A Taste Of Magic By Lidiya Foxglove May 2026

: 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.

: 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

Pre-owned copies are often listed on ThriftBooks and Pangobooks . : A Fanarlem baker with a relentlessly sunny outlook

: 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. Pre-owned copies are often listed on ThriftBooks and

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 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!