This is a series of related stories, sequential with the same characters and setting but semi-freestanding. Even so, the book is still pretty short and a fairly quick read.It's definitely written in the style of a fairy tale or lore, and is formulaic enough to carry the ambiance, but is not so formulaic that the plot is utterly predictable and there are deeper, more meaningful elements in plot and theme than in classic lore or similar modern fantasy (magic has consequences, imagine that!) There's just a little more depth and convincing detail that give the stories more impact than you expect, even though they're still quite short, not incredibly "fleshed out" and maintain the fairy-tale style.
Do You like book The Magic Three Of Solatia (2004)?