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The Confectioner’s Truth (Confectioner Chronicles Book 3) by Claire Luana – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Confectioner's Truth (Confectioner Chronicles Book 3)The Confectioner’s Truth by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the conclusion to The Confectioner’s Chronicle series. I highly recommend reading the previous books in this series before this one, it is a must read story. This story is full of action and took me on a magical journey with creative characters. I loved the characters, Wren is my favorite. She has a mind of her own, determination and strong. What will happen when her past comes crashing into her present? Will she find her way back home or is her magic to tasty to refuse?

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The Confectioner’s Coup (The Confectioner’s Chronicles) by Claire Luana – Review by Sarah Oakes

The Confectioner's Coup (Confectioner Chronicles, #2)

The Confectioner’s Coup by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about thinking things through. Wren survived the ordeals of the first novel and is trying to resume her normal life. When her and Callidus are on the trail of a Gifted ice cream maker, they are attacked by mysterious men in black. However, the ice cream maker Thom joins them and is a fast friend. As war looms and tensions rise, Guild members start mysteriously disappearing., including Thom. Can Wren and her friends solve the mystery and find Thom before war threatens them all?
a great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. I loved the character development of people such as Calliidus, as a kind and caring man underneath it all or Hale not just being a reckless fool which was brilliantly written. Also the King returns as a spinechilling force to be reckoned with. I loved the use of tension throughout the novel, as conflicts arose for Wren in a fantasy world with its own laws and society and politics.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel and the vivid sense of colour in the blues of the lake and the greens of the islands, and also sun and sand in Hales account of his home later on. Or the wedding scenes with colourful bright and detailed dresses against the dark of the black carriages and Black Guards. which contrasted perfectly.
a great example of building upon a fantasy world in a sequel with the Celestans and their cultures and traditional wedding dresses. Or the Apricans with their Viking like nature and their sea faring ways to explore more to this world outside Maradis. I also loved the use of maps at the start which was a lovely touch and gave a clear location to the reader. Overall, a great read and I would give five stars.

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The Confectioner’s Coup (Confectioner Chronicles) By Claire Luana – Review by Laura Furuta

The Confectioner's Coup (Confectioner Chronicles, #2)The Confectioner’s Coup by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Coup (Confectioner Chronicles Book 2)
By: Claire Luana
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Confectioner’s Coup (Confectioner Chronicles Book 2) by Claire Luana is a fantasy book. It one that has action, danger, romance, and mystery. I found myself turning pages trying to find out what was going to happen next. It is the next exciting book in a wonderful series. Wren has found herself with a bit of time on her hands. She is someone who has always been busy and it is an unusual feeling. Wren has survived being falsely framed for murder. Now situations occur that have her and others in harm’s way. There is a hostile army outside the gates. Will they take over the city? Members of the Guilds begin to disappear. Wren suspects who is behind the disappearances. Her investigation will have her facing old and new enemies. Will Wren find the truth behind the disappearances? Will she find the missing Guild members? How much danger is the city really in? Read this book to find out. I enjoyed reading about Wren and the relationship that she has with her boyfriend. This book has a bit more romance than the last one. This was a book that was a more emotional ride for me. I have grown to love many of the characters since reading the first book and now with this one I was not only rooting for them to succeed in whatever actions they take but also for them to find happiness in their lives. There are moments of suspense that had me having to tell myself to breathe. I love how the story has plenty of detail and I felt like I was right there with the characters. There are some twists and turns that I did not see coming. Once I started reading, I had a hard time putting down. Highly recommended.

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The Confectioner’s Coup (Confectioner Chronicles Book 2) by Claire Luana

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Series – The Confectioner Chronicles 
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Genre – YA Fantasy Mystery
Page Count – 282 pages
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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…

Don’t miss this thrilling Book 2 in the Confectioner Chronicles!

