That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon

The spice cinnamon is a symbol of freedom throughout That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon. From Chapter 1, cinnamon is used to break the curse Myva placed on demons, allowing them to regain themselves so they are no longer overwhelmed by the mindless need for violence. Since Cinnamon freeing Fallon from Myva’s control in Chapter 1 is an unintended consequence, the spice also symbolizes the complex nature of magic within the story world, as well as what happens when the status quo is questioned. Though no reason for cinnamon’s freeing powers are given by the end of the book, the fact this seemingly innocuous spice has such power suggests there is great strength in everyday things. The discovery of cinnamon’s power also leads to Cinnamon—and, later, others—feeling more comfortable questioning what they know. Seeing the effect cinnamon has on Fallon convinces Cinnamon to give him a chance when he reveals information about Myva that counters what Cinnamon knows. Since Fallon turns out to be right, Cinnamon then further trusts him enough to leave her home and embark on a quest to help all demons while saving the world from Myva’s lies.