Juniper is a bit of a dolt. He’s not the smartest tool in the shed but he is a lot of fun to be around—until he drinks too much mead and starts itching for a fight. He works on a farm; when he’s not working, he loves relaxing, perfecting his skin care routine, and eating lots of cheese.
He lives with his best friend, Mo. Mo is stronger and (mostly) braver than Juniper, and he is fiercely loyal. Of course they’re madly in love with one another but neither is smart enough to realize or acknowledge it.
On what should be a typical night at their local tavern, Juniper starts a brawl with someone he thinks is his nemesis, Bill. It turns out, however, that he fights with a band of mercenaries, and he and Mo (always by his side) are put in jail. To repay his debt, Juniper must go on a quest to catch a dragon that has been terrorizing nearby villages. So he and Mo set out reluctantly.
The quest takes them through forests and their bravery and strength are tested. Along the way, while each admires the fit of the other’s questing pants, they come to realize what everyone else knew all along: they love each other fiercely.
I do love books which feature characters going on a quest, and Juniper and Mo’s was no exception. I loved the discoveries they made about the dragon and how they handled things, and I loved their banter. It was a silly but sweet book with lots of heart.
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