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adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I liked Legends & Lattes - but I love this one. The story flows a lot better than the one of the first book. The resolution of the conflicts was very satisfying, and the characters were very lovable.
I only have a few small things to nitpick (the romance felt a little flat, for example), but overall, I'm very happy with this book.
I only have a few small things to nitpick (the romance felt a little flat, for example), but overall, I'm very happy with this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Not as great as the first, but still delightful nonetheless. I loved Fern, but something about the timing of some of her cursing didn’t work for me. Very cute, very cozy, not a ton of action, but still very fun
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Death of parent
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Such an easy, enjoyable read. I really enjoyed getting to know each of the characters as the story progressed. It’s like a child’s book but for adults, nothing too scary or intense - just a lovely low-stake, chilled paced, queer, fantasy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
Absolutely loved this, I loved seeing Viv again and why she decided to open her coffee shop and the adventure that eventually led her there, and the epilogue made me so happy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
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:
Yes
For fans of D&D side quests, sweet no/low spice romance, and unexpected friend groups - this story has it all. It's a sparkling cozy fantasy with just enough mystery and adventure mixed in to keep the plot lively.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Violence, Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Medical content, Alcohol
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death
Minor: Xenophobia
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved this book even more than Legends & Lattes! This has all the cozy, high fantasy vibes of the Baldree’s first book but I really liked the pacing of this one. I also felt like the higher stakes/adventuring plot line was strung nicely throughout the entire book. I want to read Legends & Lattes again because I would like it more than my first read through, but I think I connected more with the small town, bookstore vibes more than the big city coffeeshop vibes too. I need more books just like this!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Medical content, Grief
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think I enjoyed this even more than Legends and Lattes. Young!Viv is so engaging, and her frustration at being injured and unable to get on with her life as she had planned is very convincing. A brilliant and varied cast of characters, and lots going on. And a bookshop! And baked goods!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail