A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny — Caroline Bonin

This cozy fantasy romance combines magic, college life, and first love into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product!Dani Lionet is no stranger to working hard. But now she’s attending her dream university, and must manage classes, shifts at the local cafe, and maintaining her partial scholarship—all while trying to keep her unique ability under wraps. That way, no one else can take advantage of it like her parents used to.So when a visiting professor calls Dani out on her ability, she’s terrified. Yet, it seems Professor Silva just wants to pay her to use it to help investigate a soon-to-be-released lucid dreaming product with horrible side effects. Dani is hesitant, but she needs the money, and it would help her new friend who was part of the product’s clinical trials. Meanwhile, she has a swoony distraction in Kass, her endearingly cute new regular at work.But then Silva’s plan evolves into stealing the formula. Can Dani help with this “group project,” learn to embrace her ability, and get to know Kass? Or will it all fall apart?This enchantingly cozy read is perfect for:-Readers looking for an accessible entry into fantasy books-Those who enjoyed To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before or The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches -Fans of college and/or New Adult stories-People who enjoy light heist elements in a story-Coffee lovers and tea lovers-Stans of Taylor Swift’s Speak Now album, especially the song “Enchanted”-Anyone who knows all too well how expensive higher education can be and how corporations exploit the working class