I devoured Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree as soon as it released. I love the world and characters he has created. Narrated by the author, this story takes us back to Viv’s past when she was just starting out as a mercenary. Brilliant from beginning to end, fantasy fans will want to grab this one.
by Travis Baldree
Series: Legends & Lattes #0
Narrator: Travis Baldree
Length: 8 hours and 1 minute
Genres: Fantasy
Source: Purchase
Purchase*: Amazon | Audible *affiliate
Narration: 5 cups Speed: 1.5x
When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek.
In Bookshops & Bonedust, a prequel to Legends & Lattes, New York Times bestselling author Travis Baldree takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books.
Viv's career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam's Ravens isn't going as planned.
Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she's packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk—so far from the action that she worries she'll never be able to return to it.
What's a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?
Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn't possibly imagine.
Still, adventure isn't all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.
Bookshops & Bonedust, is the prequel to Legends & Lattes and takes us back to when Viv just started out with the mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens. She was eager to prove herself as they hunted a necromancer and ended up injured and stranded in the sleepy beach town of Murk.
As she recovers, she finds herself bored and makes the acquaintance of the local merchants, in particular a sweet baker and bookshop keeper. The tale that unfolds was deliciously delightful. I mean baked goods and books – two of my favorite things.
I loved the characters, and the danger Baldree weaved into the tale from a gnome to suspicious travelers. It was fun to see Viv open up to books, and we get the first hints of how she’ll end up a shopkeeper herself.
If this series is new to you, I recommend reading in the order of their release and beginning with Legends & Lattes. The audiobooks, narrated by the author, who is a professional narrator himself, are brilliant. I loved the voices, pacing and weaving of the tale.
If you need a last-minute gift idea, this series is perfect for anyone on your list! It’s fantasy, it’s cozy, there is adventure, romance, and wonderful characters.
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree shares a side story when Viv gets injured on her first job with the mercenary company Rackam's Ravens. #audiobook #mustlisten #fantasy #cozy Click To TweetAbout Travis Baldree
New York Times Bestselling Author of Legends & Lattes. Audiobook narrator. Erstwhile game developer. Made Fate, Torchlight & Rebel Galaxy.
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Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I really want to start this series! But maybe I will try the audiobooks, since the author is a narrator and so it sounds like it is a great way to read/listen. Great review!
Kimberly
Yes. A narrator who wrote a book and they are brilly!
Katherine
I’m on the waitlist for the audio of the first book at my library and can’t wait. This one sounds just as fun!
Kimberly
Yes! I cannot wait to hear your thoughts~
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I.ve seen this around but didn’t know the author narrated the book as well. Sounds like a fun series!
Kimberly
Yes. He is a narrator.
Mary Kirkland
The characters sound great. I am loving that cover.
Kimberly
The cover is great. I hope you try them!
Ethan
I’m seeing this book everywhere, and now I know why!
Kimberly
You need to read or listen to them, Ethan!
Anne - Books of My Heart
I haven’t jumped on the bandwagon for these yet. I’m not sure why, maybe they seem too cozy to me?
Kimberly
I hope you change your mind. They are fantasy and brilliant.
Nadene
Sounds perfect for the holidays.
Kimberly
So good Nadene!
TBJR
I just ran across this read a few weeks ago and added it to my list. I think it will be a good fit for holiday reads once school goes on break. Thank for your thoughts. I am excited.
Kimberly
I look forward to your thoughts!