That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human Book Review
Book 3 of the Mead Mishaps Series by Kimberly Lemming
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️
I just finished That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming, and honestly? I devoured this book. It's the third installment in the Mead Mishaps series, and—while I think it might be the final book—there are definitely signs that this world isn't done just yet (and thank the fantasy gods for that). According to recent updates, Kimberly Lemming has confirmed she's working on a story for Usha and Ambrose, which means we haven’t had our last sip of mead just yet.
This book was a solid 4.5-star read for me. It was tracking toward five stars for most of the journey, but I have to admit, the last 20% felt a little rushed. Certain scenes I was really looking forward to either didn’t land how I expected, or they were wrapped up too quickly for my liking. It didn’t ruin the experience—it just made me wish we had more time with these characters before saying goodbye for now.
That said, this love story? Easily my favorite of the entire series. We’ve seen Dante pop up in the background of the previous books, mostly as a friend and sidekick. But here, he fully steps into the spotlight—and he shines. We finally get to meet Cherry, a character who’s been teased throughout the series, and wow. These two? They’re everything.
Cherry has spent the last five years locked away, silenced and isolated. She’s strong and resilient, but she’s also someone who genuinely needs tenderness and protection after what she’s endured. And Dante? He’s been alone for so long too. He’s a literal dragon, and he's been craving connection, someone to care for and cherish. Their dynamic felt like a match made in dragon-hoarded heaven. Cherry is fiercely independent, and Dante recognizes and respects that. But they also just get each other. They show up for one another in ways that feel natural and earned, and their emotional connection was honestly more powerful to me than any of the steam (which, by the way, is lighter in this book compared to the previous two—but it still works!).
One of the standout moments for me was a quote from Dante’s inner monologue that absolutely took my breath away. He says:
“But nothing could’ve prepared me for the visceral hatred I felt for the sun who dared to sit on my days with her. I wanted to fly up in the sky, rip the sun’s still beating heart from his chest, and lay it at Cherry’s feet so the days began and ended at her discretion. Nothing less would be good enough.”
If that doesn’t scream romance, I don’t know what does. I found myself highlighting and annotating in this book more than I have in a while, and it felt good to be swept up in that kind of swoony, fierce devotion.
Overall, this book delivered what I love most about the Mead Mishaps series: a little adventure, a little chaos, a lot of heart, and characters who feel both magical and real. It’s the kind of series that’s just plain fun to read—fast-paced, easy to fall into, and packed with clever humor and fantasy romance goodness. I’d recommend it to anyone who loves a good adventure with a dose of spice, emotional growth, and, let’s be real, the occasional exploration of a kink or two (lol). This book was an absolute treat, and while I wish the ending had breathed a little more, I still closed it feeling full and satisfied.
Now, excuse me while I sit here hoping Kimberly Lemming keeps expanding this world—because I am not ready to let it go.
Curious about my reviews for the other books in the Mead Mishaps series? You can read them here: