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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
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
melethwi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
Books do not usually bring me to tears but this one did out of sheer love for the characters. I WOULD DIE FOR THIMBLE!!!!!
.25 deducted for the romance not happening faster- but the lack of romance didn't take away from the warm and fuzzies at all!!!
.25 deducted for the romance not happening faster- but the lack of romance didn't take away from the warm and fuzzies at all!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Racism, Violence, and Alcohol
msradiosilence's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? No
4.75
TLDR; 4.75 rating, loved the lesbians, and I very much enjoy cozy fantasy.
Content warnings at the bottom. :)
This book was described to me as a cozy fantasy, and after reading a bunch of high fantasy last year, I was glad this was so low stakes. Also, I usually have an issue with men writing lesbian couples, but Baldree did it in a way that didn’t give me an ick (unlike so many, many other men). While I am of the firm opinion that you shouldn’t write from a perspective you can never or will never experience, at least Baldree did it in a respectful way.
Anyway. I loved Viv and Tandri. The idea of an orc opening a coffee shop in a D&D-esque world where she’s constantly having to explain to folks what coffee is was delightful. I loved all of the characters, and the gradual build of Viv’s life. It was so sweet, and while the book was a quick read, the pacing was pretty great.
Honestly, I have no huge complaints about the book, except for maybe the language. It was a little awkward in a few places, but I suspect that’s because the author didn’t quite find his voice, or one that felt completely right in both understandability with low fantasy, and just the weird place D&D exists.
Rating: 4.75
Would I recommend? Yes, especially if you liked the D&D movie, you like cozy low fantasy, or you’re just looking for an enjoyable and easy read.
Content warnings at the bottom. :)
This book was described to me as a cozy fantasy, and after reading a bunch of high fantasy last year, I was glad this was so low stakes. Also, I usually have an issue with men writing lesbian couples, but Baldree did it in a way that didn’t give me an ick (unlike so many, many other men). While I am of the firm opinion that you shouldn’t write from a perspective you can never or will never experience, at least Baldree did it in a respectful way.
Anyway. I loved Viv and Tandri. The idea of an orc opening a coffee shop in a D&D-esque world where she’s constantly having to explain to folks what coffee is was delightful. I loved all of the characters, and the gradual build of Viv’s life. It was so sweet, and while the book was a quick read, the pacing was pretty great.
Honestly, I have no huge complaints about the book, except for maybe the language. It was a little awkward in a few places, but I suspect that’s because the author didn’t quite find his voice, or one that felt completely right in both understandability with low fantasy, and just the weird place D&D exists.
Rating: 4.75
Would I recommend? Yes, especially if you liked the D&D movie, you like cozy low fantasy, or you’re just looking for an enjoyable and easy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
stargazer_ley'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
5.0
One of my qpps recommended this book to me and it hit the mark for me. It's not a high fantasy world saving book but it's fun and cozy like the coffee shop it centers around. The characters are loveable save maybe like 2 they are meant to be. Seriously screw Fennus . And yes, there is a romance but it's not the main focus and I feel like it is sweet. One of them isn't stated to be ace but honestly I headcanon them (I don't want to spoil who) as ace. Ok I willTandri reads as ace. The way she reacts to Thimble's food just reads ace to me. . Also spoiler for the end who the hells is Darius really? Like it's hinted that he's a time traveler or a god or who is this mystery gnome!?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcoholism, Gore, and Racism
I listed racism because that honestly seems the best word for the way a specific character treats Viv (the mc). It's fantasy racism but still.lauracollins096's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
cherryboo's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Racism and Blood
revengful_mariner's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Warm and fuzzy at almost every turn, with just enough action to keep things interesting if that isn’t your thing. Absolutely adorable character designs, with genuine and natural stranger-to-friend-to-family growth. A romance that doesn’t feel rushed or like it comes out of nowhere, built on understanding and sometimes knowing your partner better than they know themselves. Addresses racism and sexism subtly but tactfully, with an emphasis on the value of community. A quick read but worth every second.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Gore
florecita_lectora's review
adventurous
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism
walkie_check's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Body shaming, Death, Racism, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail