This was a sweary delight! I will always have a soft spot for authors who narrate their own work, and Travis Baldree once again proves he gets the tone of his world and its characters. Honestly? I liked this one even more than Legends & Lattes.

We follow Fern, a gloriously foul-mouthed rattkin, who gets swept into a chaotic journey alongside a legendary warrior and her goblin prisoner—Zyll, who immediately claimed a spot as my favorite character ever. Seriously, I need a Zyll spin-off. Immediately.

There’s heart, humor, and just enough emotional growth to keep you invested. Watching Fern step into her own was both hilarious and surprisingly touching. So many laugh-out-loud moments—I didn’t want it to end.

If you liked the cozy worldbuilding of the first book but wanted a bit more chaos and edge, this one hits the mark.

4.25 stars...first off thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this audioARC of the book. I loved it. This one is centered around Fern, the ratkin/bookstore owner from Merk. This was a cozy little adventure, our favorite characters all make an appearance but it's mostly Ferns adventure. There's some new characters as well, a somewhat midlife crisis, lots of swordfighting, books of course, bounty hunters, other mystical/supernatural creatures. I would definitely recommend this whole series to people. It's a fun time and the characters are great.

So I dove into this new books in the Legends and Lattes series with no real idea of what it was about. When Fern arrived in the city of Thune to establish her new book shoppe, I was excited - I would get to revisit my friends from the first book again. And then I realized I had no idea what I was in for, as Fern falls asleep in the back of a wagon belonging to a legendary elven warrior and is carted out Thune and away from the story I thought I was going to read.
And it was delightful!
Fern, a ratkin, tried moving to Thune to restart her life. Instead she remained dissatisfied and restless. One bad decision later and she's more confused and now a bit lost and stuck with a legend, a chaos goblin (ostensibly her captive, but...) and a some talkative weaponry and the chance to figure out what she really needs in life.

Leaning a little bit away from the cozy, and more into the fantasy, B&B was a delightful adventure!

Thank you to NetGalley for audio ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 stars - I like this series and this author is so imaginative. He should name all animals in every book because Bucket and Pot Roast, come on!! I listened to the book on audio and was surprised to hear the author narrating it. He did a great job. I do wish I would have read the book instead, as I had a hard time focusing and was confused a handful of times.

Definitely a cute book but like the others in the series better. I recommend reading a summary of Legends and Lattes before starting as there are some overlapping characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audiofor providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Travis Baldree and Tor Publishing for the ARC copy of this book. I had the privilege of reading this book early and being a big fan of the series thus far I was excited to see what the characters were up to after Legends and Lattes. The prequel book Bookshops and Bonedust did a great job in setting up Fern and how she got to the point where she is in this book so I strongly recommend reading that prior to this book.

As the book started I wasn’t sure how I felt about the story of Fern joining Viv and opening her own bookshop as it seemed pretty obvious that she didn’t want to do so. And then it dives right in to Fern getting herself in a bit of a pickle and finding herself in the back of a cart ages away from her new home and everything she knows. But this is exactly the point where the story picks up and really kicks off.

The story of the elven legend who is seeking the bounty of a goblin and everything that happens in between and for a super fun story with a lot of heart and self-reflection. The bond that forms between all three, though takes a while, really pass off at the end and I hope in a future book within this world we see all of them cross paths again. Travis did a great job and developing Fern from this lost character to someone who takes control of her own life, which in large part comes from her adventures on the road.

The best part of the book is the goblin as it’s mischievous nature just has you wonder what they’re up to throughout the whole book and then once you realize what their story is it all makes sense. The trouble they get into on the road only adds to the story and adventurous nature of the book. This is a very light-hearted read and one that takes you into a whimsical world of creatures.

