The Teller of Small Fortunes
A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy, perfect for readers of Travis Baldree and Sangu Mandanna.
Tao is an immigrant fortune teller, traveling between villages with just her trusty mule for company. She only tells "small" fortunes: whether it will hail next week; which boy the barmaid will kiss; when the cow will calve. She knows from bitter experience that big fortunes come with big consequences…
Even if it’s a lonely life, it’s better than the one she left behind. But a small fortune unexpectedly becomes something more when a (semi) reformed thief and an ex-mercenary recruit her into their desperate search for a lost child. Soon, they’re joined by a baker with a "knead" for adventure, and—of course—a slightly magical cat.
Tao starts down a new path with companions as big-hearted as her fortunes are small. But as she lowers her walls, the shadows of her past close in—and she’ll have to decide whether to risk everything to preserve the family she never thought she could have.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 336
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Ace
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593815915
Creator Bio
Julie Leong is an author and storyteller with a passion for exploring the mystical and magical in everyday life. She draws inspiration from her diverse cultural background, having grown up in Malaysia and later moving to the United States. Leong's writing is infused with vibrant imagery and vivid characters, making her stories come to life on the page. Her work has been featured in various literary journals and anthologies. When she's not writing, Leong can be found traveling, reading, or spending time with her family and three cats. The Teller of Small Fortunes is her debut novel.
