: A Fanarlem baker with a relentlessly sunny outlook. Despite her cheerful exterior, the narrative explores the trauma and societal stakes facing her kind, who are often treated as second-class citizens or threatened by enslavement in parts of the world.
: Since his resurrection, Dorr finds that all food tastes like ash—except for Sorla’s pastries. This culinary connection becomes the bridge between her relentless optimism and his deep-seated grimness. A Taste of Magic by Lidiya Foxglove
: Sorla, a plucky Fanarlem baker, needs a ride to the capital after being invited to work at the royal bakery. She finds a reluctant escort in Dorr, a scarred Ven-Diri soldier who was recently "revived" from the dead. : A Fanarlem baker with a relentlessly sunny outlook
by Lidiya Foxglove is a cozy fantasy romance that blends a "grumpy vs. sunshine" dynamic with a unique high-fantasy world where pastries are a form of salvation. Set in a landscape recovering from war, the story follows an unlikely pair as they navigate trauma, palace intrigue, and the literal magic of baking. Core Plot & Worldbuilding This culinary connection becomes the bridge between her
: The presence of necromancy and undead soldiers gives the story a "gothic-adjacent" atmosphere that contrasts with the sweetness of the baking focus. Availability You can find the book through various retailers: Paperback and digital editions are available at Amazon .
: The book is a "slow-burn" romance that avoids common miscommunication tropes. It is classified as an adult read due to "spicy" romantic content.