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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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njh_books's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.75

I'm generally not a fantasy book person, but @Siobhán managed to persuade me, and I'm glad they did. I will admit I had to google half of the creatures mentioned in the book though 'cause I had no idea...

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.

 
Slow claps for Viv and Tandri on the slowest of slow burns. They were still very cute, but dang--read the room and each other.

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.
 

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readingbrb's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0


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alsoapples's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0


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huntress's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • 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


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claire_leibovitz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

3.75

If fire triggers you, please don’t read this.  It has a very intense fire scene.

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leweylibrary's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

5.0

Giving this one 5 stars just because I adored it and thought it was just lovely ☺️ I truly wanted to just read it forever. It was so cozy and sweet and cute with just a smidge of intrigue and mystery to keep things moving a bit. I'm picky about fantasy female characters, and normally male-written ones fall short, but Baldree definitely does not 👏 My only gripe is wanting to know more about some of the characters' backgrounds, especially Tandri.

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. 

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fmcphaden's review against another edition

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funny 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? Yes

4.5

This is the most relaxed I’ve ever felt while reading a book, and yet I was never bored. It’s delightful. 

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tabookish's review against another edition

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hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0


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hayleyvem's review

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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


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dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing 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

Legends & Lattes is such a cute cozy fantasy that I cannot help but recommend! 

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. 

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