Cinnamon Bun Volume 6

Read Time: 3 Minutes

This series just keeps doing its thing – cozy, quirky, and filled with unrelenting optimism. I’m trying to remember if this came up in the previous book or at the beginning of this one but a Harpy delegation on their way to a summit in the Sylph kingdom of Goldenalden vanishes over the Trenton Flats, a neighbouring and antagonistic kingdom. So as the rumours of war still swirl around, it’s up to Broccoli and her bunch of friends to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Broccoli is, as ever, a delight. With her Cinnamon Bun Bun class, S-Ranked cleaning magic, skills for days in friendships and hugging, as well as being captain of her very own airship – the Beaver Cleaver – Broccoli is one loveable character. Her ever-growing band of fellow adventurers and friends she makes along the way are mostly just as delightful.

I only really have one gripe… but it’s kind of a big one. The plot barely inches forward. There was no dungeon dive this time, never mind expanding on the world’s quest popping up in earlier volumes. Even when told of other dungeons in the kingdom they should check out, it was like “nah those guys got this” and just go off and do their own thing. Actually, that was in the last book but it’s still true for this one.

There was, however, a battle with pirates in their stronghold which was rather entertaining, and a visit to another new kingdom where we meet some explorers who have connections with Awen (one of Broc’s sidekicks) which established a bit more back story.

Still, Broccoli was pulled to the new world to help cleanse the world of the evil roots overrunning the dungeons, and while the early series did have that, it’s less and less part of the plot. It’s really feeling like one endless side-quest after another.

All that aside, still plenty of Bun-shaped fun to be had. What could really only be described more as a visual gag stuck the landing on audio was a real treat. Without giving too much away, I’ll just say “especially during the “prosthetic beard” and leave it at that.

Voiced as always by the talented Reba Buhr who continues to be the perfect casting: energetic, playful, and charming. Hearing her voice bring Broccoli and her bunch of friends to life is a highlight. No production issues, a nice clean and professional production as always.

But I’m in it for the series as a whole. It’s lighthearted, full of absurdity, and flat-out fun. The characters grow slowly, Broccoli’s optimism is contagious, and even though the action and intrigue feel minor in comparison to earlier volumes, it’s still a sincere comfort-read. I’ll keep going, but I am hoping there’s a more tangible end goal or payoff coming eventually.

So overall, another cozy, feel-good installment with Reba Buhr carrying the narrative in bright, distinct voices. The plot barely budges past earlier framing, but Broccoli’s warmth makes it a comfy ride. Enjoyably silly and sweet though I’d really like to see some real quest momentum soon.

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