Viv is an orc who has recently decided give her adventuring life and set up a coffee shop, with a bit of magical help. Along the way she meets Cal, a hob shipwright; Tandri, a succubus with an eye for design and business; Thimble, a soft-spoken ratkin and a genius of a baker; Pendry, a shy but hopeful bard. However, her new life isn't necessarily as quiet as she expected, first there are run-ins with the local "protection" racket, along with former allies who maybe don't wish Viv the best of luck in her new venture. Not mention how much more challenging it is to give up a life of fighting for something more peaceful.
I will gladly admit that I have been waiting for my library to add this our overdrive for while (and waited even longer for my turn) because it just sounded so perfect for me. A cozy coffee shop story that's also high fantasy with a hint of romance, and a whole bunch of found family vibes? Yes, please! And after finishing it, I have to say it does not disappoint.
I loved that while things fell in place for Viv fairly easily, as the reader, it never me roll my eyes in disbelief. It all felt plausible (for the rules of this fantasy world). The barriers she faced also made sense and I loved that the resolutions was as peaceful as possible. I really appreciated that Viv struggled with that however. That while she is in the process of turning over a new leaf, sticking to those changes was struggle that the reader could feel.
I loved the quiet affection between the characters and how the world felt lived in.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastical and cozy read.
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