
Picky Eaters #1 is a short but highly entertaining read by S.J. Higbee.

What Amazon says
This tale about family life, dragon-style, is escapist fun for adults. All proceeds to go to mental health charities. Castellan the Black, now better known as Casta the Grey, has led an eventful life, but these days he’s content to live alone in his mountaintop lair, fending off occasional attacks from the food and waiting to die. At least, that’s what he tells himself. Babysitting his young grandchildren is definitely not on his to do list.
My review
I really enjoyed Picky Eaters #1, a fine tale about an aging and disillusioned dragon lord called Castellan. Castellan’s grandchildren, Sammy Jo and Billy Bob, are staying with him at his lair. An unfortunate incident results in the ‘food’ or local humans being angered and marching on his lair with evil intentions. Castellan and the two children are forced to flee and seek refuge at the home of Castellan’s daughter, the children’s mother.
There are lots of fun family dynamics when the ‘old man’ moves in and it makes for highly entertaining reading. Castellan also discovers that he has passed down a ‘time travelling’ gene to his granddaughter and the pair of them get caught up in an exciting adventure.
Will Castellan survive teaching Sammy Jo to manage her ‘gift’? Will Billy Bob survive enraging his father through an accident? You’ll have to read this novella to find out.
It is amusing and fun and will keep your nose to your kindle.
Amazon US purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Picky-Eaters-S-J-Higbee-ebook/dp/B089YLWRZP
That seems like a fun fantasy story. It is great that the proceeds are donated to mental health charities. Thank you for a great presentation and review.
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Hi Thomas, I really enjoyed this novella. A fun read.
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It sounds like a fun read, and it’s lovely the proceeds go to mental health charities.
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Hi Merril, I enjoyed this. It was a fun read.
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Picky Eaters #1 sounds adorable, Robbie. Great review!
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Your review sparks my curiosity.
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That sounds like fun.
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I love the sounds of this book, and I really appreciate that the proceeds are being donated. 🤍🌻🌺
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Roberta, thanks for the introduction to this fun book. I am always attracted to a book for kids that contains a grandparent.
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This sounds like a lot of fun, Robbie. Thanks for telling us about Picky Eaters 1!
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Hi Barbara, I thought this book was great and the title is hilarious in the context of the story.
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Sounds like a fun read!
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Thanks, Liz. It is and Sarah writes very well.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Fun review, Robbie. I love the title, and the book sounds like a lot of fun! 😆 🐉
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Hi Mae, the title is good – quite a hoot in the context of the book.
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Amazing how you find the time to do so many reviews, Robbie — all excellent, of course. S.J. Higbee’s “Picky Eaters 1” does sound very entertaining and different. 🙂
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Hi Dave, I thought this book was great fun. These are not all new reviews. Some are from a while back as I review most books I read but don’t always post my reviews to my blog 🌸
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I enjoyed this read too, Robbie. Castellan was very relatable to me (old and cranky). Lol A great quick read for the Halloween season. Thanks for sharing and congrats to Sarah.
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Hi Diana, I’m pleased you also enjoyed this book. In fact, I may have found Sarah through your blog.
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😀 I’m glad you enjoyed it then!
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Great review, Robbie, of what sounds like an interesting story. Thanks for sharing it with us. 😀
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Hi Tim, I am trying to share a wide spectrum of Halloween books to suit all tastes. This one was great fun 😁
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What fun! Congrats to SJ. Thanks for sharing, Robbie. Hugs.
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Hi Teagan, this is a great novella.
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Ah – thank you so much for featuring Picky Eaters during your Halloween festival, Roberta:)). I’m delighted you enjoyed the story so much and I really appreciate your support!
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