Legends & Lattes was published in early 2022, and it quickly became known as a cozy, relaxing fantasy story. And that’s exactly what it is. This is the tale of an orc setting up a coffee shop in a city that has never heard of coffee before. It deals with the various problems she encounters along the way and the relationships she builds with other characters. It’s fun to see the author introduce some coffee shop stereotypes in a fantasy setting. Also, the characters work hard to create an environment that brings people together, which feels very wholesome. While I didn’t care for the relationship between two of the major characters, most readers seem to appreciate it. This is certainly a unique approach to adult fantasy, as a relaxing, low-stakes escape from the real world. This is the way to go if you’re looking for a cozy story with an amusing fantasy setting.

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: 5 religious exclamations; 29 mild obscenities; 2 religious profanities; 1 derogatory name; 17 scatological words; 9 anatomical terms; 5 F-word derivatives.

Violence/Gore: A character kills another, briefly described; a character threatens another; characters are threatened by a local gang; characters discuss fighting others; characters are injured in a deliberately set fire.

Sex/Nudity: A few sexual references; two female characters gradually develop feelings for each other and enter a romantic relationship; two instances where two female characters kiss and embrace.

Mature Subject Matter:

Death; gangs; arson; homosexual relationships.

Alcohol/Drug Use:

A character drinks in a tavern.