Legends & Lattes And Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

    Remember last year when Cozy Fantasy was the rage?  Now it seems that Romantasy has taken the "Latest Fad" crown. Which is fine, but I have to admit I DNF the #1 example of Romantasy The Fourth Wing. However, the #1 example of Cozy Fantasy, Legends and Lattes, I absolutely loved and the recently released Bookshop and Bonedust continues that love affair, The main protagonist and the first-person narration is Viv, a war weary orc in Legends & Lattes and a young warrior looking for fame and fortune in Bookshop & Bonedust. 

    First let me give a shout out for the fabulous cover art by Carson Lowmiller for both books. I do love a cover that gives you an image of the characters. These are characters are familiar to any serious fantasy reader. Still, it nice to see an artist rendering to help with your imagination. 

        What both books have in common is excellent pacing and plot development.  And a love for Baked Goods. And the importance of Friends.