REVIEW: LEGENDS AND LATTES #1 BY TRAVIS BALDREE

MY RATING: PURCHASE LINKS:AMAZONBARNES & NOBLEKOBO REVIEW: Well, well, I actually enjoyed a cosy book for a change! I really loved the writing and the characters here and I am curious to see where the author takes us with the following books and how Viv and Tandri’s relationship will progress. But I must say, Cal,…

MY RATING:

Synopsis:

Goodreads Choice Award

Nominee for Readers’ Favorite Fantasy (2022)

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 go 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.

Pages: 296
Genre: Cosy Fantasy, LGBT
Publication date: February 22, 2022
Format: Paperback, Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook
Source: Owned

PURCHASE LINKS:
AMAZON
BARNES & NOBLE
KOBO

REVIEW:

Well, well, I actually enjoyed a cosy book for a change!

I really loved the writing and the characters here and I am curious to see where the author takes us with the following books and how Viv and Tandri’s relationship will progress.

But I must say, Cal, my man, you took all points! I loved this guy! Also, Thimble comes second! These two characters were so precious, and I am so glad I read this book and have discovered them.

The plot was there, it was interesting, and enough action was going on for me to like it more than the other cosy books I have read so far. There were some heavy undertones, and the sense of danger lingering was very well done, but everything was balanced out with the cosiness of the cafe and the characters. At times, I find it a little too repetitive and a bit slow for my liking, but considering it was lovely, the writing made up for it.

The cat was another fave, I have a feeling it will be a regular in this story, but we shall see. I also feel there might be some “quest” coming on, but I might be wrong. The atmosphere was very D&D-like, I guess the author might have got some inspiration also from some similar games.

Overall, a quick, fun read, 3.5 stars for me, on to the next 🙂

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