Magic By Lidiya Foxglove - A Taste Of

: 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

: 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

: 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 "Frankenstein-esque" soldier brought back to life