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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
3.0
relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

ABOUT 

Viv is an ex mercenary and an Orc swordswoman. She was used to a life of fighting and killing, but has always dreamed of a quieter life - and opening a coffee shop.

This book follows Viv’s journey of letting go of that life and building a new one. 

The book is described as high fantasy, LOW stakes and that is very very accurate. 

THOUGHTS

I have to be honest with you all, I’m not really certain when I might be in the mood for a book with this level of low stakes, ever. 

I didn’t love the high percentage of time spent on details of building renovations. I was less annoyed by the baking and menu testing. I finished it out of curiosity.

The best part of this book was the characters, and the writing is truly good. It’s just the story that isn’t for me. I don’t see myself picking up book two.