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njh_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
It's just the coziest of stories and, while the beginning is the most bloody and gory bit of the whole thing, it's mostly very wholesome. It's about starting over and learning to begin again, to do what you've always desired, and the power of community and friendship.
Thimble was my favorite though and was pure preciousness. Gahhhh. Would love to taste his baking skills and, while he didn't say much, his lines were 10/10 every time. Example:
“"Any idea where I can get all this?” Viv asked Tandri.
“Not immediately, no. I’m sure I can find a baker, but…”
Thimble interrupted by pulling on Viv’s sleeve and pointing to himself. “<i>I show.</i>”
“Oh. Sure. Well, no time like the present, I guess. Tandri, you’re fine with holding things down ’til we get back?”
“Of course.”
The rattkin shifted from foot to foot and stared longingly at the coffee machine.
“<i>Coffee first?</i>” he pleaded.”
Only complaint is that I want to know what happens next! Also +10 scritches to Amity the dire-cat for getting Fennus.
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Stalking and Injury/Injury detail
readingbrb's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Stalking and Fire/Fire injury
alsoapples's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
huntress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Stalking
claire_leibovitz's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Cursing, and Grief
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Alcohol
leweylibrary's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I love the overall premise of this hulking badass gives up the things that make her a traditional badass and takes a different kind of brave risk to do something that on the surface seems so chill and easy after kicking asses lol. Even when elements from her old life tries to pull her back in, she has to actively make the choice to not fall back into it and to choose her new path again and again. And I just adore her found family she makes along the way. Viv and Tandri are especially cute together, and I want so much more about them.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Stalking and Violence
fmcphaden's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
Other than fire, the triggers are dealt in such a way that they are not distressing. The section dealing with fire is important but not long or very gory.tabookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Stalking
hayleyvem's review
- 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
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
Minor: Alcohol
dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition
- 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
After in arriving Thune to live out her dream of running a successful coffee shop, Legends & Lattes chronicles Viv’s journey of bringing her dreams to life with the help of some new friends.
From the first page, readers are able to get right into the heart of the story. While I wish there was a bit more world-building on Baldree’s part to help readers understand the background behind Legends & Lattes, Baldree makes up for this by creating a found family made up of delightful characters that get their own moments to shine. I felt that Baldree does a great job of making this book feel like settling in a blanket after a long day and keep readers engaged throughout the book.
If you’re looking for a fantasy novel that’s good for fall, appeals to a cottage core aesthetic, and/or that’s similar to T.J. Klune, you might enjoy reading Legends & Lattes.
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Stalking