redhead_reader 's review for:

Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree

5.0

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

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All of the stars!
Travis Baldree has blessed us again with his storytelling. I loved this third installment in the world of Legends and Lattes. This book felt like The Witcher meets Legends and Lattes and I loved every minute of it. 

This story largely revolves around Fern, the ratkin bookseller we meet in Bookshops and Bonedust, and she is easily my favorite character in these books now. Her colorful language made me laugh so much. Her sass, sarcasm, and banter with the other characters was so fun. But she’s also fiercely loyal and this book is largely based around her self discovery as she finds herself relocating to Thune to open a bookshop next to Viv’s coffee shop, Legends and Lattes, and the adventures that arise from this journey. 

I could have binged this book in one setting, it was so good. I smiled and laughed so much. It felt so good to be back in this world with old friends and discovering new ones. 

I listened to the audiobook (thanks to Macmillan audio and NetGalley for the ALC!) and I wholeheartedly believe these stories should be experienced in this format if possible. Travis Baldree narrates the book and the story truly comes to life in a way I don’t think is possible any other way. It’s such a joy to listen to the author tell the story he created with the voices for each character. His narration is superb and adds an extra special touch to an already wonderful story. 

This was one of my most anticipated releases of 2025 and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out. It is set to be released in early November. 

Preorder this now! If you’ve read Legends and Lattes