We just finished The Tinkerers by Caroline Carlson, and we need to talk about Peter’s list of ten worst mistakes specifically, the star-eating newt and the falcon-eaten boots.

This book is a perfectly cozy, quirky fantasy, set in a world lit by the magical Skeins and ruled by the fear of illegal starstuff. When Peter meets two eccentric Tinkerers with a very illegal, time-bending not-a-clock, he thinks he has the power to fix his life. Spoiler: Things get messy, hilarious, and deeply heartwarming.

Final Verdict: Charming, clever, and full of wonder. It’s the perfect reminder that sometimes your biggest mistakes are the ones that save you.

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