No character development or chemistry, no enemies-to-lovers, just mild inconvenience to ??? to kissing???
Her personality flips on a dime based on what the plot needs at that moment. I've seen ham sandwiches with more convincing character arcs.
Speaking of arcs... the plot. WHAT PLOT.
There isn’t one. There's the idea of one. We crawl through endless repetition and filler, and then the ending shows up out of nowhere like “anyway that’s enough pages.” No payoff or resolution. Just boredom and confusion.
The (non-existent) continuity is like optional DLC from previous books that no one bothered to install. Events from earlier books barely matter. Nothing connects or builds. It’s like the series has collective amnesia.
The worldbuilding's a cruel joke. We're teased with hints of elite dragon-riding culture and lore that just leaves so many questions. Don’t bother looking for answers though, you’ll only find childish babble and copious mentions of baby.
Three books in and we're only just hearing about the Dragon Council? What do they do? Why do they exist? Do they have a mission? Are they elected officials? Should I care? No. I really, really don't. I'd rather eat a cactus than find out.
But it's probably the most "grown up" book of the bunch. Which isn't saying much. There’s sex, there’s illegal dragon racing, there’s a sexual predator lurking around spiking teenagers' drinks, that's all thrown in with the subtlety of a cat puking on the carpet. It's useless tension dressed up as stakes.
This book is a crime and I hated it.
What I really want to know is how does insurance work? I need a detailed chapter explaining how insurance works when your dragon sets fire to everything in your house and business. And other people's houses and businesses. And your car. And the park bench. I might actually read a book about an insurance adjuster in Starshine Valley. Just, maybe not by this author.
February 23, 2026
I am SO happy to be back in the Baby Dragon series, and in a bookshop no less! 🐉 💖 📚 ✨
AH, I love this series so much 😍 It is such a sweet, endearing, and quirky series 😌 💖 ✨
We are back with a bang 💥 in this fabulous rivals-to-lovers romance💘 By this point in the series we have meet most of the main characters but this time around the story is based on Emmeline and Luke.
From previous books we already know Emmy and Luke are long-standing enemies. Thankfully, she never sees him. Until now…
Can they withstand the heat? 🐉 🔥 💖
"Would she survive five more weeks in close proximity?" 👀
Emmy has been too busy focusing on her dragon-fuelled coffee business to have time for love. Looking for a local investor for funding, she suddenly comes face to face with Luke. He has had the same idea. Said investor declares a competition to see who is most worthy of the cash by working at the local failing baby dragon bookshop to prove their magical business knowledge. Both determined to win the deal, they dive head on. Will the rivals join forces or will flames spark wildly out of control? With baby dragons involved who knows what could come of this bookshop…
Hint: Bang. Paint. Mess. Multi-coloured 🎨
This book was both charming and hilarious! It was so much fun to watch them get at each other during the first half of the story and it was so brilliantly conveyed through the dual POV. Not only do they both have a competitive streak in them but there is also a rather messy history between these two sharp and witty characters 👀
Emmy is SO RELATABLE! Firstly, I connected with her character as she is the same age as me; turning thirty and she had imagined something far different for herself, as I had myself…Emmy is a people pleaser, a caring soul, she is always prioritising other people’s needs before her own. Her selfless nature made her so loveable. But she also has a fun, teasing side to her. Her character was the perfect balance between sharp, smart, vulnerable, and kind. An all round good heroine 🙌🏽 and genuine at that!
"He had seen her as a fierce and ruthless businesswoman, someone who was always in control, who was never fazed. But now he saw that beneath her armor, she was just as human as anyone else: she could be shy and nervous." 💖
Luke was an evolving character. He wasn’t all that likeable in the beginning. Full of himself, annoyingly flirty, and somewhat infuriating. However, layers begin to unfold and his presumptuous mask falls. What is hiding is a hurt, thoughtful young man carrying a heavy burden. Seeing him care for his mother, putting his family above everything else, was admirable and I couldn’t help but root for him. Moreover, once he began to show Emmy affection, it proved he was undoubtedly a good man. I absolutely adored his POV which allowed us to see his true and pure motives in life, even if he didn’t always express them well.
The romance between these two was complex on many levels. First, we had their past encounter to deal with 👀 and secondly, they were both very determined business rivals…However, once those feelings of love began to surface, there was no turning back. There was a lot of simmering, which added a fantastic sense of tension and humour as they goofed around the fact. When they finally gave in, it was the sweetest, most tender, caring romance 🥹 I was genuinely SO happy for Emmy especially. She was finally able to let her guard down and relinquish some of her control. But only because she trusted Luke wholeheartedly 🥲 and the epilogue?! 😭😍
"Their gazes were locked, and it felt like the beginning of a book he knew would become his favorite story." 🥰
As with the previous two books, I love the setting and I always enjoy a bookshop setting. There is something about it that is instantly charming 😌 📚 ✨ Adding more magic to an already spellbinding story 💖
"There was a magical quality to books; they were endless keepers of stories: the author’s, the book’s, the reader’s, each different and distinct." 📚 ✨
Add in some baby dragons 🐉 and you’re sure for a good time!
Overall, this was an incredibly enjoyable read. I love the vibe of this series SO very much and I sincerely hope that this is not the end. I can’t get enough of this enchanting town full of special friendships, quirky families, and magical creatures.
