THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIK TOK SENSATION A cosy, heartwarming slice-of-life fantasy about found families and fresh starts. 'This is a warm hug of a book' T. Kingfisher, bestselling author of Nettle & Bone 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 cant go it alone. And help might arrive from unexpected quarters. Yet old rivals and new stand in the way of success. And Thunes 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 . . . 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' - 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.
This book was something out of the ordinary. The book is cozy and calm while it is also enthralling and has a good plot. While it is a very typical fantasy book it is also something new and I loved every second spent reading it.
High fantasy, low stakes. Sweet characters, fluffy cinnabuns and of course, lots of coffee. Complete with a sapphic romance sub plot. I adored reading about Viv and her café!