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A review by selectedfictions
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
This book was lovely. It wrapped you up in a little bubble and made you dream of warm drinks and gorgeous baking. All I can think of now is those midnight crescents. Thimble was the absolute cutest!
This was my first cosy fantasy and I can see the appeal. There was just enough peril that it wasn’t dull but also not too much of an emotional ringer which a lot of high fantasy can be.
The strength of this book is in its simple setting and the beautiful characters. It had some wonderful representation and I loved that it was a queer norm world.
Where I thought it lacked was the writing where there were some really odd word choices like “the pain was incandescent” which seems contrary to the intention of showing her in pain, real, bad pain.
I found the romance subplot sweet but a little surprising because I didn’t get that vibe in their relationship. There wasn’t much chemistry. It felt very platonic.
Overall, a lovely read and I can’t wait for book 2!
This was my first cosy fantasy and I can see the appeal. There was just enough peril that it wasn’t dull but also not too much of an emotional ringer which a lot of high fantasy can be.
The strength of this book is in its simple setting and the beautiful characters. It had some wonderful representation and I loved that it was a queer norm world.
Where I thought it lacked was the writing where there were some really odd word choices like “the pain was incandescent” which seems contrary to the intention of showing her in pain, real, bad pain.
I found the romance subplot sweet but a little surprising because I didn’t get that vibe in their relationship. There wasn’t much chemistry. It felt very platonic.
Overall, a lovely read and I can’t wait for book 2!