: 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
: 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. 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 "Frankenstein-esque" soldier brought back to life
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 : Sorla, a plucky Fanarlem baker, needs a
: 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.