I'd say the worldbuilding was bit light on details, but more than enough for the story to come alive.Ībout halfway through, I was a bit disappointed about a magical device feeling like deus ex machina, but turns out that was part of the main plot and it was more than satisfying to see the direction author went with it. The pacing and writing were good, it felt like the work of an experienced writer instead of a debut. Being the debut of audiobook narrator Travis Baldree was just a plus point.Ĭharacters shone through this very enjoyable slice-of-life book. Right from knowing the book title and seeing the cover, I knew I had to read this book. To finally build something that will last, Viv will need some new partners and a different kind of resolve.Ī hot cup of fantasy slice-of-life with a dollop of romantic froth. Old frenemies and Thune’s shady underbelly may just upset her plans. However, her dreams of a fresh start pulling shots instead of swinging swords are hardly a sure bet. A forgotten legend, a fabled artifact, and an unreasonable amount of hope lead her to the streets of Thune, where she plans to open the first coffee shop the city has ever seen.

Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes out of the warrior’s life with one final score. Yes, the same Travis Baldree who narrated the audio books for Cradle and other fantasy series. Legends & Lattes is Travis Baldree's debut book.

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