Celestial Banquet

In Roselle Lim’s YA fantasy debut, a talented young noodle chef named Cai enters a fierce celestial cooking competition to win fame, fortune, and the fabled Peaches of Immortality, facing off against the continent’s best chefs in a world inspired by Chinese and Southeast Asian folklore. Alongside allies and childhood friends, she must navigate mystical challenges and personal feelings, all while battling the whims of the gods in a story that celebrates food, family, and resilience. This action-packed, heartfelt adventure combines culinary magic with a richly textured fantasy landscape.