Name: Sabetha Danes's review of The Confectioner's Guild by Claire Luana
Item: The Confectioner's Guild
Rating: 5
Author: Sabetha Danes

Claire Luana

A magic cupcake. A culinary killer. The perfect recipe for murder. Wren knew her sweet treats could work wonders, but she never knew they could work magic. She barely has time to wrap her head around the stunning revelation when the head of the prestigious Confectioner’s Guild falls down dead before her. Poisoned by her cupcake. Now facing murder charges in a magical world she doesn’t understand, Wren must discover the true killer or face the headsman’s axe. With the help of a handsome inspector and several new friends, Wren just might manage to learn the ropes, master her new powers, and find out who framed her. But when their search for clues leads to a deep-rooted conspiracy that goes all the way to the top, she realizes that the guild master isn’t the only one at risk of death by chocolate. If Wren can’t bring the powerful culprit to justice, she and her friends will meet a bittersweet end. The Confectioner’s Guild is a delicious YA fantasy mystery. If you like spunky chefs and twisty mysteries with a drizzle of romance, then Claire Luana’s scrumptious tale is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Read the complete Confectioner Chronicles: The Confectioner's Guild (Book One) The Confectioner's Coup (Book Two) The Confectioner's Truth (Book Three) The Confectioner's Exile (Prequel) Or grab the entire series for one low price: The Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery Series

A Young Adult Fantasy Mystery

The Confectioner's Guild

Manon van Heumen

Sabetha Danes

I adored this book so much! The characters had well developed personalities, and the political intrigue was spot on. The world building is done through the teaching of Wren so it is spread out through out the book. I didn't expect the ending, and had my sights set on a different character being guilty so it was a great unexpected twist. But looking back it all makes sense. Can't wait to read the next in this series!

Out of the frying pan, into the fire... Wren thought things were bad when her boyfriend's father tried to frame her for murder. But that was before a hostile army showed up at the city gates, ready to swallow Maradis whole. And before guild members began disappearing one by one--including the Confectioner's Guild's newest Gifted recruit. Wren, suspecting the king is to blame for the disappearances, undertakes a dangerous investigation that sets her on a collision course with old and new enemies alike. Will she be able to find the missing guild members before tensions boil over into outright rebellion? Or are the guilds willing to go further than she ever realized to rid themselves of the king's tyranny...

The Confectioner's Coup

Such a great read, the character growth/set backs are so on point. This book had many unexpected outcomes, and plot thickening moments. Can't wait to finish it out.

Better the devil you know than the devil you don't... A deadly new enemy rules Alesia with an iron fist--and an unnatural interest in the magic of the Confectioner's Guild. Betrayed by one of their own, Wren and her few remaining allies flee Maradis to secure whatever aid they can find. But new dangers and old ghosts lurk around every corner, forcing Wren to confront truths she thought she'd buried deep long ago. Will Wren be able to piece together an alliance, and enough of her own shattered heart, to take back her home from those who hold it hostage? Or will her magic prove too tempting a morsel for her enemies to refuse... Don't miss this thrilling conclusion to the Confectioner Chronicles!

A Young Adult Fantasy

The Confectioner's Truth

While this book was a little predictable (trope wise) it was a great read. I loved the complexity of the characters, so many choices to be made, and paths to take. The epilogue was a beautiful conclusion to the trilogy. The magic in this story is so awesome, I love the spin it puts on the idea of magic in general. By far one of my favorite ways to "have magical abilities" if that makes sense.

An impossible journey. A spoiled rich kid. It's a recipe for disaster. Hale Firena has everything--looks, money, power, more girls than he knows what to do with. But in one night everything changes, as a bloody coup turns Hale into a penniless refugee on the run for his life. Hale's not cut out for real life--the thought of holding down a real job is almost more horrible than the pirates and bandits chasing him. Is Hale's swagger enough to see him to safety, or has his luck truly run out? Read the story of Hale Firena before he joined the Confectioner's Guild in this Confectioner Chronicles prequel novella.

A Young Adult Fantasy Adventure

The Confectioner's Exile

This book is a must read if you've read The Confectioner Chronicles. I usually and iffy about prequels because so many times they are just fluff, but his book gives so much insight into Hale. It changed so much of my opinions of him from the first book in the Chronicles.

Emma Myers

**I was given this book for free in exchange for a 100% honest review**

Wren has had a hard life since early childhood, but her life makes a cinderella turn around when she's offered a life of riches and luxury. She is noticed by the Guildmaster for her wonderful skilled treats with more than a hint of something special inside. Everything is about to go in Wren's way! What can go wrong?!

How about a perfectly planned murder with Wren as the prime suspect?

So...Maybe, not the Cinderella life turn around she was expecting. 

Now her life is on the line for a murder she didn't commit. Wren must work together with a group of practical strangers unsure of who to trust before Wren the tortures of the inquisitor who will be arriving in two weeks' time! Not a lot of time to solve the perfect murder and it shows. Can she solve who framed her and killed the Guildmaster before time runs out?

This book is not normally one I would have picked out, I tend to think cooking shows and movies are kinda borning. However, something about the summary really drew me in. I am so glad I ignored my gut feeling and gave it a shot. The book never once feels borning. It was a constant adventure of who did it and why. We are strapped in with Wren and sitting there stuck pointing fingers along with her. Everyone has a good motive but who exactly is the one who did it. 

I quite enjoyed the adventure, enough to buy it in physical form despite getting it for free. The book never felt too rushed or too slow. It felt like the perfect speed. There are enough characters to make you scratch your head and all with food motives as to why. The romance aspect of it was very realistic to an actual romance, it was slow-building and actually pretty adorable to read. The ending and the actual who done it made perfect sense. Coming from someone who NORMALLY can figure out who the killer is ten seconds in, I really was scratching my head till it was revealed. I didn't even have them on my radar and that was so much fun to be surprised. I didn't expect that level of planning and advance thinking from a YA, seeing as it seems complicated thought out and normally it's usually given freely to young minds to figure it out. I do plan on rereading it and seeing the signs I missed. 

This story isn't too sweet or sour, it's baked just right and I do recommend it. 

This was a fun ride and as a reader of YA. I think this is one of the best I read. I couldn't put it down once I started and even though I got it the other day. I read it in one sitting, which I normally try not to do since I have stuff to do. Oh well, I am willing to put my chores aside for this delicious treat. 

I only wish we had some recipes from the book to try, I was craving a Wren cupcake the ENTIRE book. Yum!

Manon van Heumen &
The Confectioner's Guild by Claire Luana

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