“No matter how many books I’ve read and loved over the years, our story is always going to be my favorite because it features you, my favorite person. You’re better than anything anyone could have imagined or dreamed.” 📖 💘 ✨
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
AH, I love this series so much 😍 It is such a sweet, endearing, and quirky series 😌 💖 ✨
We are back with a bang 💥 in this fabulous rivals-to-lovers romance💘 By this point in the series we have meet most of the main characters but this time around the story is based on Emmeline and Luke.
From previous books we already know Emmy and Luke are long-standing enemies. Thankfully, she never sees him. Until now…
Can they withstand the heat? 🐉 🔥 💖
"Would she survive five more weeks in close proximity?" 👀
Emmy has been too busy focusing on her dragon-fuelled coffee business to have time for love. Looking for a local investor for funding, she suddenly comes face to face with Luke. He has had the same idea. Said investor declares a competition to see who is most worthy of the cash by working at the local failing baby dragon bookshop to prove their magical business knowledge. Both determined to win the deal, they dive head on. Will the rivals join forces or will flames spark wildly out of control? With baby dragons involved who knows what could come of this bookshop…
Hint: Bang. Paint. Mess. Multi-coloured 🎨
This book was both charming and hilarious! It was so much fun to watch them get at each other during the first half of the story and it was so brilliantly conveyed through the dual POV. Not only do they both have a competitive streak in them but there is also a rather messy history between these two sharp and witty characters 👀
Emmy is SO RELATABLE! Firstly, I connected with her character as she is the same age as me; turning thirty and she had imagined something far different for herself, as I had myself…Emmy is a people pleaser, a caring soul, she is always prioritising other people’s needs before her own. Her selfless nature made her so loveable. But she also has a fun, teasing side to her. Her character was the perfect balance between sharp, smart, vulnerable, and kind. An all round good heroine 🙌🏽 and genuine at that!
"He had seen her as a fierce and ruthless businesswoman, someone who was always in control, who was never fazed. But now he saw that beneath her armor, she was just as human as anyone else: she could be shy and nervous." 💖
Luke was an evolving character. He wasn’t all that likeable in the beginning. Full of himself, annoyingly flirty, and somewhat infuriating. However, layers begin to unfold and his presumptuous mask falls. What is hiding is a hurt, thoughtful young man carrying a heavy burden. Seeing him care for his mother, putting his family above everything else, was admirable and I couldn’t help but root for him. Moreover, once he began to show Emmy affection, it proved he was undoubtedly a good man. I absolutely adored his POV which allowed us to see his true and pure motives in life, even if he didn’t always express them well.
The romance between these two was complex on many levels. First, we had their past encounter to deal with 👀 and secondly, they were both very determined business rivals…However, once those feelings of love began to surface, there was no turning back. There was a lot of simmering, which added a fantastic sense of tension and humour as they goofed around the fact. When they finally gave in, it was the sweetest, most tender, caring romance 🥹 I was genuinely SO happy for Emmy especially. She was finally able to let her guard down and relinquish some of her control. But only because she trusted Luke wholeheartedly 🥲 and the epilogue?! 😭😍
"Their gazes were locked, and it felt like the beginning of a book he knew would become his favorite story." 🥰
As with the previous two books, I love the setting and I always enjoy a bookshop setting. There is something about it that is instantly charming 😌 📚 ✨ Adding more magic to an already spellbinding story 💖
"There was a magical quality to books; they were endless keepers of stories: the author’s, the book’s, the reader’s, each different and distinct." 📚 ✨
Add in some baby dragons 🐉 and you’re sure for a good time!
Overall, this was an incredibly enjoyable read. I love the vibe of this series SO very much and I sincerely hope that this is not the end. I can’t get enough of this enchanting town full of special friendships, quirky families, and magical creatures.
“No matter how many books I’ve read and loved over the years, our story is always going to be my favorite because it features you, my favorite person. You’re better than anything anyone could have imagined or dreamed.” 📖 💘 ✨
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
February 17, 2026
I love the dragons. The baby dragons are the cutest and I need more of them! I could read a whole book about misbehaving dragons!
However, I did find the romance slightly disappointing and it kinda didn't make sense to me. Dating AND sleeping with your little sister's ex because he broke her heart and you wanted to get back at him??? Are we okay???? I honestly didn't feel that there was any connection between Emmy and Luke and the storyline was a little bland.
This was a cute romance but felt very basic. I may pick up books 1 and 2 when I'm in need of a palate cleanser!
I received an advanced copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
However, I did find the romance slightly disappointing and it kinda didn't make sense to me. Dating AND sleeping with your little sister's ex because he broke her heart and you wanted to get back at him??? Are we okay???? I honestly didn't feel that there was any connection between Emmy and Luke and the storyline was a little bland.
This was a cute romance but felt very basic. I may pick up books 1 and 2 when I'm in need of a palate cleanser!
I received an advanced copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 15, 2026
Baby dragon bookshop by A.T Qureshi
-OMG this was too cute
-the forced proximity , this world and cozy fantasy vibes eeee so cute
-the fact that he’s so in love/ attracted that he finds anyway to be close to her
-she’s so annoyed she’s trying to avoid him but can’t cause they have to work together and their sexual tension and connection is so undeniable OBSESSED
-I love them so much
-the baby dragons are too adorable
-he washed her hair 😩 THE YEARNINGGGG
-this was a perfect cozy romantasy 🥰
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-OMG this was too cute
-the forced proximity , this world and cozy fantasy vibes eeee so cute
-the fact that he’s so in love/ attracted that he finds anyway to be close to her
-she’s so annoyed she’s trying to avoid him but can’t cause they have to work together and their sexual tension and connection is so undeniable OBSESSED
-I love them so much
-the baby dragons are too adorable
-he washed her hair 😩 THE YEARNINGGGG
-this was a perfect cozy romantasy 🥰
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 7, 2026
➳ 3 ☆! 🩷💐 spoiler free + mini review
⤷ love these for a quick and easy read!
