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The Teller of Small Fortunes

By: Julie Leong
Narrated by: Phyllis Ho
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AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER

A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy, perfect for fans 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.

©2024 Julie Leong (P)2024 Penguin Audio
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"If you're running a little low on serotonin, trust me: brew yourself a hot drink, curl up with this treasure of a tale, and thank me later! It's the warmest, loveliest book I've read in ages."—Sangu Mandanna, national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

"The Teller of Small Fortunes is perfection! A lovely and comforting cozy fantasy about finding your own family and choosing your own path, this is a beautiful treasure of a book that will warm your heart and heal your soul. I absolutely loved every second of it!"—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"With clever language, a stunning world, and uplifting characters, Leong expertly weaves the future of cozy fantasy: a diverse landscape where comfort comes in many forms, and friendship and belonging forms the heart of it all."—Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

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Signs point to cozy, delightful listening
I’m fully on board with the low-stakes fantasy moment we’re having right now, and so hitting play on this debut was a no-brainer for me. Following Tao, a fortune-teller who specializes in foretelling the mundane, Julie Leong spins a yarn about identity and chosen family. Narrator Phyllis Ho is new to me, and she positively sparkled in this story; her voice is at once buoyant, exuberant, and gentle—so fitting for a cozy fantasy. I challenge you not to grin while listening. — Sam D., Audible Editor

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Delightful

A joyous read. Highly recommend. If you need something to give you a light and happy boost in this shit-show of a world we live in. This’ll do it.

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What a charming and heart warming story

I really enjoyed it and the voice is nice but it is sometimes slightly monotone. I can’t always tell the difference in who is speaking. Lovely sounding though. Sometimes it made me sleep and I would have to rewind lol

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Loved the storyline and narrator!

An easy story to listen to and love about unlikely friendships and overcoming adversity. Would recommend!

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A wonderfully sweet story of finding a family.

This is a story about hurt people finding each other through a long journey together. The characters are deep, their backstories well thought out, and the world they inhabit built for us through conversation instead of long lore dumps.

It is sweet and gentle. With the narrator doing a wonderful job bringing the characters to life.

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Not usually a fantasy reader.

Once you get used to the narrator's voice, this story is very enjoyable. The fantasy/magic in this work is not overwhelming;very believable. The story line is relatable. Nothing too dark. Lots of feel goods as that is the kind of literature I enjoy.

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Enjoyable Adventure

I was looking for my next book choice and this title popped up. After reading the description, I took a chance on it and ended up enjoying every minute. This haphazard group of charming characters take a chance on each other and come out better for it. I needed a comforting book and this one is both warm and inviting, but full of adventure and intrigue. I’m looking forward to more from this author. Thank you - I loved truly love it. I miss the ride already!

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Best book ever!!!4

All great! Great to have a different approach to magic. I want more of this story

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Soothing and perfect escape.

This felt like a warm hug of a book and was easy to fall into.

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Such a Feel Good Story

This book was phenomenaly cozy! It took me some time to finish, but once I picked it up again I could not put it back down. Tao and her journey of self discovery, living how she wants, and coping with her past and confronting her future was truly amazing. Kina and Mash and Silt are definetley great friends that will do anything for Tao and each other. Fidelitus and Laohu also add such a funny comic relief to the story as well. Each character comes to terms with who they are and who they want to be while banding together. We need more found family stories and with perspectives of diverse characters like Julie Leong has in this wonderful story. The narrator did a great job, her voice wasn't really for me, but it was nice to fully immerse myself into the story.

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Satisfying!

Warm and cozy read. Great cover art. Solid Narrator performance. Would spend more time in this world for sure!

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