Legends & Lattes

How did you enjoy the book overall? Was there anything you didn’t enjoy?

How does Legends & Lattes fit into the greater world of high fantasy? Could the novel exist without inspiration from tabletop roleplaying and fantasy video games?

How did the theme of reinvention fit into the narrative?

This story seems to shine a light on misguided preconceptions. How is this shown through the characters?

How well did the novel capture the feel and setting of a coffee shop?

The Madrigal and her lackeys are set up to be the antagonist in the story. Did you expect that they wouldn’t? Did you expect an antagonist at all?

What are your thoughts about the twist involving the Scalvert stone? Did you initially believe in the possibility of Thaumic Reciprocity?

Fennus believes Viv cheated their party when she took the Scalvert’s Stone for herself. In your opinion, was she wrong to keep the Stone? How does this decision help characterize her?

From Viv, Tandri, Cal and the colorful cast of coffeeshop workers and attendees, who was your favorite character by the end?

How long did it take you to catch on to the main romance? Do you think it was handled well?

Did this book make you want to drink coffee?

Are there any similar stories that you can compare Legends & Lattes to?

Viv’s dream of retiring from her previous occupation to start her own coffeeshop sounds pretty relatable. Did anyone have any retirement dreams or plans?