⋆˚࿔ 43rd review of the year
₊‧꒰my thoughts꒱ ‧₊+
⤷ after starting this series back in 2024 i've been super interested in where aamna would take this cozy dragon series! luckily enough, we're here now and this one was so cute. it was a fast read, the vibes were nice, etc! my main complaints is that everything just felt flat. the writing is so so simple (not in the best way) the plot is too predictable, the characters are there but i dont feel any emotional connection to them, and then the whole dragon aspect is BARELY THERE HELLO. 😭
⤷ this book had such a good concept and could've been flushed out much better! im not giving it a 2 because it kept my interest and i didn't despise anyone. overall, im eager to see the new spin off shes doing and i hope the writing will be more, mature? idk the word. anyways, until the next one!! 🩷💫
⤷ love these for a quick and easy read!
⋆˚࿔ 43rd review of the year
"no matter how many books i've read and loved over the years, our story is always going to be my favorite because it features you, my favorite person."
₊‧꒰my thoughts꒱ ‧₊+
⤷ after starting this series back in 2024 i've been super interested in where aamna would take this cozy dragon series! luckily enough, we're here now and this one was so cute. it was a fast read, the vibes were nice, etc! my main complaints is that everything just felt flat. the writing is so so simple (not in the best way) the plot is too predictable, the characters are there but i dont feel any emotional connection to them, and then the whole dragon aspect is BARELY THERE HELLO. 😭
⤷ this book had such a good concept and could've been flushed out much better! im not giving it a 2 because it kept my interest and i didn't despise anyone. overall, im eager to see the new spin off shes doing and i hope the writing will be more, mature? idk the word. anyways, until the next one!! 🩷💫
September 22, 2025
AAMNA HAS ALL MY STARS AND MY HEART, THIS MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE OUT OF THE THREEE OMGGG
rtc im gonna scream for now
rtc im gonna scream for now
November 3, 2025
4.5 stars
i cannot believe this series has already come to an end 😭😭 i feel like i was just reading book 1 a few months ago, and now here we are on the series finale, the baby dragon bookshop. we've had hints of emmy and luke in the previous two books before, so i was very excited for their story. and it is so delightfully good. it's filled with the charm and the magic of the previous two books, but the enemies-to-lovers aspect of this one really elevated the book for me. for a large part of the book, emmy and luke actually despised each other. they were pranking each other and messing up the other's work. but as the story progresses, with incredibly perfect pacing, you see hints of their past together before it completely unravels.
i loved the banter emmy and luke had. it made me giggle so hard at so many points in the book. i also looved how you could tell that they were slowly falling for each other. no spoilers from me, but them getting together was just *chef's kiss*. their development, as individuals and as two people who slowly rediscover themselves and each other, was incredibly well written.
in writing this trilogy, aamna qureshi has created an absolutely stunning world and incredible characters, and the baby dragon bookshop was the perfect way to end it. and i cannot believe we're getting a spin off series!! i'm so unbelieveably excited for that!!!
thank you avon books uk for sending me an e-arc through netgalley!
i cannot believe this series has already come to an end 😭😭 i feel like i was just reading book 1 a few months ago, and now here we are on the series finale, the baby dragon bookshop. we've had hints of emmy and luke in the previous two books before, so i was very excited for their story. and it is so delightfully good. it's filled with the charm and the magic of the previous two books, but the enemies-to-lovers aspect of this one really elevated the book for me. for a large part of the book, emmy and luke actually despised each other. they were pranking each other and messing up the other's work. but as the story progresses, with incredibly perfect pacing, you see hints of their past together before it completely unravels.
i loved the banter emmy and luke had. it made me giggle so hard at so many points in the book. i also looved how you could tell that they were slowly falling for each other. no spoilers from me, but them getting together was just *chef's kiss*. their development, as individuals and as two people who slowly rediscover themselves and each other, was incredibly well written.
in writing this trilogy, aamna qureshi has created an absolutely stunning world and incredible characters, and the baby dragon bookshop was the perfect way to end it. and i cannot believe we're getting a spin off series!! i'm so unbelieveably excited for that!!!
thank you avon books uk for sending me an e-arc through netgalley!
March 20, 2026
Boring and unnecessary.
Everything about this book was completely lacking: characters, plot, cohesiveness, relevance.
Glad to be done with this series.
Everything about this book was completely lacking: characters, plot, cohesiveness, relevance.
Glad to be done with this series.
February 14, 2026
Highly recommend this series to all my friends! This is a perfect YA Romantasy for those that don't like too much spice.
I loved reading about the chimeras in this one. I hope there will be more on Starshine Valley and the other creatures!
It included two of my favorite things, COFFEE AND BOOKS!!! Though there wasn't much enthusiasm for the love of books, I still enjoyed it!
Reading the chemistry between Emmy and Luke! There is a mention of another character being drugged at a party (author should include a trigger warning at the beginning), so please be warned that there is this content in it. The individual was not harmed and actually called for help before harm could be done.
I love this world and can't wait to read more!
I loved reading about the chimeras in this one. I hope there will be more on Starshine Valley and the other creatures!
