So you need a break from epic fantasy and the dark stuff? Well this cozy fantasy might be the palate cleanser you’re looking for. Viv the orc scores one last victory that gives her what she needs to finally fulfill her dream to hang up her sword and open a coffee shop. She settles in the city of Thune and sets about the process of finding a location, hiring staff, and ordering what’s needed to start her business.
Honestly, you know how the story’s going to go but the fun is in watching it unfold. There are stumbles, disaster, bonding, developing relationships, colorful characters, bad guys, and a feel-good ending. Oh, and a cat, a cozy fantasy needs a cat.
I enjoyed the story and the way the author pulled the story elements together and gave the reader well drawn characters, Viv’s inner circle and nasty baddies. Viv goes against expectations as a sword wielding, blood soaked warrior (retired) turned awkward, often uncertain, small business owner.
I found this a fun read but you really need to be in the mood for a cozy or a devoted reader of cozies. I think it avoided descending into tweeness but your mileage may vary. This is the third cozy fantasy I’ve read this year and I’ve reached my saturation point and will stop for a while before my noir self rebels
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