Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
A Thousand Recipes for Revenge by Beth Cato Series: Chefs of the Five Gods #1
Published by 47North on June 1, 2023
Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Historical
Pages: 406
Source: Purchased
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"Cato has created a richly imagined world full of tasty surprises and thrilling adventure--I already hunger for more." --Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid series
A world on the brink of war and a mother and daughter on the run, in a thrilling novel of swashbuckling adventure, culinary magic, and just desserts.
Adamantine "Ada" Garland has an empathic connection to food and wine, a magical perception of aromas, flavors, and ingredients. Invaluable property of the royal court, Ada was in service to the Five Gods and to the Gods-ordained rulers of Verdania--until she had enough of injustice and bloodshed and deserted, seeking to chart her own destiny. When mysterious assassins ferret her out after sixteen years in hiding, Ada, now a rogue Chef, and her beloved Grand-mère run for their lives, only to find themselves on a path toward an unexpected ally.
A foreign princess in a strange court, Solenn unknowingly shares more with Ada than an epicurean gift. They share blood. With her newfound magical perception, she becomes aware of a plot to kill her fiancé, the prince. It's part of a ploy by adversarial forces in the rival country of Albion to sow conflict, and Solenn is set up to take the blame.
As Ada's and Solenn's paths converge, a mother and her long-lost daughter reunite toward a common goal, and against a shadowy enemy from Ada's past who is out for revenge. But what sacrifices must be made? What hope is there when powerful Gods pick sides in a war simmering to eruption?
Why did I add A Thousand Recipes for Revenge to my bookshelf?
I am pretty sure I picked this one up as a Kindle First pick last year. I tend to grab those and then never read them. I like the sound of this one especially since it is a fantasy dealing with food. The reviews do seem to be somewhat mixed but I think it might be worth a try.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
Ooh interesting! That’s a totally new to me one. I hope you enjoy it once you get to read it!
This sounded really good to me also. But I have read it. Robin reviewed it at 3.5 which is pretty good for her – she’s a hard grader at times. I’d have to look at the review again but sometimes there are different styles or aspects that make me enjoy a book more or less.
This might be worth a try
Haven’t read it, but it does sound like it could be a fun fantasy.
I haven’t read this one.
I also tend to pick up those Amazon First Reads and not read them. I am trying to read them in the same month I buy them. I hope this is a good one for you.
Oh this looks good and what a gorgeous cover!