~ AMAZON

Claire Luana grew up reading everything she could get her hands on and writing every chance she could. Eventually, adulthood won out, and she turned her writing talents to more scholarly pursuits, going to work as a commercial litigation attorney. While continuing to practice law, Claire decided to return to her roots and try her hand once again at creative writing. She has written and published the Moonburner Cycle, the Confectioner Chronicles, the Knights of Caerleon trilogy with Jesikah Sundin, and is currently working on several new fantasy series. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and two dogs. In her (little) remaining spare time, she loves to hike, travel, binge-watch CW shows, and of course, fall into a good book.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) By Claire Luana – Review by Sue Kemp

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1)
By Claire Luana

The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana is the first book in the Confectioner Chronicles series. I have to say I loved the prequel and this book is written just as well. The writing style of this author is quite enjoyable. The series is aimed at the YA readers but can be enjoyed by us adults as well. The author has made the characters in this book quite enjoyable and its was a pleasure to have read this book and I do look forward for more instalments. In this book we have mystery, magic and cooking. Not your normal mixture in a book but it works well. So, grab yourself a copy of the book and have an enjoyable time in getting to know not only the characters but the authors wonderful way of telling a story.

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The Confectioner’s Exile (The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel) by Claire Luana – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile (The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel) by Claire Luana
4 Stars

I’ve read the author’s Moonburner series which I really enjoyed. After reading this prequel, it looks like she has another winning series. I’m excited to read the rest. This story is about Hale Firena’s life before he joined the Confectioners Guild. He is a rich spoiled brat of a high ranking government official until there was a coup d’état. Now Hale, along with his mother and brother, are political refugees running for their lives. There are plenty of obstacles and challenges on their journey out of the country. Hale needs to learn that things will not be handed to him on a silver platter anymore and his ego gets taken down a few notches. Though he lives through some devastating experiences, luck is on his side.

To be honest, Hale annoyed me through the first half of the book. He was spoiled rotten and I didn’t like his attitude. Once he dropped his pretentions, I definitely warmed up to him. The good thing is that the action starts almost at the beginning and continues throughout the whole book. Towards the end, I was biting my nails with the excitement and danger. This was a fun adventurous read worthy to be a part of this series.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana – Review by Debi Kircher

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana

5++++ Stars

Let me start by saying what an absolutely beautiful cover this book has and although that was one reason I was drawn to it, it was actually the authors name that had me knowing I had to read it.

This is my 3rd book by this author and I don’t even know what words to use to explain how I appreciate the world building, character forming, and extreme attention to detail this author puts into her stories. I don’t even read fantasy type storylines but Miss Luana’s are so so amazing that I can’t help but savor every single word.

“This is all to say that sometimes, what feels like nothing is really something. You may have more cards in your hand than you realize. You need only play them when the time is right.”

This one was so unique and the added suspense and mystery had me hooked from page 1 and the last 25% of the book I was on the edge of my seat wondering how in the world she was going to make this all work…Brilliant is just one of the words that come to mind. So many things happen in this story that I’m not even going to try to sum it up..you have to read this and I can not wait for more of this series, I will be one of the first in line to read more!!

Awesome, Amazing, Incredible, Brilliant, and simply Fantastical!!

Loved it!!

Review by @debikircher

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Gail Guerrero

The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile by Claire Luana
Four Stars

In this prequel we learn about Hale. We see how he grew up and what made him become such a loyal man. I really liked this story. The imagination put into it to make it come to life. To dream up a world that is of something so powerful and serial. The author gives us background for what we read in The Confectioners Guild. The adventures are well thought out and detailed. The author didn’t miss a beat while creating this story. I like to experience different emotions while reading a book. But I mostly want to feel excitement and sadness. I sat sadness because I usually don’t want the story to end.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1) by Claire Luana – Review by Sheri Schrader

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana is the first book in The Confectioner Chronicles series. This book is full of mystery, magic, and cooking. Wren is an amazing cook and soon finds herself in the Confectioner’s Guild. Here she learns more about herself and that she has special magical powers. After the death of the head of the guild after eating her cupcake she learns more about not only herself but this guild that she has been brought into. The characters are well written and the story drew me in from the beginning. Not only is Wren a great character but there are also many others. The cupcake on the cover might have made me curious but I am so glad I gave this book a go. I look forward to reading more in this series.