It included two of my favorite things, COFFEE AND BOOKS!!! Though there wasn't much enthusiasm for the love of books, I still enjoyed it!
Reading the chemistry between Emmy and Luke! There is a mention of another character being drugged at a party (author should include a trigger warning at the beginning), so please be warned that there is this content in it. The individual was not harmed and actually called for help before harm could be done.
I love this world and can't wait to read more!
October 17, 2025
The Baby Dragon Bookshop has such a lovely concept — a cozy fantasy world centered around a magical bookshop, filled with warmth and charm. It’s easy to slip into, even if you haven’t read the earlier books in the series. The story quickly establishes its main characters and their personalities, making it simple to connect with them right from the start.
That said, while the idea is delightful, the execution could use another round of editing. The writing suffers from heavy repetition throughout, which often makes sections feel stilted and overly drawn out. At times, the same events or emotions are rehashed just chapters apart, and this tendency to overexplain makes the book read more like a YA novel than an adult cozy fantasy. With tighter editing, the story could easily be 50–70 pages shorter without losing any substance.
There are also a few consistency issues — for example, the author repeatedly mixes up the names of the rival companies belonging to the main characters, which becomes confusing as the story goes on. Small continuity errors like these, along with the repetitive prose, give the sense that the book needed a more careful editorial pass.
Pacing is another issue. After over 300 pages of buildup, the resolution arrives in just about a single page, leaving the conclusion feeling rushed and unsatisfying. It’s a shame, because the story idea has so much potential, but the lack of balance between setup and payoff really affected my overall enjoyment.
In the end, The Baby Dragon Bookshop is a cozy, imaginative read with heart — but it feels like a story that needed one more edit to cut the filler, fix the inconsistencies, and bring a bit more maturity to the characters.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
That said, while the idea is delightful, the execution could use another round of editing. The writing suffers from heavy repetition throughout, which often makes sections feel stilted and overly drawn out. At times, the same events or emotions are rehashed just chapters apart, and this tendency to overexplain makes the book read more like a YA novel than an adult cozy fantasy. With tighter editing, the story could easily be 50–70 pages shorter without losing any substance.
There are also a few consistency issues — for example, the author repeatedly mixes up the names of the rival companies belonging to the main characters, which becomes confusing as the story goes on. Small continuity errors like these, along with the repetitive prose, give the sense that the book needed a more careful editorial pass.
Pacing is another issue. After over 300 pages of buildup, the resolution arrives in just about a single page, leaving the conclusion feeling rushed and unsatisfying. It’s a shame, because the story idea has so much potential, but the lack of balance between setup and payoff really affected my overall enjoyment.
In the end, The Baby Dragon Bookshop is a cozy, imaginative read with heart — but it feels like a story that needed one more edit to cut the filler, fix the inconsistencies, and bring a bit more maturity to the characters.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 13, 2026
Very cute story about a Man and woman who are rival business owners competing for money and of corse end up in love. The town centers on dragons and baby dragons that are treated just like human babies. Was kinda cute. A good little cozy rainy day read.
February 25, 2026
Adorei!!! Super fofo do início ao fim 🥹 Acho que é o meu 2° favorito da série até agora!
E o epílogo? Perfeito 🥹😮💨 Tão lamechas quanto eu gosto!! I mean, fazer o pedido numa livraria? 🫠
E o epílogo? Perfeito 🥹😮💨 Tão lamechas quanto eu gosto!! I mean, fazer o pedido numa livraria? 🫠
February 27, 2026
Loved the baby dragons, the ideas, the concept, but I just didn’t really care for this one idk why 😭
February 21, 2026
This was a fun and easy read but I sadly struggled to get past the origin of the romance, which felt somewhat toxic. I enjoyed being back in the cozy whimsy of this world and being reunited with characters from the first two books but, despite enjoying it, this was my least favourite of the three. That said, I’d definitely read another book if there is one.
what to expect:
• second chance
• rivals to lovers
• baby dragons
• small town coziness
what to expect:
• second chance
• rivals to lovers
• baby dragons
• small town coziness
March 8, 2026
So in love with this series 😍.
I think I can say this is my favourite one yet. But they are all so amazing!
I think I can say this is my favourite one yet. But they are all so amazing!
January 20, 2026
Thank you to Avon Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
Emmy has an enemy, and his name is Luke. The good news? She rarely sees him. The bad news? When she does, she (and her pet dragons) are reminded just how handsome he is. Besides, Emmy is too busy focusing on her dragon-fuelled business to have time for love. But when both she and Luke approach the same local investor for funding, she's suddenly unable to avoid him. The kookie investor insists they must compete for the cash by working at the local failing baby dragon bookshop to prove their magical business knowledge. Determined to win the funding, Emmy dives into the task. But making a very flammable bookshop fit for baby dragons is no small feat, and it seems these rivals may need to join forces. Could Luke and Emmy's fiery animosity spark something more between them?
Emmy is a constant people pleaser, always putting their needs before any of her own. I can see a lot of myself in Emmy’s nature - prioritising everyone else’s happiness, even if it means you’re unhappy. I loved her selfless nature, even if to her detriment many times. She was a ray of sunshine around her brother’s baby dragon and I loved how she interacted with everyone around her. The confidence she possesses is enviable (I’d love to go through life like that) and I really liked seeing the vulnerability that was hidden beneath that bravado as well. A heart of gold can only take so much and watching Emmy learn that and thrive was great.
