
A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons (Adenashire, Bk. 2)
by Penner, J.
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Overview
Cozy magic, an unexpected dragon, and a librarian who knows exactly where to find the answers — welcome back to the warmth and wonder of Adenashire.
Doli Butterbuckle is a sunshine dwarf who runs on tea magic and the warmth of her close-knit circle of friends. She's a people-pleaser through and through, always smoothing things over, always making do. Her life isn't everything she once dreamed it might be, and her family has never quite hidden their disappointment — but it's fine. She's fine.
Then she inherits a dragon egg, and fine goes right out the window.
Suddenly Doli needs answers, and fast. She turns to Sarson, a gargoyle librarian with an encyclopedic knowledge of dragon lore and a quiet intensity that she finds increasingly difficult to ignore. The more time she spends among his shelves, the more she realizes the books aren't the only thing drawing her back.
But her plate is overflowing. Her overbearing family has opinions about everything, including the dragon. The dragon itself has absolutely no interest in staying out of trouble. And tucked beneath it all is a sinister plot that Doli has stumbled onto — one that isn't going to unravel itself.
With her loyal friends beside her and a budding romance she never saw coming, Doli is about to discover that the life she settled for might have just been the prelude to the one she actually deserves.
Series Information
Series Name: Adenashire
Series Reading Order
This series is best read in publication order.
Book 1 - A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic
Book 2 - A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons
Book 3 - A Fellowship of Games & Fables
Book 4 - A Fellowship of Curses & Cats
Book 5 - A Fellowship of Academics & Arts
Book 6 - A Fellowship of Tomes & Troth
Topics and Key Themes
Narrative Tropes
Forced Proximity
Grumpy/Sunshine
Slow Burn
Opposites Attract
Found Family
Key Themes
Settling versus deserving — a people-pleaser discovers the life she accepted was never the life she was owed.
Unexpected inheritance, unexpected purpose — a dragon egg disrupts Doli's careful peace and demands she rise to meet it.
Knowledge as connection — hours among a gargoyle's shelves blur the line between research and romance.
Family disappointment versus self-worth — overbearing relatives cast long shadows over Doli's choices and quiet joys.
Cozy world, hidden danger — warmth and belonging are threatened by a sinister plot unraveling beneath Adenashire's charm.
Who is this book for?
Primary Genre: Cozy Romantasy
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️ 2/5: Light Spice
Behind closed doors. Tension builds to intimacy; scenes fade to black—brief and non-graphic. Chemistry is there, without the details. Want a hint of heat without anything overt? This is it.
Fans of T. Kingfisher's cozy fantasy worlds will enjoy the warmhearted romance, whimsical creature companions, and found-family charm woven through Doli's dragon-egg adventure.
About the Author
With a cat on her lap and a pen in her hand, J. PENNER invites you into worlds as warm and comforting as a cup of tea. Baking magic into every page, she crafts Cozy Fantasy from her sun-kissed San Diego home.
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Reader FAQs
It leans primarily toward romance. The fantasy setting — a cozy world of dwarves, gargoyles, and magic — frames the story, but the emotional core is Doli's slow-burn relationship with Sarson and her internal journey toward self-worth.
Both share cozy fantasy atmospheres, dry wit, and warmhearted creature companions. A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons places greater emphasis on romance and a grumpy/sunshine dynamic, with lighter stakes and a more explicitly optimistic emotional register.
The romance is central, but a sinister subplot runs beneath the story and builds as the book progresses. The world-building and mystery elements are present without overwhelming the character-driven focus. It is not a dense or intricate fantasy plot.
The book is written for adult readers. The spice level is low — rated 2 out of 5 — making it suitable for readers who prefer romance with emotional intimacy over explicit content. It is not intended as young adult fiction.
The story includes themes of family disappointment, low self-worth, and people-pleasing behavior rooted in long-term emotional pressure from overbearing relatives. There is a sinister plot element involving hidden danger. The overall tone remains cozy and warm throughout.
Info
ISBN: 9781464248603
Published Date: June 3, 2025
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Language: English
Page Count: 294
Size: 8.50" l x 5.75" w x 1.00" h
Category
Fiction