Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife by Deston J. Munden

0. How hungry did you get? 🙂

1. What did you think of the world building? Were you able to picture the town? Did the setting remind you of anything else? The book’s word count is low for a fantasy — did this hurt the world building at all?

2. What do you think aether means in this world? Is it something everybody has? What did you discern about the magic system and magical population in this series?

3. What similarities did you find in this book to other cozy fantasies you’ve read? What are the big differences?

4. With the perspective of a black man writing in a space dominated by white women, did you notice anything that stood out? What about this perspective gave weight to Rottgor/Razgaif’s experiences?

5. There is a distinct found family aspect to this book. Were there any characters that stood out to you, or made you want to learn more about them? What did you think of the relationship that develops between Razgaif and Astra?

6. What does the book say about second chances, autonomy, and purpose? How is this illustrated between Razgaif and Tytli? What about Astra?

7. Think of the other cozy fantasies you’ve read. Who would enjoy visiting Razgaif’s restaurant?