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lucielockettreads's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.75
taegen's review
1.0
A part of me knew it was a mistake to go into this so soon after reading "Legends & Lattes" but I couldn't help myself
april_reads's review
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
josb's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This one was a little wacky (and endearing) with a middle-aged/later in life lead.
I was not expecting the world to be contemporary. Basically, our world but fantasy species can roam around in this one special town. I was also not expecting the characters to not quite understand how to run a cafe. Despite these two surprises, the story was very sweet and heartwarming.
I do wish this was a bit longer, though. I would have loved more history of the town and the other baristas. It's certainly worth trying out if you are into cozy fantasy or would like to try the genre without committing to a full-length novel.
I was not expecting the world to be contemporary. Basically, our world but fantasy species can roam around in this one special town. I was also not expecting the characters to not quite understand how to run a cafe. Despite these two surprises, the story was very sweet and heartwarming.
I do wish this was a bit longer, though. I would have loved more history of the town and the other baristas. It's certainly worth trying out if you are into cozy fantasy or would like to try the genre without committing to a full-length novel.
thosemedalingkidsss's review
2.0
2.5 stars. Really enjoyed the world this was set in, with so many fantasy characters and creatures. Also loved the casual queerness that seeps throughout the book.
I was expecting a bit more ~cozy coffee vibes~ and this was a bit different than expected. Stress of starting a new business, not having customers, learning how to make coffee, investors breathing down neck, and also a lot of stress surrounding trying to make friends with a 20ish (?) year old that's the cousin of your friend. A bit clunky, would have liked more emphasis on the cafe itself.
I was expecting a bit more ~cozy coffee vibes~ and this was a bit different than expected. Stress of starting a new business, not having customers, learning how to make coffee, investors breathing down neck, and also a lot of stress surrounding trying to make friends with a 20ish (?) year old that's the cousin of your friend. A bit clunky, would have liked more emphasis on the cafe itself.
lovesagespages's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
kavanaughcori's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
the_grimdragon's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.5
"Embervein didn’t have many humans in it. It’d been shielded from the outside by old, powerful magic. Elsewhere in the world, monsterfolk had to disguise themselves, try to mingle among humans or hide in the shadows — but Embervein was a gleaming bubble of safety, a place where they could comfortably express their culture. Even at night, the city bustled with life and love."