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annasbooks00's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Stalking and Fire/Fire injury
augustar14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Come right in to Legends and Lattes! Learn what coffee is, have a tasty treat baked by the best baker in town, and settle in for a while. Who knows what friends you might make or interesting things you might see?
Delightfully peaceful without ever being boring. Wonderfully full characters that will have you wishing for more time with them by the time the book is through.
Delightfully peaceful without ever being boring. Wonderfully full characters that will have you wishing for more time with them by the time the book is through.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Racism, and Cursing
ginny_lind's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Cursing, Bullying, and Violence
bearystarry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was such a cute and fun read. Thimble and Amity are my absolute favourite parts, not gonna lie. đź’š
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
bookishwondergoth's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This was very delightful and wholesome. Nothing especially mindblowing, but it definitely delivered on its promise of being warm, uplifting and cosy. The characters—Viv and Tandri especially—are very well-drawn and lovable, and all the descriptions of hot drinks and baked goods made me feel very hungry!
A very pleasant and enjoyable read. It's probably not something I'd wish to revisit over and over again, hence the docking of 1 and 1/4 stars, but I did like it and would recommend for anyone looking for a palette cleanser between longer, deeper, darker fantasy series.
A very pleasant and enjoyable read. It's probably not something I'd wish to revisit over and over again, hence the docking of 1 and 1/4 stars, but I did like it and would recommend for anyone looking for a palette cleanser between longer, deeper, darker fantasy series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cursing
kaitlinnoodles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Gore, Violence, and Animal death
Minor: Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Stalking, Alcohol, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Blood
catherinedsharp's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really enjoyed this! It had me laughing and crying whilst I was meant to be falling to sleep. Having the author narrate the audiobook just made it even better.
A wonderful introduction to cosy fantasy, this book explores Viv and her journey to set up a cafe with lots of fun characters (Thimble being a personal favourite) and lots of cosy descriptions. Wonderful escapism.
My one critique was the epilogue, I didn't think it was needed and if so, I think it could have focused on other characters; I wasn't very fussed about who it discusses and it jarred me out of the bubble of the ending. This is why it was not a 5 star read, but it was damn close as it is just so lovely.
Not necessarily a moving or intellectual read, but a good book to read/listen to when you want some small cosy joy in your life.
A wonderful introduction to cosy fantasy, this book explores Viv and her journey to set up a cafe with lots of fun characters (Thimble being a personal favourite) and lots of cosy descriptions. Wonderful escapism.
My one critique was the epilogue, I didn't think it was needed and if so, I think it could have focused on other characters; I wasn't very fussed about who it discusses and it jarred me out of the bubble of the ending. This is why it was not a 5 star read, but it was damn close as it is just so lovely.
Not necessarily a moving or intellectual read, but a good book to read/listen to when you want some small cosy joy in your life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Misogyny
hayleymorrison's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I thoroughly enjoyed this book about an Orc names Viv and her adventure away from adventure to become the owner of a coffee shop. It was a relaxing read and I am excited to see where the author takes the characters next. I would recommend this to anyone searching for lighthearted fantasy that’s a bit different.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing
ong's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The beginning was a bit hard for me to read through. Just something about it was making me put down the book again after reading just a couple of paragraphs. It might just be the fact that I’m still trying to get out of a reading slump, though.
But after the first few chapters, holy hell. I couldn’t stop reading. It didn’t even feel like reading. The story flows so smoothly, it’s immersive, cozy, relatable, heart-warming, and has its gut-wrenching bits. The author’s language was sometimes hard for me to follow as I am not a native English speaker, but it’s beautiful nonetheless. Also the book definitely made me go on trips to bakeries & cafes more often.
But after the first few chapters, holy hell. I couldn’t stop reading. It didn’t even feel like reading. The story flows so smoothly, it’s immersive, cozy, relatable, heart-warming, and has its gut-wrenching bits. The author’s language was sometimes hard for me to follow as I am not a native English speaker, but it’s beautiful nonetheless. Also the book definitely made me go on trips to bakeries & cafes more often.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Classism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, and Cursing
the_bat_princess's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I loved this, it's so nice!
only took me two days to read and I was almost sad that it finished.
I really liked most of the characters.
only took me two days to read and I was almost sad that it finished.
I really liked most of the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
fire/fire injury: a house burns down but gets rebuilt, at least two characters and a cat get injured but they are all well again in the end. cursing: several times injury: two characters get burn injuries murder: a monster is killed in the beginning. the villain is implied to get killed in the end, killing is mentioned once or twice stalking and sexual harassment: a character shows up near another character several times, despite her being uncomfortable with it and he harasses her verbally. It is implied that they have a past but no details. He gets stopped later.