Luke seems a bit of an asshole in the beginning. He’s cocky and infuriating, but it’s a mask to the hurt and stress he feels underneath. When we got to know him, I’m so thrilled to see he’s a sweetheart. Taking care of his family and doing his very best, you can’t help but root for him and success. The way he looked out for Emmy despite everything was incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed his POV because we got this extra depth to him and his overall actions - especially those involving Emmy!
This series is just so warm, and fuzzy, and feel good for me. I don’t think I could ever turn down an opportunity to read it! Similar to the first two books, this story excels in its chosen environment. You may think that baby dragons inside a bookshop surely can’t work but let me tell you - it certainly does! I could practically feel the warm coziness of the fire and smell that gorgeous book shop air! We had a brilliant pace, keeping me engaged with the story and wondering where we may end up. I really enjoyed seeing more of the world, seeing the chimera and what they’re like as well! The dragons are cute but there are more animals out there! Character wise, I loved getting to see previous leads flourishing in their lives. It’s my favourite part of interconnected series! We also get to broaden the cast as well, meeting plenty of new family members and friends. Which, of course, also opens up the possibilities for future leads too! The romance was delightfully full of angst which is a big love of mine. I wouldn’t necessarily call it enemies to lovers. There was a lot of arguing and frustration but it didn’t fit the tropes vibes for me. But goodness, the way they watched out for each other was so incredibly sweet! Even when fighting, they both seemed to make sure the other was okay! The ending was incredibly sweet - though dare I say a little anticlimactic? I was expecting a big more of a punch at the end there but got more of a light tap! But, I do think what was there, despite also being a bit rushed, was a good ending for this story.
Overall, The Baby Dragon Bookshop is another delightful instalment of this cozy series that I highly recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to Avon Books for an advanced copy of this book.
Emmy has an enemy, and his name is Luke. The good news? She rarely sees him. The bad news? When she does, she (and her pet dragons) are reminded just how handsome he is. Besides, Emmy is too busy focusing on her dragon-fuelled business to have time for love. But when both she and Luke approach the same local investor for funding, she's suddenly unable to avoid him. The kookie investor insists they must compete for the cash by working at the local failing baby dragon bookshop to prove their magical business knowledge. Determined to win the funding, Emmy dives into the task. But making a very flammable bookshop fit for baby dragons is no small feat, and it seems these rivals may need to join forces. Could Luke and Emmy's fiery animosity spark something more between them?
Emmy is a constant people pleaser, always putting their needs before any of her own. I can see a lot of myself in Emmy’s nature - prioritising everyone else’s happiness, even if it means you’re unhappy. I loved her selfless nature, even if to her detriment many times. She was a ray of sunshine around her brother’s baby dragon and I loved how she interacted with everyone around her. The confidence she possesses is enviable (I’d love to go through life like that) and I really liked seeing the vulnerability that was hidden beneath that bravado as well. A heart of gold can only take so much and watching Emmy learn that and thrive was great.
Luke seems a bit of an asshole in the beginning. He’s cocky and infuriating, but it’s a mask to the hurt and stress he feels underneath. When we got to know him, I’m so thrilled to see he’s a sweetheart. Taking care of his family and doing his very best, you can’t help but root for him and success. The way he looked out for Emmy despite everything was incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed his POV because we got this extra depth to him and his overall actions - especially those involving Emmy!
This series is just so warm, and fuzzy, and feel good for me. I don’t think I could ever turn down an opportunity to read it! Similar to the first two books, this story excels in its chosen environment. You may think that baby dragons inside a bookshop surely can’t work but let me tell you - it certainly does! I could practically feel the warm coziness of the fire and smell that gorgeous book shop air! We had a brilliant pace, keeping me engaged with the story and wondering where we may end up. I really enjoyed seeing more of the world, seeing the chimera and what they’re like as well! The dragons are cute but there are more animals out there! Character wise, I loved getting to see previous leads flourishing in their lives. It’s my favourite part of interconnected series! We also get to broaden the cast as well, meeting plenty of new family members and friends. Which, of course, also opens up the possibilities for future leads too! The romance was delightfully full of angst which is a big love of mine. I wouldn’t necessarily call it enemies to lovers. There was a lot of arguing and frustration but it didn’t fit the tropes vibes for me. But goodness, the way they watched out for each other was so incredibly sweet! Even when fighting, they both seemed to make sure the other was okay! The ending was incredibly sweet - though dare I say a little anticlimactic? I was expecting a big more of a punch at the end there but got more of a light tap! But, I do think what was there, despite also being a bit rushed, was a good ending for this story.
Overall, The Baby Dragon Bookshop is another delightful instalment of this cozy series that I highly recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to Avon Books for an advanced copy of this book.
January 20, 2026
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4.5🌟!
I think I’ve fallen in love with this series🫶!
What a cute, charming and cozy book.
From previous books it’s been clear that Emmeline hated Luke. It was fun to see how much he ruffled her feathers. Because this book is written in Dual POV you can read both their side and man, Does Luke yearns for Emmeline. She complains, quarrels and insults him but he just smiles and gives back lot more. Especially as Luke knows how competitive Emmeline is. It’s clear how much he respects and admires her.
Emmeline was a good heroine. Sharp, smart and fun. She will be the first one to come running when you need her. But I didn’t like some of her actions. Especially what she did with Luke in the past. That crossed a limit. But then Luke became her person and I loved what she did for him in the second half.
Sharptooth, Motu, Butternut, squash and Torch added so much flavour to the story.
I’m excited to see Ginny’s journey next.
