crystallyn 's review for:

Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

5.0

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I absolutely devoured Aftertaste. Lavelle’s writing makes every flavor come alive and every ache of loss hit home. Her idea of summoning ghosts through taste felt magical and deeply moving as I followed Kostya through ambition, heartbreak, and a genuinely sweet romance with Maura. Their playful banter, and the way the story shifts between the whirlwind of a top-tier kitchen and the quiet moments of grief kept me reading late into the night. If you’re into stories that blend food, fantasy, and a good ghostly twist, this one’s for you.