A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Bonin, Caroline

A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny

This cozy fantasy romance combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious...
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Author: Caroline Bonin
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Bonin, Caroline

A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny

$71.99 $39.97

A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny

$71.99 $39.97
Author: Caroline Bonin
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

This cozy fantasy romance combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product--perfect for fans of Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe!

"A perfect blend of cozy and heist!. . . I loved it!" --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times-bestselling author of The Spellshop

Dani Lionet is no stranger to working hard. But now she's attending her dream magic 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 Dani to use it to 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. Plus, she has a swoony distraction in Kass, a mage and her endearingly cute new regular at work. . .even if she can't tell him about her ability or extracurricular activities. The fact that he seems just as interested in her is very uncharted territory for Dani since, thanks to her parents, she's never lived in one place long enough to have a real crush.

Can Dani help with the professor's "group project," learn to embrace her ability, and get to know Kass? Or will it all fall apart before the semester is over?

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
*Stans of Taylor Swift's Speak Now album, especially the song "Enchanted"
*Anyone who knows all too well how expensive higher education can be

Author: Caroline Bonin
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Published: 01/13/2026
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.60w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781250384614
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2025
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2025

About the Author
Caroline Bonin writes books about big, magical feelings and girls who glow in the dark. She studied the Irish harp and creative writing at Oberlin College, and received a master's degree in digital marketing from Arizona State University online. After college, she worked as a barista in various cafes and fell in love with the craft, but now works for a marketing agency. When not writing or reading, you can find her playing video games, lifting weights, hiking, sewing, or exploring local coffeeshops. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her partner and their three cats: Poptart, Nightingale, and Laura Bailey. A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny is her debut novel.

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