Book Review: The Baby Dragon Café by A. T. Qureshi (The Baby Dragon Series Book 1)

 Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance

Tropes: Small Business Owner, Grumpy x Sunshine, Baby Dragons, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn Romance, Friends to Lovers (Side Plot), Small Town Vibes

Spice Level: 🌶🌶 (Sweet with Light Open-Door Moments)

Format: eBook

Series: The Baby Dragon Café Book 1

                Saphira has always dreamed of opening a baby dragon café. With her grandmother’s small inheritance and years of coffee shop experience, she finally takes the leap. The only problem? Baby dragons are adorable… and wildly destructive. If the café fails, she has no financial safety net. Enter Aiden. After his brother’s death, Aiden is left caring for a baby dragon he never asked for. When the tiny menace quite literally runs into Saphira, a deal is struck—she’ll train the dragon. And maybe, just maybe, soften Aiden’s guarded heart in the process.

                This book was a case of BookTok made me buy it. It wasn’t on Kindle Unlimited, but it was on sale and I had seen it so many times that I just had to get it. This is a very cutesy fall read that has dragons in it. I physically could not pass it up. I loved every second of this book and while it doesn’t end on a cliff-hanger I still immediately bought book 2.

                I loved the dynamic between Aiden and Saphira almost as much as the very obvious budding romance in the background with her best friend and co-worker. I am hoping they are the ones that are in book 2. Friends to lovers will always be one of my favorite tropes. In this book dragon’s are prevalent, but only a select few are able to own and care for them. Outsiders aren’t allowed unless they undergo a certain test that most don’t even know exist.

                I love that Aiden is from a rich family and is technically well off but instead decides to run a little landscaping business and stay far away from people. I completely get wanting to do that. If I could afford not to be around anyone I wouldn’t either. Then there is Saphira who is this outgoing and bubbly person who thrives on being around others. Can’t relate there, but she is still the sweetest.

                This book is available on Amazon for $0.99 by clicking here.

You’ll Love This Book If You Enjoy:

• Cozy fantasy with low stakes and big heart
• Grumpy x sunshine romance
• Small business owner heroines
• Baby animals (but make them dragons)
• Soft, comforting fall reads
• Subtle magical world-building
• Background couples you can’t wait to follow

Adorable, comforting, and full of baby dragon chaos—I loved every second. 🐉✨