Coming November 2024

Small Fortunes. Big Feelings.

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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 sets 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 are closing in—and she’ll have to decide whether to risk everything to preserve the family she never thought she could have.

Praise for The Teller of Small Fortunes:

“Joyful, heartwarming, and utterly charming... a cup of hot (fortune-telling) tea straight to the soul. Readers will delight in this whimsical, healing tale.”
— Amélie Wen Zhao
New York Times & international bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
“Warm, welcoming, and endlessly inventive, The Teller of Small Fortunes feels like being invited in for tea with a dear friend (and expert storyteller!). An utter and complete delight to read.”
— Grace D. Li
New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief
“A lovely cosy fantasy about tiny fortunes, baked goods, ugly cats, and all of the small things that matter.”
— Olivia Atwater
author of Half a Soul
“The Teller of Small Fortunes is such a palate cleanser... a world resplendent with charm, gentleness, reconciliation and love. There were many joyous cathartic tears shed. I adored every minute of it!”
— A.Y. Chao
Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal
“It's such a delight when a book is every bit as wonderful as you hope it will be. This is a beautiful treasure of a book that will warm your heart and heal your soul.”
— Sarah Beth Durst
award-winning author of The Spellshop
“...very funny and incredibly charming. I found it impossible not to fall in love with this crew. If you loved Legends & Lattes but wanted more plot and feels, this book is perfect for you. I adored it!”
— Frances White
Sunday Times bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned
“Lovely and sweet and comforting. But the most beautiful part was how it was not only about found family, but about finding your way back to your family.”
— Quenby Olson
author of the Miss Percy Guide series
“A wonderfully warm, cozy, and immersive fantasy adventure that left me brimming with happiness.”
— Stephanie Burgis
author of Scales & Sensibility
“...a deeply endearing and entertaining fantasy road trip. Charming, relatable, and tender, The Teller of Small Fortunes will delight readers looking for their next cozy adventure.’”
— Maiga Doocy
author of Sorcery and Small Magics
“As comforting as the scent of freshly baked bread, this is a hug in book form and the perfect comfort read... whimsical, cosy perfection and I loved every second of it.”
— Nadia El-Fassi
author of Best Hex Ever
“A charming tale with a big heart...an utterly delightful debut.”
— Genoveva Dimova
author of Foul Days
“Like one of those lift-you-off-the-ground, ribcage-cracking hugs—dizzyingly delightful, a little painful, and so incredibly therapeutic.”
— Jules Arbeaux
author of Lord of the Empty Isles
"It's the book version of a warm cup of tea, with the perfect mix of adventure, found family, and heart.”
— Amy Avery
author of The Longest Autumn