A Taste Of Magic By Lidiya Foxglove 〈DELUXE〉

: 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 .

: 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. A Taste of Magic by Lidiya Foxglove

: A "Frankenstein-esque" soldier brought back to life as a combination of body parts. He is brooding, broken, and initially just wants to return home, but he finds himself drawn to Sorla’s company and her extraordinary treats. Themes & Style : The presence of necromancy and undead soldiers

: While often compared to Legends and Lattes , reviewers note that Foxglove’s work carries higher stakes and heavier themes, including PTSD, the effects of war, and systemic inequality. Despite her cheerful exterior, the narrative explores the

: Upon reaching the capital, Sorla is tasked by Prince Seldon with a nearly impossible feat: using her baking to convince the realm's greatest hero—another revived soldier—that life is still worth living. Characters

: The book is a "slow-burn" romance that avoids common miscommunication tropes. It is classified as an adult read due to "spicy" romantic content.

I am looking for really good funny romances and/or high fantasy books!