Legends and Lattes
I have been reading a lot of heavy, hard sci-fi, war based books like Battlefield Earth and Old Man's War. Exciting stories, but full of death and destruction. Legends and Lattes is the exact opposite of that, which is a nice change for me. It's a story about building something, instead of blowing it up. Making a community, instead of killing it. So, like I said, a nice change.
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree is about building up a business and friendships. The story follows Viv, an orc who quits her life of violence to build a coffee shop. Gnomish coffee! Along the way, she befriends a troupe of characters and together they create a safe place for all. As a frequent visitor of such places as Starbucks, I can say that the coffee shop setting is relatable and adds to the charm of the story. Which reminds me, it's Pumpkin Spice Season! Legends and Lattes is a cozy and comforting book that is as satisfying as a cinnamon bun (or a thimblet) and a hot cup of coffee - gnomish if you have it.
