Reviews

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

lilymeibean's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

a cute sequel/prequel to legends and lattes! very cozy fantasy core <3

sydmidd's review

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.5

obsidianchainsaw's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad 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

3.75

cwiedeck's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 (since five stars are reserved for my absolute favorite books)

books_with_joanne's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

godfrina's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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? Yes

4.0

The stories of Viv and everyone she encounters are just so...nice.
There is some combat in this, so it isn't even as ~chill~ as Legends but going into the story you know you will have a wholesome, good time.
And sometimes, that's all you need.

mimicgoo's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

The prequel to Legends & Lattes is a little less focused of an experience, but still quite enjoyable. Lovable characters, and a plot that moves between cosy bookshop management to a decently interesting adventure

jackireadsthings'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Watching Viv fall in love with reading the same way I have made me all warm and fuzzy inside. 

In this Legends and Lattes prequel we once again find ourselves with Viv, an orc. Except this time, she is young, not yet battle scarred and hungry for adventure. Being young and brash she gets injured and must recover in the small town of Murk while the rest of the party continues on, promising to come back for her. One of my favorite parts of reading is watching characters grow, so it was refreshing to see a younger, less developed Viv. 

Bookshops and Bonedust does have more action and fighting, but all of the cozy vibes from Legends and Lattes remain. 

We learn how Viv meets her gnome adventure pal Gallina (who loves spicy romance books) and obtains her legendary sword. Viv also befriends an adorable gryphet (Potroast), a bookshop owner rattkin (Fern), and a beautiful dwarf baker (Maylee). 

autumn__moon's review against another edition

Maybe just not a good time for me to read. I found myself bored and distracted.

reading_binosaur's review

5.0

A cute and cozy DND-esque story.
Satchel and Pot Roast were easily my favorite characters.