Legends & lattes : a novel of high fantasy and low stakes

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Personal Author:

Baldree, Travis, 1977-

Edition:

1st edition.

Physical Description:

294 pages ; 21 cm.

Genre:

Fantasy fiction.

Summary:

"After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success--not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone. But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed." --back cover.

Contents:

Legends & lattes -- Pages to fill : a legends and lattes story.

Subject Term:

Monsters -- Fiction.

Coffeehouses -- Fiction.

New business enterprises -- Fiction.

Partnership -- Fiction.

Magic -- Fiction

Publication Info:

New York : Tor, 2022.

Subject:

Monsters -- Fiction.

Coffeehouses -- Fiction.

New business enterprises -- Fiction.

Partnership -- Fiction.

Magic -- Fiction

Fantasy fiction.

Freaks

Monsters, Double

Monstrosities

Cafés

Coffee bars

Coffee-houses

Business starts

Development stage enterprises

How to start a business

New companies

Start-up business enterprises

Start-up companies

Start-ups (Business enterprises)

Starting a business

Startups (Business enterprises)

Companies

Partnership -- Law and legislation

SAILS ISBN:

9781250886088

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Summary

An Instant New York Times Bestseller
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2022
A Library Reads Pick
An Indie Next Pick
A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee

The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes.

*This new edition includes a very special, never-before-seen bonus story, 'Pages to Fill.'*

After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.

The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success -- not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.

If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone.

But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.

"Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. This is my new comfort read." -- Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Baldree debuts with a gentle little cozy set against an epic fantasy backdrop. Aging and tired of bloodletting, orc swordswoman Viv leads her mercenary crew on one last adventure. After slaying a monster and wrenching from its skull a legendary stone, a talisman said to bring good fortune to its bearer, she abandons her erstwhile comrades--warrior dandy Fennus, Gallina of the sharp knives, and Taivus--and settles down in Thune. There, she buys a decrepit stable and hires Cal, a hob carpenter, and Tandri, a reformed succubus, who become her friends and helpers in opening a coffee shop that eventually takes the town by storm. The slight conflicts that follow are far from standard high fantasy fare: Viv must defy a local protection racket and evade the machinations of the envious Fennus. Viv's success in business is buttressed by her growing affection for Tandri, adding a dash of sweet romance to this tale of finding meaning in the little things. This charming outing will please anyone who's ever wished to spend time in a fantasy world without all the quests and battles. (Nov.)

Booklist Review

An orc retires from adventuring to start a fantasy city's very first coffee shop. This setup combined with the positive messages of defying societal stereotypes, letting go of violence to build peace, and trusting in your friends feels like a premise from Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Protagonist Viv is determined to put her fighting days behind her and share the wonder of gnomish coffee with the public. While this dream has been guiding her for years, she's still uncertain about many things--whether she should trust the strange artifact she won to truly bring her good fortune, how to best advertise a coffee shop, and how she feels about sweater-wearing succubus Tandri, whose artistic talent and clever ideas help the shop take off. Viv's circle grows to include a ratkin baking prodigy (inventor of this world's pain au chocolat), an odd handyperson named Calamity (call him Cal), and a bard whose music is magically amped up. Can Viv overcome the Madrigal's protection racket, jealousy of an old colleague, and shop visitors who don't want to buy anything? Legends & Lattes is a novel, and shop, that will delight anyone who enjoys coffee-shop alternate universes, slow-burn romances, and the vindication of friendship.