After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. 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 no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.
If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to do it alone. But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.
You don't need a big conflict to make a good story. Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes is a cozy fantasy novella set entirely in a coffee shop, detailing Viv's journey as she puts up her sword and navigates the exciting life of a barista. This includes renovating, decorating, and finding partners to join her on this adventure. At its core, it's a book about connections and warmth and building up a new life.
The novella is absolutely brimming with life and warm feelings and so many great characters, from the succubus showing up to bartend, to the carpenter with big ideas, and the cook with even bigger ideas, to the magic student, to the lute player. The coffee shop grows, and Viv with it, building connections with so many people and falling into a delicate love story with the succubus, a fantastic character on her own right. Viv's ragtagag band of adventurers show up as well, to help and support her. Even the local crime boss isn't immune to a cup of good coffee and a delicious cinnamon roll.
Legends & Lattes is just what you need if you want to read a cozy high fantasy with low stakes.
✨ 3.5 stars
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