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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
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? No
5.0
Okay this is absolutely adorable. It's a quick read, one of those books that would be perfect for an afternoon with a cup of coffee or tea and a cozy reading session. I just loved how this city was introduced to coffee and pastries, and how they were all discovering how delicious they were.
There's also a little found family in this book, as Viv learns to let them in. They are all so cute together, and I would read a bunch of stories with their little coffee shop adventures, expanding into other things. I know there's a prequel coming out, and I'm super excited for that!
There's also a little found family in this book, as Viv learns to let them in. They are all so cute together, and I would read a bunch of stories with their little coffee shop adventures, expanding into other things. I know there's a prequel coming out, and I'm super excited for that!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence and Sexual harassment
Minor: Blood
maidinnah's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Cozy, cute, and comforting; a fresh cup of coffee in book form. Legends & Lattes relishes the small joys, clean slates, and the company we keep.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Violence, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking
tifftastic87'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? Yes
4.5
Viv is ready to hang up her sword and with the help of a small stone, some new friends and bean water she does just that. But will her old life come for her anyway?
I really enjoyed the found family in this story and the perseverance to change lifestyles. Viv is a really great character, she has flaws and humanity as well as an air of determination that made her very relatable. All the side characters are well rounded and really contributed to the story.
I did feel like the love story background was unnecessary or needed to be done up more. Overall it was really enjoyable though.
I really enjoyed the found family in this story and the perseverance to change lifestyles. Viv is a really great character, she has flaws and humanity as well as an air of determination that made her very relatable. All the side characters are well rounded and really contributed to the story.
I did feel like the love story background was unnecessary or needed to be done up more. Overall it was really enjoyable though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Blood
justmys's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
If you're looking for a very cosy adventure then this is it.
It's soft and warm and is the perfect read for curling up in a blanket with a hot drink and a snack.
The characters are all so thoughtfully written, the conflicts handled with grace and the world building (although the world is small) is full of mystery and friendship and branching stories that you just want to visit Thune, snuggle into a booth with a latte and a cinnamon roll and people watch the day away.
It's soft and warm and is the perfect read for curling up in a blanket with a hot drink and a snack.
The characters are all so thoughtfully written, the conflicts handled with grace and the world building (although the world is small) is full of mystery and friendship and branching stories that you just want to visit Thune, snuggle into a booth with a latte and a cinnamon roll and people watch the day away.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Blood, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Cute and cozy. Not much to it, but it's nice
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Excrement
ana_the_frog's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
abitbetterbooks's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
This was a solidly good book! I really enjoyed it and appreciated everything the author was trying to do with it. I loved being in a fantasy world without earth shattering fantasy stakes. The characters were all so charming and interesting, the conflict and tension kept things moving along and I wanted to know what happened, but it never felt tense or nerve wracking, just intriguing! The whole thing was just so sweet and wholesome and special, the vibes created by this story were so warm and cozy— like a perfect cup of coffee. I even teared up once or twice because I was so touched by the beauty of found family! I’m a sucker for a ragtag group of friends coming together to support each other and this book had that by the cartful. I loved the way more modern engineering and other concepts that are familiar to us in our world (fans, electricity, microphones, biscotti, coffee machines) were adapted and introduced in the story. It was so creative and so much fun.
Anyways, I’m off to eat a cinnamon bun!
Anyways, I’m off to eat a cinnamon bun!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Violence
adrians_library's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would to be quite honest. I was expecting to read a book about an orc who opens a coffee shop with a comedic tone but what I got was so much better
than I could have hoped for.
This book, at its core, was about the importance of support systems and self care. While it was light-hearted as a whole, it had some incredibly insightful passages discussing work-life balance, self worth, personal growth and evolution, and the power of friendship and found family.
Again, this novel did focus primarily on the inner workings of the Legends & Lattes cafe, but it is clear that the author put a great deal of thought and love into the world building when discussing the magic system through Hem’s character, or showing the wide range of creatures and races when addressing Viv’s past as someone who is well traveled and well read.
I really enjoyed how this book managed to subvert expectations at nearly every turn. Starting the
book, I was expecting the Madrigal to be the “big bad” of the story, only for the conflict to be resolved with weekly payments of cinnamon buns. This dedication to non-violent conflict resolution, as well as the continued effort to maintain a peaceful life on Viv’s part, is really beautiful. She is not what she has always been, people are capable of change and growth.
Probably my favorite part of this book was the overall ambiance and general relaxed vibe. I enjoyed reading about the environment of the coffee shop, I loved being able to envision myself in this tavern-like place with beautiful music playing, delicious pastries, and, of course, fresh brewed coffee.
Being able to see these characters grow with each other, love each other, learning to trust each other, was incredibly healing and beautiful.
I picked this book up as a way to get back into the habit of reading following a challenging school
year in which I had little to no time to pursue my own interest and hobbies. Seeing Viv grow to a point where she sees herself as worthy of a comfortable and peaceful life was powerful and exactly what I needed to read about. Not only was I able to enjoy some time without stress and fall into a beautiful fantasy setting, but I was also able to find characters I see myself in as a queer overachieving person. Thank you Travis, and thank you Viv.
than I could have hoped for.
This book, at its core, was about the importance of support systems and self care. While it was light-hearted as a whole, it had some incredibly insightful passages discussing work-life balance, self worth, personal growth and evolution, and the power of friendship and found family.
Again, this novel did focus primarily on the inner workings of the Legends & Lattes cafe, but it is clear that the author put a great deal of thought and love into the world building when discussing the magic system through Hem’s character, or showing the wide range of creatures and races when addressing Viv’s past as someone who is well traveled and well read.
I really enjoyed how this book managed to subvert expectations at nearly every turn. Starting the
book, I was expecting the Madrigal to be the “big bad” of the story, only for the conflict to be resolved with weekly payments of cinnamon buns. This dedication to non-violent conflict resolution, as well as the continued effort to maintain a peaceful life on Viv’s part, is really beautiful. She is not what she has always been, people are capable of change and growth.
Probably my favorite part of this book was the overall ambiance and general relaxed vibe. I enjoyed reading about the environment of the coffee shop, I loved being able to envision myself in this tavern-like place with beautiful music playing, delicious pastries, and, of course, fresh brewed coffee.
Being able to see these characters grow with each other, love each other, learning to trust each other, was incredibly healing and beautiful.
I picked this book up as a way to get back into the habit of reading following a challenging school
year in which I had little to no time to pursue my own interest and hobbies.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Cursing and Alcohol
booksandteatime's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Blood
oliverreeds's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment