Legends and Lattes is a fantasy novel by Travis Baldree that tells the story of an Orc who decides to open a cafe, in a town where no one knows what coffee is. 

We follow Viv the orc as she leaves her violent life behind in favor of opening a cafe after discovering coffee. In a town where she knows no one, she decides to start a new life and meets some amazing friends along the way. 

The companionship Viv meets really made this story for me. I thought Tandri’s character was adorable and loved seeing Tandri and Viv work together. Thimble’s character was the cutest thing in the world, I just wanted to give him a hug and eat one of his cinnamon rolls. Cal’s character made me feel so at ease and I loved his willingness to make anything happen for Viv.

The unexpected slow burn queer romance was really lovely and I would love to see their relationship explored more in another book. 

This really is “slice of life” fantasy and if you’re expecting a lot of action and plot development this one might not be for you. If you’re looking for an easy, warm and cozy book that highlights found family and kindness, this is a must read. 

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