# The House Witch

By Delemhach · The House Witch, book 1

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Finlay Ashowan takes a job cooking for the rulers of Daxaria and hopes to keep his domestic magic private. The royal household makes that difficult. Between his kitten familiar Kraken, court intrigue and an increasingly complicated love life, Fin has more to manage than dinner.

## What makes it funny?

Knights assigned to work in the kitchen make useful targets for ridicule. Fin's poor manners give the court an unpromising first impression, while his exchanges with Annika develop into a courtship conducted through traded jabs.

### The comedy at work

Fin wants control of his kitchen and distance from everyone else. His job requires dealing with people who won't respect either wish, leaving him to manage rank, affection and household friction while hiding what he can do.

### Try this if…

Readers who enjoy descriptions of food, a growing kitchen community and a slow romance may like spending time in this household. Domestic magic gives the relationships a practical place to develop.

### Good to know

Political intrigue and an approaching war extend the story beyond the kitchen. There are drunken antics and chapters told from Kraken's viewpoint.

## What to expect

- Genre: Fantasy · Romance
- On the shelf: Cozy fantasy
- Kind of humor: Banter
- The atmosphere: Warmhearted
- Format: Novel
- Published: 2022

## More in The House Witch

- Book 2: The House Witch 2: A Humorous Romantic Fantasy
- Book 3: The House Witch 3: A Humorous Romantic Fantasy
- Book 4: The Princess of Potential

## A few distinguishing details

- A royal cook hiding domestic magic
- Kitchen duty for knights

## Sources & further reading

- Author commentary: [Author](https://delemhach.com/books/the-house-witch-a-humorous-romantic-fantasy)
- Review: [Helen Garraway review](https://helengarraway.com/book-review-the-house-witch-by-delemhach)
- Book information: [Google Books edition](https://books.google.com/books?id=AUA5zwEACAAJ)
- Review: [Powder & Page review](https://powderandpage.com/2023/03/23/the-house-witch-by-delemhach-review)