4,5 (big) stars! I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of The Fate's Muse by Randi Holmes. All opinions are my own. And respectfully - How dare you? I think this book made me tear up five times. Mostly happy, hopeful tears. Mostly. Kaira was a lovely protagonist. Spunky, intelligent, selfless, bordering on reckless. I loved following her, her story, and her growing relationship with Ray - BUT. This book honestly could have survived on VIBES alone. The found family! PERCY! Mae, Milo and Ezra. I loved them all. I loved Briar Glen, this tiny town Kaira and Ray end up in. I loved seeing a dying community brought back to life. And the extra cup of coffee! The only things pulling this the slightest bit (and I really mean SLIGHT) down for me, were a few unimportant typos in the ARC (which, honestly, it's an ARC) and the fact that I normally avoid cozy vibe romance. The fact that this was incredibly dark as well definitely helped. I loved the depth of both main characters, and again. The found family. If you take nothing else from this review, take this: Read it for the vibes, and the ending that invites a sequel - and I know one is coming!