Safety: this was a safe book but the hero is heroine’s sister’s ex. They had a very very short relationship in the past. No ow drama.
If you love cozy romance books with, love, friendship, family, dragons and other magical creatures, low angst but depth, try this series.
-Second chance.
-Rivals.
-Enemies to lovers.
-Cute baby dragons and chimeras.
-Family, friendship and more.
-Recommended.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
4.5🌟!
I think I’ve fallen in love with this series🫶!
What a cute, charming and cozy book.
From previous books it’s been clear that Emmeline hated Luke. It was fun to see how much he ruffled her feathers. Because this book is written in Dual POV you can read both their side and man, Does Luke yearns for Emmeline. She complains, quarrels and insults him but he just smiles and gives back lot more. Especially as Luke knows how competitive Emmeline is. It’s clear how much he respects and admires her.
Emmeline was a good heroine. Sharp, smart and fun. She will be the first one to come running when you need her. But I didn’t like some of her actions. Especially what she did with Luke in the past. That crossed a limit. But then Luke became her person and I loved what she did for him in the second half.
Sharptooth, Motu, Butternut, squash and Torch added so much flavour to the story.
I’m excited to see Ginny’s journey next.
Safety: this was a safe book but the hero is heroine’s sister’s ex. They had a very very short relationship in the past. No ow drama.
If you love cozy romance books with, love, friendship, family, dragons and other magical creatures, low angst but depth, try this series.
-Second chance.
-Rivals.
-Enemies to lovers.
-Cute baby dragons and chimeras.
-Family, friendship and more.
-Recommended.
I received an advance review copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
February 5, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
I loved the idea of dragons helping roast coffee beans — it was such a cute and cozy touch and really stood out to me. Sadly, I couldn’t fully connect with the main characters, which made it difficult for me to become invested in the story. While I can see the charm and creativity behind it, this book ultimately wasn’t the right fit for me.
I loved the idea of dragons helping roast coffee beans — it was such a cute and cozy touch and really stood out to me. Sadly, I couldn’t fully connect with the main characters, which made it difficult for me to become invested in the story. While I can see the charm and creativity behind it, this book ultimately wasn’t the right fit for me.
March 13, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Hated Emmeline, loved being back in a cutsie world of dragons and chimeras.
Hated Emmeline, loved being back in a cutsie world of dragons and chimeras.
March 27, 2026
They always say "don't judge a book by its cover" but that's exactly what drew me into this specific book! The cover has the cutest illustration! I was so here for the cozy dragon vibes & they did not disappoint! The baby dragons were easily some of my favorite characters, just because you never knew what chaos they would create. Especially Motu. That little ball of energy was so much fun to read about!
I went into this book thinking it was just a cozy fantasy, but was pleasantly surprised to find a bit of romance! Emmeline and Luke are so drawn to each other despite their origin story, being coffee roasting rivals, and competing for the same investment opportunity. It was such a slow burn that I was giggling and kicking my feet by the time they shared their first kiss! It's *very* light spice but I thought it was very fitting for how cozy and cute the rest of the book was.
This was my first book by A.T. Qureshi and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! I will definitely be going back to read the other books in the series!
Thank you to Avon and Harper 360 for sending me an early copy!
I went into this book thinking it was just a cozy fantasy, but was pleasantly surprised to find a bit of romance! Emmeline and Luke are so drawn to each other despite their origin story, being coffee roasting rivals, and competing for the same investment opportunity. It was such a slow burn that I was giggling and kicking my feet by the time they shared their first kiss! It's *very* light spice but I thought it was very fitting for how cozy and cute the rest of the book was.
This was my first book by A.T. Qureshi and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! I will definitely be going back to read the other books in the series!
Thank you to Avon and Harper 360 for sending me an early copy!
October 12, 2025
thank you NetGalley for this egalley. All opinions are my own.
I purchased the first two books in the series so I could read them before reading The Baby Dragon Bookshop. I almost DNF'd this book. I DNF'd the second. My review for the first book is below. This book is about Emmy a dragon rider, and Luke, her enemy. He happens to ride a Chimera. The reason Luke is her enemy is because (SPOILER ALERT) he dated her sister for a week. Luke decided that he didn't like Emmy's sister and told her so. He didn't cheat on her, he didn't abuse her, he didn't lie to her. He simply didn't like her after one week of dating. Emmy finds out and gets Luke to like her. Sleeps with him. Then dumps him. I'm sorry, but YTA here, not Luke. For years, Emmy has been rude to Luke every time she sees him. Somehow Luke still likes her. Her sister is happily married and has moved on. Not Emmy because she's the oldest sister, and she takes care of everyone. Like what?
(SPOILER ALERT) Another thing that happened in the book that boggled my mind. There is a character named Flint who runs illegal dragon racing. Flint is known to have spiked a drink of a girl who is like Luke's younger sister. Emmy doesn't know Flint's history. Flint strikes up a conversation with Emmy and gives her a hot chocolate. Not spiked. Luke sees and comes in seething. Rightfully so. However, he's too mad to tell her why he doesn't want her speaking to Flint. They stay mad at each other. So. There's a predator, you know about him. You see him talking to a woman, and he's giving her a drink in an open container. WHY didn't he just TELL her that? "Yes Emmy, I am angry but you should know that Flint is a predator." Seems like the decent thing to do no? What's worse is that later on in the book Emmy finds her young 18-year-old cousin talking to Flint. Emmy doesn't tell her cousin. WHY!? Flint is a bad person. Other than "he deals with dragon racing," which is illegal. She doesn't tell her teen cousin. Her female teen cousin. I get that the dragons might smell something off with the drinks and protect their riders, but why was this glossed over. It seems ick. Things like this left a bad taste in my mouth.