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Sheri Schrader

The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile by Claire Luana is a prequel novella to The Confectioner Chronicles. This is the backstory of Hale Firena and his life. He has always had everything he could possibly want but his life changes drastically. He must learn how to survive without relying on others. I really enjoyed this prequel and read it before I read book 1. The writing is great and the action was also good. After reading this novella I was even more excited to read the series. This is a YA series but teens and adults can enjoy this series.

review by @sherimichelle1

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The Confectioners Guild (The Confectioners Chronicles #1) by Claire Luana – Review by Amanda Pierce

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioners Guild by Claire Luana is book 1 in the Confectioners Series. I recently read the prequel to this book and really enjoyed it, so I decided to dive into the series. Much Like the prequel I enjoy this authors writing style and character development. This book had me hooked from the very beginning and I couldnt put it down. I read this and the prequel in the same day. I really loved the story and the characters in this book, and cannot wait to see what the author does next with this series or anything else she writes. Great start to a great series. I give this book 5 stars easily.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles #1) by Claire Luana – Review by Erin Davidson

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioners Guild is the first book in Claire Luana’s delicious new young adult series. I always knew cupcakes and confectionery were magical, and this book had me craving them till the very end. A succulent story of murder and mystery rolled into one scrumptious, bite sized book. Wren always poured her heart into her baked goods, under the watchful eye of her Master. Until one day she is whisked away to the Guild Master, only to be told that she has a unique set of gifts. She has the ability to manipulate a person’s good luck, with a single bite of her baked goodies. With a power like that, she must stay at the Guild and keep her gift a secret. But her sweet moment quickly turns sour, when the Guild Master dies from her poisoned cupcake. Framed for the murder, Wren has to unravel the mystery before her, and learn how to control her gift; before she’s trialled and beheaded.
I really Love Claire Luana’s writing. She weaves fantastical stories, that have you hooked from the very first line. I loved the book and think it is an excellent start to her new series. The characters were delightful, and well developed. Her descriptions of the desserts had my mouth watering and my sweet tooth aching. As well as, the stunning cover art; the more I look at it, the more things I find in it.
5/5 Stars!

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) ​by​ Claire Luana​ ​is a unique YA fantasy story that is full of magic and the unusual. It is also a murder mystery that is action packed and well paced. I felt that the characters needed a little more developing but the plot is interesting and keeps you entertained as this mystery unfolds.

Wren is accused of murder by cupcake and has a month to find out who framed her and who the actual murderer is and clear her name.

This is a read for those who enjoy fantasy and magic and an unusual murder mystery.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella (The Confectioner Chronicles 0.5) by​ Claire Luana​ ​is a quick and easy read. I found it hard in the beginning to get into the story, it was a bit slow but once it got going I found it is a complex tale and with the twists and turns and adventures I found myself more intrigued. This short story is about Hale and how one night changed his life forever. He was a little obnoxious at first but we watch him grow and come in to himself. This is one for YA’s.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Confectioner’s Exile (The Confectioner Chronicles, #0) by Claire Luana – Review by Emily Walsh

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ByClaire Luana
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile (The Confectioner Chronicles, #0) by Claire Luana was a fast pace, heart pounding read, that had me hooked from start to finish.

Not my first read by this author or in this series. This book takes place before The Confectioner Guild, but no worries there are no spoilers. It’s one of those books that you can read before the first or after, or somewhere inbetween.

Coming in at 151 pages, that book starts out innocent enough, but in a matter of pages you are tossed into a race agents time, a rescue mission and a good old punch to the heart, just to make it all the more nerve wracking. The only thing I would have to say, that I didn’t like, was that at times I felt like, the emotions weren’t there. There is flatness where there should have been raw bloody emotions, that rip out your heart strings. I know this was short, but I feel like more time should have been spent into developing those emotional scenes, to round out this otherwise excellent story.

As a whole I very much loved this addition to this unique series. Following Hale, his journey, and how he ended up at the guild, really puts him in a different light. I like meeting his brother, his mom, and just seeing what his life was like before. It explains a
lot to say the least.

With that said, I will leave you with my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval. This series is a must read, it’s putting a new spin on overused tropes and clichés. It’s a breath of fresh air, and I can’t wait to dive into the next instalment.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1) by Claire Luana – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I absolutely loved this book!! It was so magical with a good amount of suspense and along with it some fantastic plot twists and turns. I think this is my favourite read from this author so far. I thought the characters were great and I loved reading about them. What I really loved about this book was how unique it was and the author wrote it in such an engaging way that I couldn’t put it down, her world building is usually good but it was excellent in this book. I really liked Wren and I actually liked that I had to work hard to get to understand her, I found her character really intriguing but there was something about her that I just instantly liked. She was a fantastic, strong heroine to read about. I think I would definitely like one of the deserts that she bakes!!
Overall a fantastic YA read full of magic and murder mystery! I am really looking forward to seeing what is to come from this series!

