I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It wasn't a "oh my god I need to get back to the story" book for me, but I really enjoyed it! I think I was expecting a little more action in it than there was. Not necessarily violence, but a lot of it moved a little slowly because there just wasn't a lot of action going on. That's why I gave it only 4 stars. It just wasn't engaging enough for me to give it 5 stars. And yet, I genuinely like the book and will probably read it again some day! ( )

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It wasn't a "oh my god I need to get back to the story" book for me, but I really enjoyed it! I think I was expecting a little more action in it than there was. Not necessarily violence, but a lot of it moved a little slowly because there just wasn't a lot of action going on. That's why I gave it only 4 stars. It just wasn't engaging enough for me to give it 5 stars. And yet, I genuinely like the book and will probably read it again some day! ( )

I really wish there were half stars, argh! This is a 7/10 for me. The pace dragged a little at times, but the story and characters were endearing and I was charmed. ( )

I never really thought about "cozy fantasy" as a subgenre, but that's what this is. It's kind, it's sweet (but not cloying), it's funny, and it is as comfortable a read as can be. I'll be reading the sequel immediately. ( )

Viv spent her life killing monsters and looting treasures and had fun doing it, but now she feels it's time for something different. She decides to open a coffee shop and change her violent ways, but when old and new enemies appear, that decision will be put to the test.

I enjoyed reading this story, but I could tell it isn't necessarily my cup of coffee (for one, I actually hate coffee). In the beginning, the lack of action made me a bit bored with the book. However, as the story progressed and new characters were introduced, I couldn't help but be drawn in completely. (I even tried to drink coffee again, but unfortunately, the book didn't magically turn me into a coffee lover, although it certainly made me want to be one.)

What I really loved in this book were all the personal stories. The atmosphere of the place seems to attract the lonely and the troubled, and it slowly grows into a friendly community. With some very unlikely members, too.

Another theme that I enjoyed was how the problems that might be easily solved with violence had to be solved peacefully. It almost gave the story the POV of your common fantasy world dweller.

This is just a great heartwarming story that you can read to take a break after some grisly dark fantasy. I am interested to see what this newly popularised subgenre might bring in the future.

I received a copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ( )