Aftertaste serves up a feast for the senses with a side of the supernatural. This debut by Daria Lavelle is a flavourful mix of food, ghosts, and emotional baggage, blending humour and heartbreak

Lavelle’s descriptions are so evocative you’ll almost taste the dishes yourself. A pinch of grief, a dash of love, and a simmering pot of unresolved emotions, and you’ve got this delicious tale that’s rich and satisfying.

That said, the switching between Kostya’s full name and nickname might leave some readers feeling like they’ve got two characters on their plate instead of one.

This story is part Ratatouille, part ghost story, and all heart,

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

A book to be devoured (pun intended). It is a heartwarming tale that will tug at your heartstrings and left me asking myself questions about loved ones I’ve lost.
Has the same feel as Marigold Mind Laundry.

A wonderful debut I look forward to reading more from this author.