@katiem

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Katie Matthews

The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Another great read from this author and a good introduction to this new series. I always really enjoy reading books by Ms Luana, I find myself easily immersed into her stories and they characters are always well thought out and developed. It is a short read however it was jam packed with a great storyline and some plot twists. I really liked the setting for this story too and thought that the author described it really well. I grew to like Hale over the story, after everything that happened he soon changed his attitude towards things and as the story went on my connection with him grew.
I am very much looking forward to reading the next book in the series!!

@katiem

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The Confectioner’s Guild By Claire Luana – Review By Stacey Baxter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this novel it was a delicious fun read but also has the mystery and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s one of those novels you start and you lose track of time I was completely engrossed I just couldn’t set it down I just wanted to know what was going to happen next! I really can’t wait to read more from this author as this novel has absolutely left me wanting more.

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The Confectioner’s Guild By Claire Luana – Review By Stacey Baxter

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this novel it was a delicious fun read but also has the mystery and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s one of those novels you start and you lose track of time I was completely engrossed I just couldn’t set it down I just wanted to know what was going to happen next! I really can’t wait to read more from this author as this novel has absolutely left me wanting more.

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Sue Kemp

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella
By Claire Luana

The Confectioner’s Exile is the prequel in the Confectioners Chronicles series by Claire Luana. This novella you find will be a nice quick read and you will find it gives the background of Hale and when he joined the guild. Yes, this novella is short, but you will still find twists and turns, love and some adventure. I did enjoy the novella and I am looking forward to reading more in the series.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles book 1) by Clarie Luana – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles book 1) by Clarie Luana

5 Stars!!!!!

What can I say but I absolutely have fallen for this series. The author has such a unique way of
bringing the characters to life and I felt as though I was actually in the story. The refreshing
way that you are drawn into the book and just feel as though you are escaping into the world that the author has developed. I just couldn’t put this book down.

I really felt drawn to Wren from the very start. The drama that unfolds around her brings you to
the edge of your seat with anticipation. I liked how the author was able to not only throw in drama and intrigue but also weaved in just the touch of romance to boot. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Wren, Sable and Hale. Into the mix you have the chemistry between Wren and Lucas. The whole dynamic just adds to the intrigue in the book. I really cannot wait for the next book in this series. To get to delve more into the lives of the Confectioners and their world alongside the other guilds and see where the magic leads.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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The Confectioner’s Exile (The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella) by Claire Luana – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile by Claire Luana

5 Stars!!!!!

I love it when I find a new series. This is the prequel to the series and it really put a lot of
things in perspective. I really enjoyed the author’s unique writing style. The story just jumps
off of the pages. I felt as though I was really going through the things that the characters were
going through.

This book really sets up the series. I really enjoyed Hale’s character. This book brings Hale’s life
before he joined the Confectioner’s guild. I really liked how the author brought his character to
life and showed how he matured over the course of the book. I really enjoy this author’s work and will definitely be reading more from her and this series.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Renee Ullery

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile by Claire Luana
Stars: 4

This is a prequel in the Confectioner Chronicles. This book tells the tale how Hale joined the Confectioner’s guild. This book has adventure, triumphants, despair, love, and a bit of cockiness and luck! It is short, but is excellent at telling how Hale’s story started without feeling rushed or stretch out too much. I haven’t read the other books in this series yet, but I can say that I really enjoyed this story. I can’t wait to see more of this series!

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The Confectioner’s Exile (The Confectioner’s Chronicles Prequel) by Claire Luana – Review by Renee Ullery

The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile by Claire Luana
Stars: 4

This is a prequel in the Confectioner Chronicles. This book tells the tale how Hale joined the Confectioner’s guild. This book has adventure, triumphants, despair, love, and a bit of cockiness and luck! It is short, but is excellent at telling how Hale’s story started without feeling rushed or stretch out too much. I haven’t read the other books in this series yet, but I can say that I really enjoyed this story. I can’t wait to see more of this series!