Like the first story a lot of what happens is juvenile to me. If it weren't for the spice, which was awkwardly written. It could have been for teens.
Emmy is the oldest adult child in an Asian family. I get it. So am I. She does take care of everyone. She doesn't mind it. She does get too much on her plate. It is sweet that Luke sees that and wants to take care of her. They are supposed to be strong, smart business owners. The story idea is also a great idea. It just wasn't executed well. But that's just my opinion; many people love this series. I don't plan on reading any more by this author.
This book, along with the previous ones, has a system similar to a caste system. Those who ride dragons and are a part of the four main families. No one else can ride dragons. The people who have Chimera live on a different side of town. Dragons and Chimera don't get along.
Will romance be the plot twist?
Emmy has an enemy, and his name is Luke. The good news? She rarely sees him. The bad news? When she does, she (and her pet dragons) are reminded just how handsome he is.
Besides, Emmy is too busy focusing on her dragon-fuelled business to have time for love. But when both she and Luke approach the same local investor for funding, she’s suddenly unable to avoid him. The kookie investor insists they must compete for the cash by working at the local failing baby dragon bookshop to prove their magical business knowledge.
Determined to win the funding, Emmy dives into the task. But making a very flammable bookshop fit for baby dragons is no small feat, and it seems these rivals may need to join forces. Could Luke and Emmy’s fiery animosity spark something more between them?
Tropes:
Enemies-to-lovers 🌞
Bookshop
romance 📚Small town 🍂
Book 1 review
I read this so that I could read an e-galley of the third one.
I love cozy romantasy and this had so much potential. However, there were numerous plot holes. There were problems that the author set up to be hurdles in the story. Only for them to magically turned out to be non-issues. It felt like the author had an idea for a problem or hurdle in the relationship, but didn't know how to solve them, so they magically turned into non-issues. For instance, FMC mother died dragon racing. They are not a Drakkon family, so that was a no-no. MMC didn't want FMC to know this because his family of dragon riders are supporters of the races, even though they are illegal and bad? Later MMC tells FMC and that's it. Nothing. Oh okay. Mom made a mistake. MMC has been lamenting over the fact that he doesn't want to get attached to his dragon. MMC doesn't believe in dragon racing, even if it's important to his family. He finally tells his parents, and it was so important to their family that they disowned him. Just kidding, they didn't. All the parents said was "no big deal".
There is also a section where the two MC pretend to be married because there is this big secret ceremony that only dragon riders can go to, and FMC is not a dragon rider. They go, pretend to be married. The lady performing the ceremony is supposed to be an upholder of tradition and a hard ass about it. Of course, it turns out that it's a non-issue. The woman knows that the MMC and FMC are not married, but it's easily explained away.
It could have been a teen book were it not for the spice, which was poorly written. I don't normally read spicy books, but even I know this wasn't good.
I received this egalley from NetGalley and Avon Books UK | Avon. I was under no obligation to give a review. All opinions are my own.
I purchased the first two books in the series so I could read them before reading The Baby Dragon Bookshop. I almost DNF'd this book. I DNF'd the second. My review for the first book is below. This book is about Emmy a dragon rider, and Luke, her enemy. He happens to ride a Chimera. The reason Luke is her enemy is because (SPOILER ALERT) he dated her sister for a week. Luke decided that he didn't like Emmy's sister and told her so. He didn't cheat on her, he didn't abuse her, he didn't lie to her. He simply didn't like her after one week of dating. Emmy finds out and gets Luke to like her. Sleeps with him. Then dumps him. I'm sorry, but YTA here, not Luke. For years, Emmy has been rude to Luke every time she sees him. Somehow Luke still likes her. Her sister is happily married and has moved on. Not Emmy because she's the oldest sister, and she takes care of everyone. Like what?
(SPOILER ALERT) Another thing that happened in the book that boggled my mind. There is a character named Flint who runs illegal dragon racing. Flint is known to have spiked a drink of a girl who is like Luke's younger sister. Emmy doesn't know Flint's history. Flint strikes up a conversation with Emmy and gives her a hot chocolate. Not spiked. Luke sees and comes in seething. Rightfully so. However, he's too mad to tell her why he doesn't want her speaking to Flint. They stay mad at each other. So. There's a predator, you know about him. You see him talking to a woman, and he's giving her a drink in an open container. WHY didn't he just TELL her that? "Yes Emmy, I am angry but you should know that Flint is a predator." Seems like the decent thing to do no? What's worse is that later on in the book Emmy finds her young 18-year-old cousin talking to Flint. Emmy doesn't tell her cousin. WHY!? Flint is a bad person. Other than "he deals with dragon racing," which is illegal. She doesn't tell her teen cousin. Her female teen cousin. I get that the dragons might smell something off with the drinks and protect their riders, but why was this glossed over. It seems ick. Things like this left a bad taste in my mouth.
Like the first story a lot of what happens is juvenile to me. If it weren't for the spice, which was awkwardly written. It could have been for teens.
Emmy is the oldest adult child in an Asian family. I get it. So am I. She does take care of everyone. She doesn't mind it. She does get too much on her plate. It is sweet that Luke sees that and wants to take care of her. They are supposed to be strong, smart business owners. The story idea is also a great idea. It just wasn't executed well. But that's just my opinion; many people love this series. I don't plan on reading any more by this author.
