Legends & Lattes
A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes
Tor/Forge · Print & ebook · September 2, 2025
An Instant New York Times Bestseller A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2022 A Library Reads Pick An Indie Next Pick A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes.
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- Who it’s for
- High fantasy keeps its sword polished; the stakes stay pleasantly low.
- Genres
- Cozy Fantasy, Lesbian Fiction, Fantasy Romance
- Published
- Tor/Forge, September 2, 2025
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An Instant New York Times Bestseller A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2022 A Library Reads Pick An Indie Next Pick A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes. After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune.
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But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone. But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed. “Take a break from epic battles and saving the world. Legends & Lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. This is my new comfort read.”—Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart
Low-Stakes Magic
High fantasy keeps its sword polished; the stakes stay pleasantly low.
Come here for
- low-stakes magic and a wry, cozy mood
- easy immersion with a light comic edge
Expect
- comfort-first pacing
- humor that doesn’t rush the tea
Where it sits
| Cozy Fantasy | 93% |
|---|---|
| Fantasy Romance | 36% |
| Lesbian Fiction | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Fantasy Romance
- Fantasy Adventure
- Cozy Fantasy
- Authors
- Travis Baldree, Macmillan Audio
- Publisher
- Tor/Forge
- Published
- September 2, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Fantasy Romance
Around this book
- Review of Legends and Lattes, by Travis BaldreeA review from Sonderbooks. A librarian’s personal review discusses the novel’s characters, themes, and cozy-fantasy appeal.
- Legends & Lattes: a guide to the books and author Travis BaldreeA reading guide from Pan Macmillan. Includes Baldree’s own account of the book’s origins and a guide to the series and its appeal.