Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife
by Deston J. Munden
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Pub Date Oct 14 2025 | Archive Date Not set
Bindery Books | Cozy Quill
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Description
An undead orc knight leaves battle behind for a new kind of afterlife—one with good food, good friends, and maybe even fatherhood.
Rottgor is worn out. Literally. Barely held together by dark magic, he has protected the necropolis for centuries. When he’s forced into retirement, he’s faced with a new challenge: to forge a future guided not by obligation, but by passion.
Following his heart (and stomach), he decides to open a restaurant where the city’s undead and living residents can share food and community. He’s helped in his quest by an unlikely assortment of neighbors, including elves, skeletons, vampires—and a young orphan girl named Astra, whose ancestry, if discovered, could put her and the entire necropolis in danger. To protect Astra and the life he’s building, Rottgor must face his past and form new alliances built on friendship, loyalty, and love. As comforting as warm pumpkin bread, this gentle fantasy traces how even a dark history can rise into a bright future.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781964721651 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 424 |
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Featured Reviews
Rachel T, Reviewer
If you loved legend and lattes you will love this cozy fantasy! I couldn’t put it down it was so good! It’s one of the most unique cozy fantasies I’ve ever read! I loved the tie in with the food and the world building was easy to follow which I loved! I was blowed away by the writing ✍️ descriptions of food, made you feel like you were eating and along with a character! I loved the character development! I will definitely be writing this book again and can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy this fall! Thank you net galley! And
Destin munden for giving me early access to this cozy fantasy masterpiece! This book proves that just because it’s a cozy fantasy doesn’t mean it’s not deep or surface level! This book has so much heart and depth ❤️
Can’t wait to share with my followers this book! I will copy and paste this review everywhere when it is published!
Reviewer 1575484
Once I started reading Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife, I simply couldn’t put it down. The prologue immediately grabbed my attention, and from that moment on, I was fully invested in Rottgor’s journey. I genuinely cared about the characters and found myself rooting for their happiness.
The worldbuilding was well done, particularly the political tension between the undead and the living, which added depth to the story. As a fan of Legends & Lattes, I absolutely loved the cozy food and restaurant elements. They blended seamlessly into the narrative without overshadowing the stakes of the plot.
The character development was another highlight for me. However, I do wish there had been more detailed descriptions of the various creatures, as I sometimes found it difficult to visualize them. That said, this book was truly tailored to my tastes, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This was an easy 5 star read for me.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the author, Deston J. Munden, for the opportunity to read this wonderful story!
