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user613's review against another edition
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
thecandiegirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood, Grief, and Abandonment
kriti's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
natasza's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Honestly, what a lovely read. I randomly picked it up and was glad the whole time that I did. It's a light, enjoyable read.
Not to discourage from reading but the reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the writing of the fae parts wasn't my favourite but I was able to look past it and just enjoy the book. I also seemed to have disagree with the author about some things being funny.
Not to discourage from reading but the reason I'm giving 4 stars is because the writing of the fae parts wasn't my favourite but I was able to look past it and just enjoy the book. I also seemed to have disagree with the author about some things being funny.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence and Blood
rustedtulips's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This is a nice cute, cosy fantasy book about far assassins who come to retaliate and kill a human. This human accidentally killed another fae assassin.
The problem is she finds out how to ensnare them and make them do as she says. Which leads to three fierce fae assassins working in a cosy coffee shop in Toronto. It’s cute, full of action and is a really good story to read. I saw it described as a palette cleaner and I agree with that vibe.
My one gripe, which is why it didn’t get 5 stars is that the ending was incredibly rushed, I also saw every one of the plot twists before they came. Which meant I wasn’t emotionally invested in a way I could have been, however the actual ending is what I wanted so I guess it’s fine?
It has a satisfying ending, despite the rushing it feels like a great place to stop. Which is a little weird since it’s the first book in a new series. Surely I should be wanting more?
Not sure if it’ll be one I reread, possibly if I want to read it again before the next in the series. That’s if I decide I want to know the next stages.
The problem is she finds out how to ensnare them and make them do as she says. Which leads to three fierce fae assassins working in a cosy coffee shop in Toronto. It’s cute, full of action and is a really good story to read. I saw it described as a palette cleaner and I agree with that vibe.
My one gripe, which is why it didn’t get 5 stars is that the ending was incredibly rushed, I also saw every one of the plot twists before they came. Which meant I wasn’t emotionally invested in a way I could have been, however the actual ending is what I wanted so I guess it’s fine?
It has a satisfying ending, despite the rushing it feels like a great place to stop. Which is a little weird since it’s the first book in a new series. Surely I should be wanting more?
Not sure if it’ll be one I reread, possibly if I want to read it again before the next in the series. That’s if I decide I want to know the next stages.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Stalking
Minor: Kidnapping and Murder
book_cryptid99's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Welcome to Fae Cafe!
If you need a cozy, fantasy romcom about fae being in a human realm where they definitely do not blend in (despite a human's best efforts to teach them how) - you'll love this book!
I will preface this by saying that this was not in my usual subgenre of reading material. Do I read fantasy? Yes, all the time. Do I read romance? Absolutely! Do I generally consume RomCom material in any form? Not to this extent, and not anything that is primarily RomCom as the main subgenre.
Now, for a bit more detailed - with some critiques...
First off, I love the dual POV of getting to see scenes from both Kate's and Cress's perspectives, even if some readers would deem it as a "rehashing" of information. To me, getting both sides of the story makes me love it even more, even if it means reading the "same scene" twice (realistically, in my opinion, they're two different scenes because of the difference in perspective, but I digress).
However, as someone who has read countless books from best-selling authors to self-published indie authors, and all sorts of authors in between, I do have a pet peeve for certain... linguistic quirks that are more common from indie authors... With this book, in particular, it was the overuse of the word faeborn. I won't lie, that is one that grated on me enough that I almost DNF'd the cozy, sweet, coffee-laced words because I will be honest - faeborn was used as often as a stereotypical valley girl uses "like" or at the very least, that's how it seemed. That is not to say that Jen's writing is bad by any means, just is a personal thing that did lower my rating of the book because it was enough that it impacted my enjoyment of the story. So if you're a reader with the pet peeve of a single word being overused - that is something to bear in mind when reading this book.
The pace is slow, it's gentle, and it's definitely softer than some popular best-sellers in the Fantasy/Romantasy genre, but that isn't a bad thing, especially if you prefer something that's not going to run you ragged through an emotional rollercoaster. It still has its ups and downs, it gets a little faster at times, and slow and steady at others. The ending does come across as a little rushed, and definitely leaves me with some questions, but it helps build anticipation for book number 2 of the High Court of the Coffee Bean!
With that being said - if you're looking for a cozy fae RomCom and the adventure of a human teaching four fae who came to the human realm with the intent to de-life her how to run a coffee shop and blend in the best they can, this is definitely the book for you! Grab a snuggly blanket, a pillow, a coffee/tea/cocoa of your choice, and join the fun...
Welcome to Fae Cafe! (Beware: Your beverage or pastry might be enchanted - Never trust the Fae)
If you need a cozy, fantasy romcom about fae being in a human realm where they definitely do not blend in (despite a human's best efforts to teach them how) - you'll love this book!
I will preface this by saying that this was not in my usual subgenre of reading material. Do I read fantasy? Yes, all the time. Do I read romance? Absolutely! Do I generally consume RomCom material in any form? Not to this extent, and not anything that is primarily RomCom as the main subgenre.
Now, for a bit more detailed - with some critiques...
First off, I love the dual POV of getting to see scenes from both Kate's and Cress's perspectives, even if some readers would deem it as a "rehashing" of information. To me, getting both sides of the story makes me love it even more, even if it means reading the "same scene" twice (realistically, in my opinion, they're two different scenes because of the difference in perspective, but I digress).
However, as someone who has read countless books from best-selling authors to self-published indie authors, and all sorts of authors in between, I do have a pet peeve for certain... linguistic quirks that are more common from indie authors... With this book, in particular, it was the overuse of the word faeborn. I won't lie, that is one that grated on me enough that I almost DNF'd the cozy, sweet, coffee-laced words because I will be honest - faeborn was used as often as a stereotypical valley girl uses "like" or at the very least, that's how it seemed. That is not to say that Jen's writing is bad by any means, just is a personal thing that did lower my rating of the book because it was enough that it impacted my enjoyment of the story. So if you're a reader with the pet peeve of a single word being overused - that is something to bear in mind when reading this book.
The pace is slow, it's gentle, and it's definitely softer than some popular best-sellers in the Fantasy/Romantasy genre, but that isn't a bad thing, especially if you prefer something that's not going to run you ragged through an emotional rollercoaster. It still has its ups and downs, it gets a little faster at times, and slow and steady at others. The ending does come across as a little rushed, and definitely leaves me with some questions, but it helps build anticipation for book number 2 of the High Court of the Coffee Bean!
With that being said - if you're looking for a cozy fae RomCom and the adventure of a human teaching four fae who came to the human realm with the intent to de-life her how to run a coffee shop and blend in the best they can, this is definitely the book for you! Grab a snuggly blanket, a pillow, a coffee/tea/cocoa of your choice, and join the fun...
Welcome to Fae Cafe! (Beware: Your beverage or pastry might be enchanted - Never trust the Fae)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis