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caitlinemccann's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Grief and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual harassment
muchadoaboutliz's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.75
I’d love more cozy D&D based books like this one. It was warm and delightful in all the right ways. I just kind of wished I had waited until the fall to read as it would be perfect on a chilly day with a warm sweater and a hot drink.
The characters were all delightful and the story of the shop was a good one. It took a while to get going but once it was there, it was wonderful. Also the food descriptions were immaculate. I could pretty much taste everything that the shop served, which was both great and terrible at the same time haha.
I’d highly recommend this as a cozy fantasy read, perfect for the fall and early winter.
The characters were all delightful and the story of the shop was a good one. It took a while to get going but once it was there, it was wonderful. Also the food descriptions were immaculate. I could pretty much taste everything that the shop served, which was both great and terrible at the same time haha.
I’d highly recommend this as a cozy fantasy read, perfect for the fall and early winter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Xenophobia, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
apolloann's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
5.0
Oh man. This book was everything I wanted it to be. I have never read anything that could be considered overly "cozy" before, and have to admit I was a bit skeptical, but Legends and Lattes left me feeling like I'd just spent a winter evening, curled up in front of a fire with a cup of hot chocolate. The characters were introduced and developed beautifully, building a lovely found family for Viv, the main character. I can't wait to read more by this author, and see how else he is able to create such a warm and inviting story, while still giving the reader plenty of plot. I will definitely be looking for more cozy fantasies in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
hayleyvem's review
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Self harm, Violence, Xenophobia, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol
parkersicle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
anni_swanilda's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
callidoralblack's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
antarcticsloth's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.75
This story was such a cozy read I loved it. It’s outside of what I typically read, but I’m glad I did. The only reason I didn’t rate it higher is I personally don’t enjoy when there’s allusions to fantasy racism, which there definitely was in this story. Other than that, a lovely read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Racism and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol
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: Violence, Blood, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
letopotato's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I didn't think I'd like cozy lit that much, but "Legends & Lattes" was the perfect book to relax and get my mind off things for a while.
The characters are loveable and the world the author is building looks really promising and intriguing! The story is very, very predictable, but that's fine. In this novel, the journey of reading it is its own reward.
This is the literary debut of Travis Baldree and one can kind of tell. His style of writing is simple, but in a rather effective and charming way. The descriptions of the people, places, objects and actions are curt and leave just the right space for your mind to fill out the details. The story of building up something new from scratch reminded me a lot of "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe. I have to admit I didn't enjoy the style at first, but quickly realized how much fun I had imagining the coffee shop, yet I was always hoping for just a bit more depth - character- and story-wise.
"Legends & Lattes" is a great book to read if you need a break. It's kind of written like a DnD campaign, except you stopped slaying monsters and are now opening a café. Don't expect fantastical plot twists or deep conversations, but a heartwarming story that will just make you happy.
I will definitely keep an eye on Travis Baldree and any other books he might write!
The characters are loveable and the world the author is building looks really promising and intriguing! The story is very, very predictable, but that's fine. In this novel, the journey of reading it is its own reward.
This is the literary debut of Travis Baldree and one can kind of tell. His style of writing is simple, but in a rather effective and charming way. The descriptions of the people, places, objects and actions are curt and leave just the right space for your mind to fill out the details. The story of building up something new from scratch reminded me a lot of "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe. I have to admit I didn't enjoy the style at first, but quickly realized how much fun I had imagining the coffee shop, yet I was always hoping for just a bit more depth - character- and story-wise.
"Legends & Lattes" is a great book to read if you need a break. It's kind of written like a DnD campaign, except you stopped slaying monsters and are now opening a café. Don't expect fantastical plot twists or deep conversations, but a heartwarming story that will just make you happy.
I will definitely keep an eye on Travis Baldree and any other books he might write!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail