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maryellen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
httponyo's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
I'd give this more than 5 stars if I could !! I'd been on & off about putting this on my tbr and made a last minute decision when I saw the book at the library and boy am I glad I read it. Perfect 10 outta 10 .
Where to even start? The plot line is great, you don't need to know anything about fantasy-type characters to enjoy this. Baldree does an excellent job of naturally slipping you into the story, especially with how it starts. I'm usually not for stories starting at the end of a journey but the anime Frieren and this book has changed my mind! Oohh and the characters, I love everyone,save for Fennus but even he was pretty well written. and the relationships that are built along the way. The romance also didn't feel forced and I was routing for them by the end of it . Shout out to the MVP Amity <3 If you're on the fence like I was then, I highly recommend reading this and finding out for yourself!
Where to even start? The plot line is great, you don't need to know anything about fantasy-type characters to enjoy this. Baldree does an excellent job of naturally slipping you into the story, especially with how it starts. I'm usually not for stories starting at the end of a journey but the anime Frieren and this book has changed my mind! Oohh and the characters, I love everyone,
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Stalking and Sexual harassment
Minor: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
nidorina's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
the prose took a bit to grow on me, but ultimately i did fall in love with this book. the cast is brilliant and watching them come together in loving support of each other nearly made me cry, especially at the end. i wish i could've known more about each character's life outside of the coffee shop and their relationship to viv, though; those relationships were strong, don't get me wrong, but some of the characters didn't feel as fully-realized as i would've liked because they didn't seem to exist outside the context of viv.
i see this book recommended with the disclaimer that you don't have to be familiar with d&d. i don't think that's entirely true. i wouldn't say you've ever had to have played a game, but without familiarity with the genre and its conventions, you'll end up at least a little confused; things like rattkin are mentioned without description, and specific scenery descriptions are sparse.
pendry is my boy and my son and i hope he's doing great out there.
genuinely just a brilliantly soft and cozy read about the idealized version of a community coffee shop. it captures the coffee shop au trope and the things that draw people to it perfectly, and i'm thrilled to discover that the novel is opening the doors to a genre of works similar in tone.
i see this book recommended with the disclaimer that you don't have to be familiar with d&d. i don't think that's entirely true. i wouldn't say you've ever had to have played a game, but without familiarity with the genre and its conventions, you'll end up at least a little confused; things like rattkin are mentioned without description, and specific scenery descriptions are sparse.
pendry is my boy and my son and i hope he's doing great out there.
genuinely just a brilliantly soft and cozy read about the idealized version of a community coffee shop. it captures the coffee shop au trope and the things that draw people to it perfectly, and i'm thrilled to discover that the novel is opening the doors to a genre of works similar in tone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore
dragon_s_hoard's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
Very cozy, very low stakes. It’s a slice of life, healing anime in the form of a high fantasy book and it’s sweet.
The only thing that kind of annoyed me was the characters kept being referred to by their races. I understand the logic behind this from a writing perspective given the high fantasy setting, but it made Viv seem a little racist in a way that was clearly unintentional.
The only thing that kind of annoyed me was the characters kept being referred to by their races. I understand the logic behind this from a writing perspective given the high fantasy setting, but it made Viv seem a little racist in a way that was clearly unintentional.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Stalking and Sexual harassment
havenraven23's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Sweet. The romance could have been developed more (felt neutral about them together), but I liked the story of growth and friendship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
mels_reading_log's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
This book totally lives up to the hype. It’s a sweet, cozy story of an Orc who is tired of being known for violence and just wants to own a coffee shop. She follows her dreams and collects a lovely group of friends along the way. Just delightful, and now I want a cinnamon roll.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence and Murder
pagesofash's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
staceyinthesticks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
lucyatoz's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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? No
3.0
"High Fantasy. Low Stakes. Good Company."
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree is such a cosy fantasy novel that you could almost fall asleep to it! Almost...
Viv, a battle-hardened Orc, is giving up life with her crew, laying her sword Blackblood down, and opening a coffee shop in Thune, where no one has ever heard of the hot drink. She soon finds friends in hob carpenter Cal, succubus Tandri, who creates decorative signage, and ratkin Thimble, who is a master baker! However, her last battle with the Scalvert Queen, has one of her former crew plotting revenge as she tries to build her new life...
I borrowed a copy of this book from Taunton Library and listened to it on Spotify. It is narrated by the author, which I enjoyed. I read this for prompt 2, Bibliosmia: a smelly book, for the 52 Book Club Reading Challenge 2024.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree is such a cosy fantasy novel that you could almost fall asleep to it! Almost...
Viv, a battle-hardened Orc, is giving up life with her crew, laying her sword Blackblood down, and opening a coffee shop in Thune, where no one has ever heard of the hot drink. She soon finds friends in hob carpenter Cal, succubus Tandri, who creates decorative signage, and ratkin Thimble, who is a master baker! However, her last battle with the Scalvert Queen, has one of her former crew plotting revenge as she tries to build her new life...
I borrowed a copy of this book from Taunton Library and listened to it on Spotify. It is narrated by the author, which I enjoyed. I read this for prompt 2, Bibliosmia: a smelly book, for the 52 Book Club Reading Challenge 2024.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing
hdunscombe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail