A Taste Of Magic By Lidiya Foxglove -

: 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.

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The world is populated by three human-adjacent species: normal humans, the (soul-infused "doll people" made of cloth or wood), and the Ven-Diri (gothic, empathic necromancers who are often at odds with humans). : Since his resurrection, Dorr finds that all

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 The world is populated by three human-adjacent species: