Book Review: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ever wanted a book that gives you a hug and some coffee the moment you open it? That’s how I felt when I read Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree, and I loved every single moment of it. I loved how we’re on Viv’s journey from stopping on being an adventurer to being a coffee shop owner, bringing the love of coffee and treats to the river town of Thune. I loved seeing her grow and change her ways, and also find some non-violent ways of handling things, from coming to an agreement of thimblets to the Madigal and actually helping people in one little way to another.

I fell for the little rattkin Thimble is the bestest of all the boys and I would do ANYTHING for him. I can almost smell him making the cinnamon rolls or the thimblets (which is actually a real recipe). I also like Tandri and how she soothes Viv out and is always coming up with really good ideas (and she’s really talented when it comes to doing art and designing the menu). Another thing I really liked about this book is that it was so cozy and that I wanted to visit Thune and go to Legends and Lattes and get a nice cup of coffee and a treat and enjoy myself.

The only thing I didn’t like about this book, which didn’t annoy me like most fantasy novels, was the fact that Fennus appeared out of nowhere. Viv and the others was just minding their own business and Fennus would show up, waiting the Scalvert’s Stone and taunting Viv a bit. But I did like that her old crew showed up and visited her, even helped her rebuild when the original coffee shop was burned down.

The one thing I was curious about was the gnome playing cards, but then I just chalked it up to the fact that he just wanted a place to rest, have some coffee and play chess. Also have the direcat Anthy or Amity curl up next to him. I just wanted this gnome to live his best life and mind his own business. That’s it.

But I truely enjoyed this book, I would read it again so I can be enveloped with this with a warm hug and some coffee next to me.

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