Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree is a delightful high fantasy novel that delivers exactly what the cover promises – a cozy story about an orc opening a coffee shop.
The book follows Viv, an orc barbarian who decides to quit her life of adventure after a final brutal quest. She finds a magical thingamajig that brings luck and settles in a small town where she opens a coffee shop called Legends and Lattes.
Legends and Lattes is a heartwarming and engaging novel that explores the themes of community and starting over. Viv’s journey of starting over and the challenges that come with it are explored in a heartwarming way. The book has a feel-good vibe that will leave you with a smile on your face.
One of the highlights of the book is the unique protagonist, Viv. She is an orc barbarian, which adds an interesting twist to the story. The book also has lovable characters with adorable relationships. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first-ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that Viv has no idea how to run a business.
Legends and Lattes is a straightforward and simple story that focuses on the characters and their relationships. The book lacks plot twists or grand reveals, but it is a cozy and heartwarming read that is perfect for anyone looking for a feel-good story.
In a Nutshell:
Pros:
- Cozy: Legends and Lattes is a cozy and heartwarming read that will make you feel good.
- Feel-good: The book has a feel-good vibe that will leave you with a smile on your face.
- Community: The story is about finding community and a place to call home.
- Starting over: The book explores the risk of starting over and the challenges that come with it.
- Unique protagonist: Viv is a unique protagonist who is an orc barbarian, which adds an interesting twist to the story.
Cons:
- Lack of plot twists: The story doesn’t have many plot twists or grand reveals.
Overall, Legends and Lattes is a lovely little slice-of-life fantasy that is perfect for anyone looking for a cozy and heartwarming read. The book is engaging, sweet, and has a unique protagonist that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
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