4/5⭐️

I was as excited to return to the world of Legends & Lattes as most of you probably are and I'm glad to say that Brigands & Breadknives did not disappoint. Fern was a fun character in Bookshops & Bonedust and I'm glad she's back in a main character role this time. The cast from Legends & Lattes do show up for a little bit, but the majority of the book takes place away from their giving us an opportunity to see more of the world and get know to a whole new group of characters (although I'm still a little sad about the serious Pot Roast deficiency). The new cast is great and I feel like most of them could support books of their own. I especially love the sapient breadknife, Breadly. While still retaining the cozy feel the series is known for this book does have more action and stakes than the previous entries, which might not be to everyone's preference, but I thought the mix still worked well. As expected from Travis Baldree, the audio narration is excellent and while I intend to buy a physical copy, I think the audio experience is superior.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! This book had me smiling from the first two pages.
Obviously, I’d say at least read L&L before because reading that will make you even smile more while reading this one.
I was worried for what a third book would be esp since Travis had expressed wanting to leave it at L&L but this one did not dissappoint

A necessary continuation! This series is my all time favorite, but felt very complete after Bookshops and Bonedust so I was terrified that this would feel like a forced sequel, but it was so worth it! I realize now this universe has endless possibilities and so many characters to explore. As always Travis Baldree takes special care to look at a story from every direction and pay attention to every little detail. Five stars. Always.

Fern is back for the third adventure in the cozy fantasy that began with Legends & Lattes!

Fern has packed up her bookshop and moved next door to her friends' coffee shop, but is it the life she really wants, or the life she's supposed to want? After a drunken misadventure Fern finds herself accompanying a (reluctant) legend and getting farther and farther away from her friends and the bookshop. As Fern runs toward adventure, making new friends along the way, she learns to let go of her own expectations and see what the world has to offer. This was a delightful adventure, leaving plenty of room for more to come from Fern.

As always, author Travis Baldree is a fantastic narrator, doing his story justice!

I have listened to all 3 books in this series now on audiobook and Travis always does an EXCELLENT job! I love when the author narrates because they know exactly what inflection, emotion, etc to make.
I loved Fern's story and although I would have been just as happy if it followed the same path as Viv, I enjoyed this extra bit of action and new characters we got to meet. Can't wait for the next one!

What happens when you don't know what your purpose is anymore and you've already tired moving to be near your found family? Get drunk, end up on the back of a cart and beg a legendary adventurer to take you home on course!

I struggled with this book for a while. I loved the other three books in this series and thought of them as cozy fantasy so I expected more of the same from B&B. While I would still call this a cozy fantasy because the scope is limited to our group of travelers some of the situations they find themselves in are quite dangerous. I would call this entry more of a cozy lite. Once I figured that out I really settled in and enjoyed B&B. I loved foulmouthed Fern the ratkin from the prequel and was excited to follow Fern in her own adventure. Seeing some characters from previous stories and experiencing how Baldree wove them into this new tale was amazing. Astrix made me both miss Viv and fall in love with this new adventurer character.

While it may not be my favorite installment of the series it was still fun and I will definitely continue if Baldree decides to write more stories in this world.

Thank you for the advanced audiobook copy.

While I liked the author's narration, the book's lack of focus made it dull, and I was ready for it to finish.

Fern, a small creature with a big potty mouth, goes on a cozy journey to find herself. The story is told so well that I could vividly imagine each character and felt like I was right there with them. Every character in this story is memorable, even the minor ones. A talking sword that sounds like the territory's most boring professor? Check. Sentient cutlery? Check. A pony named Round Boy? Check. A Griffon named Pot Roast? check.

My jaw DROPPED when I realized the author was also the narrator. This is easily one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to and Travis Baldree is insanely talented!

Fern’s letters to her old friend Viv added a reflective layer to the story, giving insight into her inner struggles and helping her determine whether she was truly making the right choices. This was such a fun adventure and I loved every step of it! There is no better way to end a journey than with cinnamon rolls and friendship. Thank you to Netgalley, Macmillan Audio, and Travis Baldree for an ARC of this audiobook. This review is my own honest opinion.

I absolutely loved this series.
The charters are well written and I have enjoyed the plot lines of the series so far. This wasn't my favorite book in the series but I did enjoy it.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC and all options are my own.

