In the kingdom of Avaris, culinary alchemy is a religion, flavors woven with magic capable of healing or destruction. When a poisoned dish shatters the soul of the benevolent King Theron, a desperate kingdom announces the Alchemical Chef’s Tournament – a legendary competition to concoct a cure.
From the Whispering Hearth orphanage emerges Calrix, a young chef wielding the forbidden art of spice-bound soul weaving. Her dishes aren’t just food; they’re vessels of memory, each bite a glimpse into forgotten lives. Driven by a hunger for freedom, she enters the tournament, her unique magic both a gift and a curse.
Within the Celestial Kitchen, a reality-bending arena, Calrix faces not only escalating culinary challenges but also a cast of formidable rivals. Zephyr Hallowell, a master of illusionary cuisine, and Elara Nightsong, whose dishes hold the stark beauty of the mountains, are just a taste of the competition. Sabotage, whispers of forbidden magic, and the enigmatic Lord Valerius, who watches her with unnerving intensity, add layers of intrigue to the already high-stakes game. An unlikely alliance with the eccentric Rhys Morningstar offers guidance, but can it be enough?
As Calrix progresses, clues to the king’s poisoning surface, pointing to a shocking truth: the culprit lurks among the esteemed judges. The final round demands the ultimate sacrifice – a fragment of the chef’s own soul woven into the recipe. Faced with a harrowing choice, Calrix must decide between her newfound freedom and the fate of Avaris, forever altering the landscape of culinary alchemy and revealing the true, devastating cost of magic.
المزيد من الكتب الإلكترونية من نفس المؤلف (المؤلفين) / محرر
767٬524 كتب إلكترونية في هذه الفئة
