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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

Gornichec is goofin', there are at least 4 epic battles in the series.

If you are looking for some lighter fare to dive into due to present stressors in the world, and you enjoy fantasy genre stuff, this is the book for you. So unfortunately for myself, I read both this book and the prequel already. If you have read these already, perhaps you could recommend something fun in the same vein?

A note for some readers: Some people get thrown by the "romance" tag that many have filed these under. They are tame. There are romantic plot elements, not sex scenes. Content is PG-13 and written so that the very prude can feign total ignorance.

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[–] frank@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 days ago

I read this a little bit ago. I enjoyed it! It's chill, and not terribly groundbreaking. But the writing and world building is fun and light. Good read, made me want a cup of coffee too.

[–] Kovukono@pawb.social 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

The prequel, Bookshops and Bonedust, is also really good, but I can't think of anything that really captures the same slow-paced, pleasant vibe that these books did. I found one in an airport and picked it up, and loved it. I know the last one only came out last year, but I can't wait for the next.

[–] DynamoSunshirtSandals@possumpat.io 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Monk and Robot hit a lot of the same cozy notes. As does Becky Chambers' other stuff -- Wayfarers is especially good.

I only found out about the prequel recently. Very hyped to pick it up this holidau season... but maybe I'll save it for a rainy, stressful day once work picks back up.

[–] Kovukono@pawb.social 2 points 12 hours ago

I just had the chance to read the sample of A Place for the Wild-Built, and while I was skeptical with the preface, it really does seem to echo a lot of the same notes. Really looking forward to reading it.

[–] ashen@beehaw.org 5 points 3 days ago

Both are fabulous books! Can't recommend them enough to anyone looking for some good cozy fantasy.

[–] rtc@beehaw.org 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I recognise this writer, but from the very successful videogames he has programmed and designed.

I like good stories as well so I might start taking a look at his books.

[–] ErsatzCoalButter@beehaw.org 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] rtc@beehaw.org 3 points 3 days ago

Audiobook narration iirc