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Legends & Lattes

Audiobook
1 of 6 copies available
1 of 6 copies available

Read by the Hugo Award-winning author, Travis Baldree.
A cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts, Legends & Lattes is perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Katherine Addison and T. Kingfisher.
'Beautiful, really comforting' – Claudia Jessie, star of Bridgerton, as seen on Brit + Co
High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee.
After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. Even though no one there knows what coffee actually is.
If Viv wants to put the past behind her, she can't go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thune's shady underbelly could make it all too easy for Viv to take up the blade once more.
But the true reward of the uncharted path is the travellers you meet along the way. Whether bound by ancient magic, delicious pastries or a freshly brewed cup, they may become something deeper than Viv ever could have imagined.
Keep listening at the end of the audiobook for 'Pages to Fill,' a Legends & Lattes short story.
'The most fun I've ever had in a coffee shop' – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London
'This sapphic triumph is an absolute must for anyone hoping to explore the cozy fantasy genre!' - Rebecca Thorne, bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
Return to the world of Legends & Lattes with Bookshops & Bonedust, the hilarious and heartwarming prequel.

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Taking a break from narrating other authors' audiobooks, Travis Baldree narrates his own debut fantasy. Viv, a fierce orc warrior, has decided to retire. She has discovered coffee, a gnomish delicacy, and she wants to open a caf� in Thune, a city where no one has heard of the beverage. Baldree has created a delightful set of characters. He introduces the motley crew of disparate creatures that become involved with the caf� enterprise. Using a variety of accents, he captures the cosmopolitan character of Thune. His vivid presentation of the flavors and smells of the caf� makes it easy to savor the scenes that take place there. Baldree attentively differentiates even the minor characters in this world, perhaps hinting at sequels to come. J.E.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 22, 2022
      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.

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