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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
adventurous
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
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:
No
Honestly my only real complaint here is that it wasn’t long enough. Baldree’s characters are immediately lovable and I absolutely relish the time I spent with them. Generally I’m not all that enthused by cut-and-paste stock high fantasy settings (too often it feels like I’m just reading a transcript of someone’s D&D campaign) but having worked several barista gigs in the past, I felt overcome by a deep nostalgia for coffee and community that I’ve only ever really felt while working in that industry. This novel is as much a love letter to the coziness of cafés (for both customer and worker) as it is to the fantasy genre, and I’ll be recommending it to anyone who will listen.
The description for this one was very accurate in calling it low-stakes and cozy. Though it hinted at moving adjacent to darker themes, it never went so far. It was cutesy and fun, and I love the little mouse baker with all my heart. I want to eat all the pastries he makes. Please gimme. I wish there was a bit more of the romance element between the two leads beyond the little scraps we got, but it wasn't super necessary. I loved the vibes they created in the coffee shop, and it was a place I would love to hang out in. I don't have a whole lot to say about this one other than it was a sweet and easy read.
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
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No