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Legends & Lattes

An Instant New York Times Bestseller
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2022
A Library Reads Pick
An Indie Next Pick

A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee

The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes.

*This new edition includes a very special, never-before-seen bonus story, 'Pages to Fill.'*

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.

"Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. This is my new comfort read."--Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart

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304 pages

Average rating: 7.61

532 RATINGS

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44 REVIEWS

Community Reviews

blewballoon
Nov 21, 2024
10/10 stars
This story is exactly what I wanted and expected from this book. Excellent dose of wholesomeness and found family. I don't play D&D, but I know enough and the references were enjoyable. Plot is fairly predictable and slice-of-life for the most part, nothing epic happening here, but that was refreshing for me and I was more than satisfied with spending time at the cafe with these characters.
kevlar
Nov 13, 2024
6/10 stars
This is a case of a 3/5 review being less than the sum of it's parts. I had a great time with the book, it is super cosy and whimsical but it's surface level fun because as a slice of life novel it's really hard to mix this nice feeling with a solid plot and that's totally fine. This is why scores are useless.
LukeAntThomas
Oct 10, 2024
7/10 stars
I want a book with more Thimble. And possibly just Thimble. I would kill for Thimble. Apart from that, loved the vibe.
viridiskore
Oct 04, 2024
10/10 stars
very cosy, that's all i can say
Anonymous
Aug 30, 2024
10/10 stars
It’s hard to rate this book anything less than a 4 simply because it’s such a feel good, warm story. Not a lot of action but still moves quickly. I found myself craving a pastry and coffee every time I sat down to read it. If you’re looking for a nice, calm, sweet story then this is a great one!

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