Synopsis

Viv is an orc tired of battle, so she takes her savings and opens a coffee shop, meeting many different people in her new home.

History

First publication: Cryptid Press, February 18, 2022

2022 Nebula finalist for best novel.

2023 Hugo finalist for best novel.

Review

A good novel, well-suited to the young adult crowd. The writing is simple, the plot is simple. Nothing steamy, nothing bloody, just a lot of friends. Kind of like fantasy for the Hallmark Channel.