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The Wandering Inn #2
Fae and Fare: Book Two, Part One in the goblin-filled, slice-of-life LitRPG series and web serial sensation
Book Two, Part One in the beloved epic fantasy world and LitRPG sensation created by pirateaba
'You won't find anything like it. The Wandering Inn is a favourite' Matt Dinniman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl
Winter has arrived with faeries and…pranks? It’s the first winter that Rags has ever had to survive as the [Chieftain] of a tribe. It might be her last, if she’s not careful.
Liscor seems a lot smaller once you’ve learned about the world. Rags is realizing her tribe might not have a place in the Floodplains anymore. With new dangers threatening her people, she needs to find a place where Goblins can thrive. Surely, there’s somewhere like that out there.
Having survived her first season in Liscor, Erin Solstice is faced with a unique new Winter Sprites, who are capricious and unpredictable, as well as cleaning up after the latest disaster to strike her inn.
However, she’s no longer alone. Earthers have begun appearing all over the world, and this synchronicity is leading to world powers taking note of these strange intrusions into their lands. But that also means meeting friends whom Erin can rely on, right?
It’s time for a new path forwards for everyone. The winter is cold, but for a lost runner, there’s always an inn with an open door, if Ryoka just has the courage to knock.
'You won't find anything like it. The Wandering Inn is a favourite' Matt Dinniman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl
Winter has arrived with faeries and…pranks? It’s the first winter that Rags has ever had to survive as the [Chieftain] of a tribe. It might be her last, if she’s not careful.
Liscor seems a lot smaller once you’ve learned about the world. Rags is realizing her tribe might not have a place in the Floodplains anymore. With new dangers threatening her people, she needs to find a place where Goblins can thrive. Surely, there’s somewhere like that out there.
Having survived her first season in Liscor, Erin Solstice is faced with a unique new Winter Sprites, who are capricious and unpredictable, as well as cleaning up after the latest disaster to strike her inn.
However, she’s no longer alone. Earthers have begun appearing all over the world, and this synchronicity is leading to world powers taking note of these strange intrusions into their lands. But that also means meeting friends whom Erin can rely on, right?
It’s time for a new path forwards for everyone. The winter is cold, but for a lost runner, there’s always an inn with an open door, if Ryoka just has the courage to knock.
980 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2026
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August 30, 2026
I’m tired so here’s some incoherent ramblings:
“These are cute books, you should read them!” -horrible advice.
Apparently there is around 40 - 1000 page books worth of content for this series. It is a linear story. It is still being written.
I was like wow this is taking a while, lo and behold this one was 1000 pages. Its not even 1000 pages up build up to resolve in pt 2 probably since the story goes on FOREVER. I have never dived into web novels and things like this before. I couldn’t even read beyond book 5 of wheel of time before it got too complicated. How does Pirateaba keep it all going in seemingly thought out linear plot progression.
I’m actually so mad right now. When I picked up the first one I thought it would be four books. Just four! And like each of them about 500 pages. This is scandalous and treason.
Anyways… pretty good. Erin is Erining, Ryoka was sidlined for the second half of the book which was unfortunate as she is becoming my favorite POV. No one puts enough respect on Pisces name. Ceria remains queen. Lyon is hella annoying but not sure what the message is around her character (if someone’s spoiled just beat them until the do chores?) (you know what, I think I get it now). Is Toren evil? Probably? Is that sad? Yes. Is Gazi evil? I thought so. But is she? Does Magnolia own a horde of ipad kids now? So many questions.
Pacing is like one piece slow sometimes. And one piece length apparently.
Am I learning anything from reading these idk.
Also also final rambling thought-
Internet seems to have some negative opinions on Pirateaba’s prose. Tbh I think its fine. Better than like 90% of popular fantasy anyways.
“These are cute books, you should read them!” -horrible advice.
Apparently there is around 40 - 1000 page books worth of content for this series. It is a linear story. It is still being written.
I was like wow this is taking a while, lo and behold this one was 1000 pages. Its not even 1000 pages up build up to resolve in pt 2 probably since the story goes on FOREVER. I have never dived into web novels and things like this before. I couldn’t even read beyond book 5 of wheel of time before it got too complicated. How does Pirateaba keep it all going in seemingly thought out linear plot progression.
I’m actually so mad right now. When I picked up the first one I thought it would be four books. Just four! And like each of them about 500 pages. This is scandalous and treason.
Anyways… pretty good. Erin is Erining, Ryoka was sidlined for the second half of the book which was unfortunate as she is becoming my favorite POV. No one puts enough respect on Pisces name. Ceria remains queen. Lyon is hella annoying but not sure what the message is around her character (if someone’s spoiled just beat them until the do chores?) (you know what, I think I get it now). Is Toren evil? Probably? Is that sad? Yes. Is Gazi evil? I thought so. But is she? Does Magnolia own a horde of ipad kids now? So many questions.
Pacing is like one piece slow sometimes. And one piece length apparently.
Am I learning anything from reading these idk.
Also also final rambling thought-
Internet seems to have some negative opinions on Pirateaba’s prose. Tbh I think its fine. Better than like 90% of popular fantasy anyways.
April 24, 2026
I realize why I love these books
I have someone to root for, reason to root for them, and plenty of people to interact with said person
I have someone to root for, reason to root for them, and plenty of people to interact with said person
May 30, 2026
I absolutely flew through the first few books of The Wandering Inn and remember thinking, wow… this series is something special. The world feels huge, alive, and incredibly well thought out, with so many storylines and characters somehow all weaving together into something that just works.
