A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

By: Penner, J.

She doesn't need to have magic in order to be magic...

In the heart of Adenashire, where elvish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, human baker Arleta Starstone works twice as hard at perfecting her unique blend of baking with apothecary herbs. So, when her orc neighbor (and biggest fan) secretly enters her creations into the prestigious Langheim 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, she'll need more than just her pastry craft to sweeten the odds.

Though Arleta may not yet believe in herself, she makes her way to Langheim--with the help of a very attractive woodland elf--and competes. While on a journey of mouthwatering pastries, self-discovery, heartwarming friendships, and potential romance, Arleta will have to decide whether winning the Baking Battle is the true prize after all. But win or lose, her adventure is only beginning...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464248591
• ISBN13: 9781464248597
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great cozy read!

I am trying to get into other genres and this was my second cozy fantasy and I love it! Quick read with great recipes and I highly recommend this book to anyone.

Delightfully cozy!

I found this to be a very cozy fantasy quick read full of yummy baked goods, a woman with a magic touch for baking (though she is human and has no powers), very low self esteem, and feeling stuck in Adenashire since her parents died in a carriage accident. But lucky for Arleta, she has very caring orc neighbors to help her along and she meets a handsome (and single) elf by the name of Theo who invites her to the baking contest. Cue new found friends (Jez and Doli are awesome!), realizing that she doesn't need magic to find happiness and make the most delicious goodies (despite the competition and a certain nasty mother who is a judge) and figures out what she wants in her future (which may or may not include one handsome elf). So delightfully cozy and comfy though it may make you hungry while reading it. Thankfully there are recipes at the back so you too can bake like Arleta! I think I will enjoy reading this series to see what happens next because it looks like Arleta's found friends will be the next ones to find their happy ever afters!