melissa_l_mcabee's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This book is the cozy read that everyone who loves fantasy needs when you are upset over the tragic death of yet another beloved character. Viv proves that you can step outside the mold and still succeed. This book will leave you with a warm heart and a smile.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
readingbrb's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking and Fire/Fire injury
alsoapples's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Violence, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
huntress's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Stalking
waterviolite's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
e11en's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this! It was so sweet and cozy and light-hearted. I was in the feels the whole time.
I love Tandri. She’s fierce and adorable and loveable. I loved the journey through learning about coffee. As they added more items to the menu and enjoyed more items it was adorable to see. The romance was subtle but very adorable. Viv was someone who was so passionate and persistent you couldn’t help but root for her.
Definitely a low stakes book to read when you want to feel cozy and reminded of the power of friendship (corny I know but so true). Absolutely loved.
I love Tandri. She’s fierce and adorable and loveable. I loved the journey through learning about coffee. As they added more items to the menu and enjoyed more items it was adorable to see. The romance was subtle but very adorable. Viv was someone who was so passionate and persistent you couldn’t help but root for her.
Definitely a low stakes book to read when you want to feel cozy and reminded of the power of friendship (corny I know but so true). Absolutely loved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Violence, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol
wing_san's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I cried with and for the characters. A lovely cozy story outside of my usual reads. The premise drew me in, but it was the characters that kept me. The ending tied loose ends a little too nicely for my taste, but I think that's more on the cozy low-stakes vibe the story has than any fault of the writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Minor: Misogyny and Murder
Spoiler
Arsonsteelepath's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
4.5 ⭐️ on audio!
✨Cozy
✨Easy fantasy with little to no world building
✨Coffeeeeeee
✨Coffee shops
✨Found family 💖
Review: this was such a cozy & warm-hearted little fantasy! I loved doing it on audio! Based on the cover, I would have never picked up this book, but I saw a review on national coffee day & decided I needed this book in my life!
Viv decided to step away from her life as a warrior & start a new life as a coffee shop owner. But problem is, nobody has heard of coffee. I loved loved loved seeing everyone’s first reactions to coffee was. Ugh it was so cute. I loved watching her build the coffee shop from ground up with some help. I loved the found family aspect & just the love & support that was given to Viv.
If you’re looking for an adventurous & war having fantasy, this is not for you. But if you’re looking for an easy, relaxing, cozy fantasy, I’d recommend this one!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
choicepotatoes_20231023's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
everyone who said this is the cutest, coziest book was 112% correct.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Blood, Gore, and Violence
the short story in the back has slightly different content warnings.