A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic, J. Penner
- Crafty Goblin
- Mar 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 16
A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic
Author : J. Penner
Publisher : Self Published
Released : April 2025
Page count : 288
Format : Digital Arc
Genre : Cozy Fantasy, Romance
Content warnings : None
Source : NetGalley
Representation : LGBTQIA+ (not main)
Part of a Series : Yes
★★★★☆ — I really liked this book
Quote from the book:
“Who wants to be normal when you can be spectacular?”
Synopsis :
A human, a dwarf and an elf walk into a bake-off…In the heart of Adenashire, where elfish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, Arleta Starstone, a human confectionist works twice as hard perfecting her unique blend of baking and apothecary herbs. So when an orc neighbor secretly enters her creations into the prestigious Elven Baking Battle, Arleta faces a dilemma.Being magicless, her participation in the competition could draw more scowls than smiles. And if Arleta wants to prove her talent and establish her culinary reputation, this human will need more than just her pastry craft to sweeten the odds.While competing, she'll set off on a journey of mouthwatering pastries, self-discovery, heartwarming friendships and romance, while questioning whether winning the Baking Battle is the true prize.Escape to for a delightful cozy fantasy where every twist is a treat and every turn a step closer to home.Show more
My Thoughts about this Book :
Those who’ve been following me for a while know that, as much as I read also outside of my comfort genres (Fantasy and Horror), there is one thing I never read : Romance. Especially Het Romance. A fellowship of bakers and magic caught my interest at first because it sounds like The Legends and Latte (Travis Baldree) kind of cozy fantasy and I tell myself, why not! A bit light on the character development and world building sides, but it's a cozy fantasy read so It didn't bother me that much. I’m still not a fan of het romance but it’s pretty light in this book so it kind of worked for me. I loved the messages of tolerance, self acceptance and friendship in this book. I also like the fantasy based baking contest. It’s cozy, warm and sometimes fluffy but in a good way. Way sweater than Legends and Latte style but the same vibes. I, surprisingly, really enjoyed this book (for a non romance reader) and I definitely can see myself coming back to this universe here and there if the author decides to write others adventures or spin off based on this universe.
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