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana – Review by Gail Guerrero

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana

Four Stars

Who do you trust when you’re put into a unknown environment? Wren has no one and has been an apprentice for four years in a confectioners shop. Her life gets completely turned around when the guild masters come for her. This book was a never ending crazy moment. At every point something was happening. Wren’s life was not her own after tragedy strikes twice. Man I felt bad for her. She really had no one. Then the people she did have turned on her so fast. This is a really good start for this series.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella

By Claire Luana

5 Stars

After reading the Confectioner’s Guild book 1 in this series it was completely awesome to go back and read Hale’s story. I don’t normally like doing this but it worked perfectly for me in this case. I was able to get a much better understanding of who Hale is and where he came from, and the lessons and the tragic losses he experienced along the way.

I really liked Hale in The Guild but spent a few too many pages completely angry at him, and although he was able to redeem himself in the end it did help having this part of his story and knowing I was right to like him so much!

I can not wait for the next in this series, there are stories brewing and I can not wait to dive back in and see what sort of adventures these characters have in store for them. I highly recommend this series and where you read this book whether before or after book one should not matter in my opinion but I’m glad I read it after I read the guild.

This author is completely amazing, I am always drawn in immediately where some books take me a few pages. I know I can always count on this author to give me something I would not normally read and make me fall in love.

Loved It!!!

Review by @debikircher

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner’s Chronicles 1) by Claire Luana – Review by Sarah Oakes

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about luck. Wren is given the chance of a lifetime when a customer notices her baking and tells the Guild and they offer her a job. But before she can start, the guildmaster drops dead whilst eating one of her cupcakes. Accused of his murder, Wren faces execution and is only spared by being vouched for by the inspector and that the King is absent. But can they find the real killer before its too late and the King returns?
A great read; Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Wren struggling to trust people but wanting to belong or Lucas trying to help people or Hale with his humorous personality but kind nature underneath. Great supporting cast like the stern Callidus of the sweet Olivia.
A brilliant example of world building in a fantasy world with its rules and societies and geography and history that was detailed with care for the audience to imagine. I loved the vivid imagery throughout the novel for example with the palace and temple in a sense of grandeur and detail in a sense of wonder shared with Wren or the vivid colours of dresses and icing. or the scenery of mountains and water further on in the novel colourful and spectacular all beautifully written to create the sense of wonderful world full of life and colour and people.
the idea of magic bakers was a fun and fantastic idea and was a brilliant addition to the fantasy genre. The passion for baking in Wren was a lovely touch. Fast paced action and high stakes in a wonderful fantasy world made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 star
The Confectioner’s Exile : The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana is a great read that I couldn’t put down. In this prequel we get to see why Hale is the way he is before entering The Confectioner Guild. One night was all it took to change his life and he is now on the run.He now has to learn to adapt to certain situations he’s in.There are a few twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this book.I cant wait to read more from this Author.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confection Chronicles, #1) by Claire Luana – Review by Krystal Gregory

The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild, Book 1 in The Confection Chronicles by Claire Luana
5 out of 5 stars

I love food and reading and anything that combines the two are pretty much my favorite thing in the whole wide world. This book puts a super fun twist on a murder mystery. Wren Confectioner has found herself thrust into a world she does not understand, she is struggling to come to terms with the understanding of what she had gotten herself into. Wren has been charged with a magical murder and she has no idea why. She makes friends with a very VERY handsome magical inspector to try to solve this dying problem and the friends she makes along the way help her try to master her powers.
The deeper Wren and her friends get into this mystery, the higher up the chain they go on the suspect list, and Wren soon discovers that death by chocolate cupcake is not the worst way to go. I loved every inch of this book. Wren is a sassy, force to be reckoned with character. Lucas, the investigator, is a no nonsense, handsome man who I just absolutely fell in love with. You will not regret picking up this sweet read

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The Confectioner’s Exile (The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella) by Claire Luana – Review by Heather Lovelace

The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yet another winner from Claire Luana. This delightful story was a quick page turner; I couldn’t put it down. I loved this prequel as an addition to the Confectioners series. Great characters, steady story development. Hands down a great book and one I will recommend to others.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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