This sweet fantasy is a hug in a book. It's advertised as high fantasy with low stakes and that's absolutely accurate. The plot and the problems the characters face have nothing to do with the fantasy world and are very human problems.

There's no quest for an enchanted mug and that was refreshing. Plus, there's coffee. We're following this ex-violent badass orc who decides she wants to leave her bloody past behind her and open a coffee shop in a new land. We watch as she builds from the ground up and makes friends along the way. The best part is that these townspeople have no idea what coffee is.

She gets to introduce them to the best drink on the planet and the response is magical because they do what I do with each cup I drink. They treasure it and their world is turned upside down. This book is an ode to coffee and I'm here for every minute of it.

I highly recommend the audiobook. It's narrated by the author and you can tell that he put a lot of heart and soul into his characters. It's also available on Scribd in the US, if you're interested.