Magic-centric culinary delights and giant kaiju? Reservation for 1, please!

Ryan Rose's Seven Recipes for Revolution is a dash Hell's Kitchen, a pinch Pierce Brown, and a hint Hajime Isayama which culminates in one of the most palate-pleasing debuts I've ever read.

If the cover alone doesn't scream "BUY" - which it should - then take my word as a self-titled SFF connoisseur and foodie that this one is special.

I fully expect SRfR to be one of the hottest debuts of 2025 when it hits next Summer.

Thank you Daphne Press, for my ARC copy of Revolution
by Ryan Rose

The book was an engaging and enjoyable read, and as I delved deeper into the story, I found myself visualizing Paprick as an anime character, which felt entirely fitting for the narrative. The storyline reminded me of an intriguing blend between "Attack on Titan" and "Food Wars," but with a darker undertone and without the typical ecchi elements.

I was captivated by Paprick's journey toward becoming a master chef, and I was eager to unravel the reasons behind his exceptional culinary skills. The moment when he inadvertently cooks a dish that transforms him into a giant is both hilarious and unsettling. It was a clever twist that highlighted the magic within Monster Meat, ultimately shifting his reality in extraordinary ways.

This unforeseen growth attracts the attention of the ruling elite, pulling Paprick into a web of corruption and intrigue that adds depth to the narrative. The combination of humour, suspense, and the exploration of power dynamics kept me fully engaged, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages to discover what challenges and revelations awaited Paprick in his quest.

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A very unique story.
With enticing charactres and plot.
I couldn’t put it down.
Husky recommend.

The writing style wasn't for me unfortunately so I only read a couple of chapters of this story! I have to review every book or my ratio can't hit 100%, sorry.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. I really enjoyed this one - the rich worldbuilding and the magic system built around food was fun to read. It's told in a manner that reminded me of the Empire of the Vampire, with the MC recounting their story. The action sequences in this are also written very well (I will say that some of the more heavy emotional scenes did not hit as hard as they maybe could have). I would highly recommend this to those that love immersive worldbuilding and creative magic systems.