This book, along with the previous ones, has a system similar to a caste system. Those who ride dragons and are a part of the four main families. No one else can ride dragons. The people who have Chimera live on a different side of town. Dragons and Chimera don't get along.
Will romance be the plot twist?
Emmy has an enemy, and his name is Luke. The good news? She rarely sees him. The bad news? When she does, she (and her pet dragons) are reminded just how handsome he is.
Besides, Emmy is too busy focusing on her dragon-fuelled business to have time for love. But when both she and Luke approach the same local investor for funding, she’s suddenly unable to avoid him. The kookie investor insists they must compete for the cash by working at the local failing baby dragon bookshop to prove their magical business knowledge.
Determined to win the funding, Emmy dives into the task. But making a very flammable bookshop fit for baby dragons is no small feat, and it seems these rivals may need to join forces. Could Luke and Emmy’s fiery animosity spark something more between them?
Tropes:
Enemies-to-lovers 🌞
Bookshop
romance 📚Small town 🍂
Book 1 review
I read this so that I could read an e-galley of the third one.
I love cozy romantasy and this had so much potential. However, there were numerous plot holes. There were problems that the author set up to be hurdles in the story. Only for them to magically turned out to be non-issues. It felt like the author had an idea for a problem or hurdle in the relationship, but didn't know how to solve them, so they magically turned into non-issues. For instance, FMC mother died dragon racing. They are not a Drakkon family, so that was a no-no. MMC didn't want FMC to know this because his family of dragon riders are supporters of the races, even though they are illegal and bad? Later MMC tells FMC and that's it. Nothing. Oh okay. Mom made a mistake. MMC has been lamenting over the fact that he doesn't want to get attached to his dragon. MMC doesn't believe in dragon racing, even if it's important to his family. He finally tells his parents, and it was so important to their family that they disowned him. Just kidding, they didn't. All the parents said was "no big deal".
There is also a section where the two MC pretend to be married because there is this big secret ceremony that only dragon riders can go to, and FMC is not a dragon rider. They go, pretend to be married. The lady performing the ceremony is supposed to be an upholder of tradition and a hard ass about it. Of course, it turns out that it's a non-issue. The woman knows that the MMC and FMC are not married, but it's easily explained away.
It could have been a teen book were it not for the spice, which was poorly written. I don't normally read spicy books, but even I know this wasn't good.
I received this egalley from NetGalley and Avon Books UK | Avon. I was under no obligation to give a review. All opinions are my own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 29, 2025
I adore this series as the characters are adorable, quaint and relatable. The small element of fantasy through the use of mythical animals like dragons and chimera add to the freshness of this series. In this book, I loved the bookshop setting and the troupes in it were so on point. Could their issues have been solved by a first half heart to heart? Of course, but who would want that? And life is always more complex when living it. Luke was one of my favourites in this one and jad such green flags all throughout, and Emmy well she is every people pleasers mirror image. I cant wait for more of this beautiful series and a copy of the locked library edition of this book. As a proud member of the baby dragon club, I am so thankful to Avon books and A T Qureshi for this ARC.
February 27, 2026
Easy cosy read, and better than the 2nd book! A bit predictable. One aspect that really annoyed me was the lack of consistency with the genders of the animals in the book, they kept swapping between being male and female even within the same few paragraphs.
February 14, 2026
3,75-4 ⭐️ This was so cute and entertaining. I think it's my favourite of the series 🥰
April 24, 2026
I needed more cute baby dragons, that is all.
October 5, 2026
i love this series and the characters and especially the baby dragons🥹🥹
April 23, 2026
Beter dan deel 2!
Voelde me sterk verbonden met Emmeline, nooit geweten dat dat kon. Daarnaast een mooie manier van een spiegel voorhouden en durven te vertrouwen op anderen.
Ik ben fan van deel 3!
Voelde me sterk verbonden met Emmeline, nooit geweten dat dat kon. Daarnaast een mooie manier van een spiegel voorhouden en durven te vertrouwen op anderen.
Ik ben fan van deel 3!
July 18, 2026
This one's written for the eldest daughters 😀
November 6, 2025
Cute baby dragons and a rivals to lovers small town bookshop romance❤️📚
The Baby Dragon Bookshop is the third novel in the Baby Dragon cosy, light fantasy romance series set in the small town of Starshine Valley.
A sweet, romantic, rivals to lovers story of the eldest daughter Emmy and Luke’s story that will warm your heart and make you smile. If you love bookshop romances and cute baby dragons with a sprinkle of magical whimsical small town romance stories then this is the perfect cosy romance series for you. Releasing in Feb 2026.
Tropes:
Rivals-to-lovers❤️
Bookshop romance 📚
Small town 🍂
Low spice ✨
Light fantasy✨
Thank you to the publisher Avon and NetGalley for sending me the ARC.
The Baby Dragon Bookshop is the third novel in the Baby Dragon cosy, light fantasy romance series set in the small town of Starshine Valley.
A sweet, romantic, rivals to lovers story of the eldest daughter Emmy and Luke’s story that will warm your heart and make you smile. If you love bookshop romances and cute baby dragons with a sprinkle of magical whimsical small town romance stories then this is the perfect cosy romance series for you. Releasing in Feb 2026.
Tropes:
Rivals-to-lovers❤️
Bookshop romance 📚
Small town 🍂
Low spice ✨
Light fantasy✨
Thank you to the publisher Avon and NetGalley for sending me the ARC.
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