Legends & Lattes

i think this book is the perfect example for a cozy fantasy book. it really delivers on everything that you would want from that kind of book

as a dnd nerd i if course loved the world but i think it is still good for someone who has never even heard of dnd. the book has its own universe, magic, creatures and lore. i absolutely enjoyed the combination of classic fantasy with more modern concepts, it worked so well and doesnt break the immersion at all. just a lovely world that feels real even if the reader only gets to see a small portion of it.

the characters were also all so lovely and interesting. this is the aspect that makes or breaks a cozy fantasy book in my opinion. if the reader doesnt like the characters then they wont want to bother reading about their slice of life adventures. i adore viv and having her as the protagonist brought me many moments of joy but also strong sympathy. i think many people will be able to relate to viv and her story, i sure did! everyone else was also great, i was excited about every new character that was introduced - and boy oh boy when those found family vibes start showing up it just made me emotional. you can just feel all of the love and care that was put into this book!!

i highly recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy and wants to see what a hero might be up to after they stopped their adventuring lifestyle.