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A review by ridleyreadsthings
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
An orc retires from the brutal life of mercenary work and opens a coffee shop. That's it. That's the plot.
And it was so, effing wholesome and relaxing, I would have finished it in one sitting but, sleep, you know?
I loved the old school fantasy vibes. It felt a little like early days world of warcraft, with a bit of a modern vibe to it.
There is a little bit of trouble but it's not one of those books where the characters have to deal with this throughout the plot as it leads up to an inevitable conflict. That's all mostly a five minute side quest and all very low stakes.
It's a slice of life novel and a lovely Sapphic romance - which isn't a focus either. Coffee and cakes, that's the focus.
Like I said, an orc opens a coffee shop is literally the plot and the whole point. It's a cosy little story about friendship and family. The quality and heart that went into this is amazing and its such a fantastic read, with all my favourite fantasy elements without any of the pressure or journeys most protagonists endure.
And it was so, effing wholesome and relaxing, I would have finished it in one sitting but, sleep, you know?
I loved the old school fantasy vibes. It felt a little like early days world of warcraft, with a bit of a modern vibe to it.
There is a little bit of trouble but it's not one of those books where the characters have to deal with this throughout the plot as it leads up to an inevitable conflict. That's all mostly a five minute side quest and all very low stakes.
It's a slice of life novel and a lovely Sapphic romance - which isn't a focus either. Coffee and cakes, that's the focus.
Like I said, an orc opens a coffee shop is literally the plot and the whole point. It's a cosy little story about friendship and family. The quality and heart that went into this is amazing and its such a fantastic read, with all my favourite fantasy elements without any of the pressure or journeys most protagonists endure.