In the skyborne archipelago of Aetheris, where floating isles dance on currents of magic, seventeen-year-old Teylan Rourke, a street cook from the smog-choked isle of Voulon, dreams of a life beyond the soot and hardship. Her ticket? The Floating Feast Trials, a legendary culinary competition. But for Teylan, victory is not just about acclaim; it’s a desperate bid to escape her past and carve out a future in a world that has always deemed her insignificant.
Her bold entry, a humble stew elevated by a forbidden ingredient, the mythical sky-lotus, is a culinary rebellion that takes a dark turn when a ruthless judge vanishes into thin air. Accused and on the run, Teylan is thrust into a treacherous landscape of hidden marketplaces, clandestine meetings, and high-stakes cook-offs, where each dish could be her last.
She’s not alone. A privileged, ambitious rival, Curtis Mckenzie, sees her predicament as a stepping stone to success, and Natalie Hayden, a brilliant alchemist with secrets of her own, becomes an unlikely ally. A renowned chef, Jeffrey Lester, watches from afar, his motives a mystery, while the enigmatic Feastmaster, Alvin Reed, presides over it all with unnerving calm.
As Teylan navigates this dangerous world, she discovers the sky-lotus is more than just an ingredient; it’s a key to a centuries-old conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of Aetheris. Amidst heart-pounding chases and perilous cook-offs, Teylan learns that the true battle isn’t on the kitchen stage but for the soul of her world. In a fight for her life, and her right to exist, she discovers the true power of food, community, and the magic that has the ability to reshape an entire world. Will her culinary skills be enough to save Aetheris, or will she be crushed by the weight of a conspiracy that has been years in the making?
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