A review by laurareads87
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.0

There were quite a few things I liked about <i>Legends & Lattes</i>: the ensemble cast of characters, the 'cozy fantasy' feel, and the hints at wider world-building.  I also appreciate that Baldree's written a female protagonist who doesn't feel in any way gender stereotyped or one-dimensional.  I will certainly read Baldree's next book set in this universe, as I enjoyed this one.  However, there were also some things that didn't quite work for me.  I want more <i>fantasy</i> in my fantasy -- I feel like 95% of this story could've been the same without being fantasy at all (someone disillusioned with or in ethical conflict with their career goes off to start a coffee shop and makes some new friends...).  I liked the characters but I wanted to learn more about them; many of the side characters don't have much in the way of backstory, and so can feel a little one-dimensional and more like collections of quirks than fully realized personalities.      
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