From the Bookshelf of Shut Up & Read…

Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes, #1)

Travis Baldree

Start date: June 1, 2023

Finish date: June 30, 2023

Discussion: Archived BOTM

Find A Copy At

Group Discussions About This Book

Showing 2 of 320 topics — 4,844 comments total

Archived BOTM

* Bone Crossed, by Patricia Briggs
By Leigh , ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ · 23 posts · 12 views

last updated May 10, 2024 07:45PM

* Blood Bound, by Patricia Briggs
By Leigh , ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ · 19 posts · 12 views

last updated May 02, 2024 02:11PM

showing 1 of 1 topics view all »

What Members Thought

Feb 27, 2022 Carrie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: asked-or-received-for-review, fantasy, arc

Legends & Lattes felt like a warm hug. I would call it "cozy fantasy" which sometimes is just what you need.

Viv is an Orc who has decided that it was time for her to leave behind her warrior days and set down some roots. To have a fresh start in life. So what does she do? She opens a coffee shop. A gnomish invention she discovered along her travels. But here's the catch the city that she has decided to settle in has no idea what coffee is. So opening up a coffee shop is going to require some he Legends & Lattes felt like a warm hug. I would call it "cozy fantasy" which sometimes is just what you need.

Viv is an Orc who has decided that it was time for her to leave behind her warrior days and set down some roots. To have a fresh start in life. So what does she do? She opens a coffee shop. A gnomish invention she discovered along her travels. But here's the catch the city that she has decided to settle in has no idea what coffee is. So opening up a coffee shop is going to require some help. In doing so she makes some great friends and relationships as a result.

The secondary characters in this book are so very loveable especially Cal the Hob. I adore Cal. One of my favourite fantasy characters is Flint Fireforge from the Dragonlance books. And Cal is giving me those same vibes, there is something that made me think of Flint when reading Cals scenes and to me that is a big compliment. It is safe to say that I can add another character to my favourites list with Cal.

Now don't get me wrong when I say this is a cozy fantasy it doesn't mean that there are not things that take you out of the coziness like a kick to the stomach. Viv has an item and there is someone from her past life that wants what she has, and they will do anything to get it for themselves.

Let's talk about the coffee shop it's self, it is here that everything takes place. I could close my eyes and be transported there. The descriptions of the baked goods, I can smell. The cheerful atmosphere and music. It is like the heart of the book, because without it the events and friendships would not have happened.

When I first saw this book on Travis Baldrees Twitter I knew I had to read it. Fantasy is my favourite genre, I am sucker for books that talk about food or take place in cafes. To top it all off I am actually a barista. So for me this book was meant for my eyes to read.

So if you like books to give you that warm cozy feeling, found family and cats. A mysterious gnome, Thimble the baking Rattkin, and something to make you smile. Pick up a copy of Legends & Lattes yourself, curl up with a cup of bean water and experience this wonderful book for yourself.

Thank you Travis Baldree for giving me a copy of your book for review.

Originally posted on I Can Has Books ...more

15 likes · Like · see review

Dec 06, 2022 Tani rated it really liked it

Shelves: male-author, fantasy, 2022-novels, sff-2022, sff-explorer-2022

So sweet, great when you need something happy in your life.

1 like · Like · see review

Feb 06, 2023 Chompa rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, 2023

I've seen this book mentioned a lot and it apparently is the epitome of a growing sub-genre called "Cozy Fantasy". It's a nice little story about an Orc warrior named Viv who retires and starts up a coffee shop. There is a lot about coffee and pastries and building up the business, which honestly sounds boring as hell, but is actually really nice. Viv gathers friends and builds a new life after her life of adventure.

This is not my usual type of read and while I didn't love it, I did really enjo ...more

1 like · Like · see review