That was an epic adventure 😊❤️

The 3rd book from the world of 'Legends and Lattes' was very surprising in my opinion. We follow Fern, the book seller from Book 2 as she tries to find her purpose. Much more of an emotional journey than the previous books. Fern has been feeling dissatisfied in her life goes on a journey of self discovery. We meet a bunch of new characters and as always everyone is adorable. ❤️

I would not say that this book was a gigantic break from the previous two books but it definitely has a different vibe to it. I think something I really enjoyed with the first two books were the setting up or fixing of the shops. The cozy and chill vibes of the plot with some adventure sprinkled in. This book had more action but for me still retained that cozy fantasy vibes, mostly through amazing character dialogue and setting.

We also do not have a fixed location in this book. As Fern travels we get to learn more about the world that our characters live in. We discover different towns and meet other characters. It was an amazing adventure and I truly enjoyed reading this book just as much as the previous two.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC read. This review was written voluntarily.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy fantasy reads. If you want to jump into this series I would advise starting with book 1 & 2 respectively. (I think that's important to note as I've noticed other cozy fantasy series are easier to pick up wherever). This isn't really a series you can read out of order.....I mean you could but you won't have a firm grasp of the characters ❤️

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! Another sweet, quick and cozy read! I really enjoyed the first one and was happy to see there would be a second!

While I didn't quite enjoy this addition to the series as much as the previous two installments, I had a lot of fun back in Baldree's world. Through this story we have an unsatisfied Fern who just wants to feel passionate about something again. I think that is a feeling a lot of people can relate to and understand wanting to (unintentionally) run away from your life and dive head first into an adventure. I found our new cast of characters to be distinct, even if I was a bit tired of our breadknife but the end. Baldree is a mage with words and is always able to make a reader feel cozy despite the trials that our characters might face. He also is a wonder at reading his story, I'm always impressed with his accent range!

This was exactly what I expected it was going to be.

This story was cozy and enchanting. I loved the main character Fern and her foul mouth. My kind of character! The author narrates the story himself, and it was superb! The way he brings each character to life is amazing. I can't wait to continue this series and see where the story takes us.

I will say I did not do my research and realize that reading the prequel "Bookshops & Bonedust" would have enhanced my experience. But that is totally on me.

I still enjoyed this story and the audio was great!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan audio for an opportunity to listen to the audiobook of Brigands and Breadknives.

While I really enjoyed this, I liked the previous books much better. I know some people have said the other books are a bit boring and they're all vibes and no plot but that's what I liked about them! And I don't mean to complain, I'm sure the author is just trying to take that feedback in stride and clearly you can never make everyone happy. I think I was just caught off guard because there was a ton of action in this book and I truly was not emotionally prepared for it.

What I loved about this book though is that it was narrated by the author and damn, he's really good! I'm always saying I love a narrator who does all the voices and we got A LOT of voices, I think Breadley's voice was my favorite, it was so funny. (Sorry if I'm not spelling Breadley right, the only disadvantage to an audiobook is not knowing how everyone's name is spelled.) I love when an author narrates their own book(s) because obviously the author is going to know the intentions and inflections they meant when they wrote the book so that's always my preference when it's available to me.

And to be fair, I still think this was a good book even if I complained there was tOo MuCh PlOt. I like that featuring older characters is starting to become more popularized and I think it's pretty normal to have a midlife crisis of sorts and not know what you want to be when you grow up, at any age. Also, I was not expecting a talking sword and I was delighted that's what we got, how fun is that?

I also am planning a reread when this publishes, I think my outlook could be more favorable upon a reread now that I know what I should expect.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a free audiobook in exchange for an honest opinion.

I will never tire of Legends & Lattes stories.

Travis Baldree has created a vibrant, cozy, home-like world that has completely taken over my heart. I love this world, I love these characters, and I love the comfortable adventures that these books take me on.

Fern is just so cute. I love her chaotic, anxious nature and her deeply caring heart.

The best part of this audiobook is that Travis is the narrator—he breaths light into these stories in the way only an author could.

Every Legends & Lattes book will be an automatic buy for me, every time.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 0/5

✨ Thank you, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley, for this ALC. All thoughts are my own. ✨