What really kept me hooked early on was Erin and Ryoka (forgive me if I’m spelling that wrong 😅). Their stories pulled me in fast, and I loved how the series balances emotional moments, humour, chaos, adventure, politics, and genuinely wild worldbuilding. There’s always something happening, and the cast becomes massive in a way that somehow still feels fun rather than overwhelming.
Books 1–3 completely grabbed me. Book 4 felt slower for me, and I actually drifted a bit during book 5 and ended up taking a break. After reading other things and coming back to it though, I found myself enjoying it again and remembered why I liked the series so much in the first place. Even when it slowed down, the world and characters were still enough to keep me invested.
These audiobooks are absolutely gigantic (seriously, they are a commitment 😅), but they feel like living in a world for a while rather than just reading a story. Not every section hooked me equally, and I missed having more Erin in later parts, but overall this has been such a fun, ambitious, character-filled series that I’m still excited to continue. Onto the next one.
What really kept me hooked early on was Erin and Ryoka (forgive me if I’m spelling that wrong 😅). Their stories pulled me in fast, and I loved how the series balances emotional moments, humour, chaos, adventure, politics, and genuinely wild worldbuilding. There’s always something happening, and the cast becomes massive in a way that somehow still feels fun rather than overwhelming.
Books 1–3 completely grabbed me. Book 4 felt slower for me, and I actually drifted a bit during book 5 and ended up taking a break. After reading other things and coming back to it though, I found myself enjoying it again and remembered why I liked the series so much in the first place. Even when it slowed down, the world and characters were still enough to keep me invested.
These audiobooks are absolutely gigantic (seriously, they are a commitment 😅), but they feel like living in a world for a while rather than just reading a story. Not every section hooked me equally, and I missed having more Erin in later parts, but overall this has been such a fun, ambitious, character-filled series that I’m still excited to continue. Onto the next one.
August 25, 2026
Another surprisingly good story, although there isn't in the way of action, which is my staple diet, the story is character driven, developing Erin and Ryoka as the main protagonists, but also the unlikely ensemble.
This story feels like it is developing at a slow pace, yet that isn't disappointing as the style is very human, in as much as it feels day to day, how we might all live our lives, the highs and lows. Paying bills, relationships, adversity etc.
I am really liking this series because it isn't trying to compete with more established science fantasy themes, it doesn't even feel to LitRPG, unlike DCC, a good read.
This story feels like it is developing at a slow pace, yet that isn't disappointing as the style is very human, in as much as it feels day to day, how we might all live our lives, the highs and lows. Paying bills, relationships, adversity etc.
I am really liking this series because it isn't trying to compete with more established science fantasy themes, it doesn't even feel to LitRPG, unlike DCC, a good read.
August 26, 2026
Fae and Fare by pirateaba is the second instalment of the Wandering Inn series, and it's sooooooooo long. I had to take several breaks to listen to other audiobooks along the way, but I did finish it and I'm glad I did. The world is fascinating and I love a lot of the characters, and there are so many intriguing layers to the storytelling. But it's just all too much, with so many volumes and each of them being so very long. I also find a lot of the voices in the audio narration really annoying (which makes sense because the characters they represent *are* annoying) - but it adds and extra barrier to wanting to continue with the series. So I think I'm done - for now.
July 13, 2026
Book2, part 1 984 pages.
Long story but the words flow like a fast river. The current twist, splits and spills over rocks with the pull of gravity taking one to a destiny in the great ocean.
Many assorted and interesting characters. Fun world / Universe building. Plots overlap with other plots.
Borrowed on Jun 30, 2026. Kindle Unlimited.
Kindle Unlimited book read with Alexa audio app.
Long story but the words flow like a fast river. The current twist, splits and spills over rocks with the pull of gravity taking one to a destiny in the great ocean.
Many assorted and interesting characters. Fun world / Universe building. Plots overlap with other plots.
Borrowed on Jun 30, 2026. Kindle Unlimited.
Kindle Unlimited book read with Alexa audio app.
August 10, 2026
It's starting to pick up a little bit in this book but you can see that Pirateaba is still trying to find her style and while it's definitely stronger than the first book, it really starts to shine later on. Still was interesting because I'm doing the series again on audiobook so it's a different experience than reading it.
June 4, 2026
I am rereading the series and still looking it. I love reading the story again and understanding the story ahead. I can now see how it was getting there. Seeing the little Easter eggs throughout is very fun.
August 26, 2026
I am absolutely obsessed with this series, and despite this being a 60hr audio book I enjoyed every minute of it!! I loved the characters arcs and evolution of the plot to include the broader world. Very excited to see whats next for Erin and Reiko!!! I cant really say more without spoilers.
June 16, 2026
I tried and tried but couldn't get through the Internet type trolling and flaming. I get enough of that crap in the real world.
peace out to a promising series.
peace out to a promising series.
June 26, 2026
I thought this one started a bit slow, but things definitely picked up later. I really like how far the story spreads with different story lines that are all connected underneath. Good stuff.
July 20, 2026
I keep saying I’m not going to read the next one because they are 1000 pages long and then I get sucked into the world and must continue. It’s a great Lit RPG. I love the series!
August 1, 2026
I’m enjoying reading this slowly and the slow pace helps, but I can tell it will pay off as each book get progressively more complex and interesting.
August 9, 2026
Ok I’m officially addicted. What did the author put into these stories?
There is something so comforting about the Wandering Inn.
I even like Ryoka now!
There is something so comforting about the Wandering Inn.
I even like Ryoka now!
August 9, 2026
So happy this got formally pubbed :)
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