Arcane Chef (Book 3 Complete!)

Arcane Chef is a delightful, feel-good LitRPG with a refreshingly original class and skill set. The main character is kind, hardworking, and a joy to follow. Lighthearted and engaging without losing momentum, this story quickly became one of my new favorites. A cozy adventure with plenty of charm and flavor.

It reads like one piece.

Cooks like your favorite fantasy cookbook.

And keeps a pace and plot most slice of life stories should be envious of.

On top of that the characters are well written, the world building excellent, and character interactions that cover the spectrum not just endless wins and losses but great and terrible moments along side stupid idiocy, egos, haggling, and everything else that makes a well rounded character.

I just finished reading all the current chapters. I am 100% enjoying this story. I love the system you have set up and the characters you have introduced so far. I can't wait to see where you are going with this, if/when he returns to his hometown if he will have to deal with the lord and how....GREAT STORY

When I started reading this story, I thought I'd be much harder on it. On the surface, its protagonist seems naive and not the brightest, its secondary characters appear flat, and the plot and setting aren't the most original. However, I came to realize that all of this appears so surface level as a way of presenting this world through the protagonist's eyes; my initial antipathy is just because its been so long since I've seen someone craft an excellent story and then wrap it in familiar generic trappings. There is little more I can say than this novel is incredible and absolutely worth your time.

it’s refreshing to see an MC who truly embodies the support role. Too often, I read stories where the class (usually alchemy) gets brushed aside, and the MC suddenly morphs into some overpowered combat demi-god. Here, the MC stays true to their role, and you make it both engaging and impactful. It’s a rare and much-appreciated change !

I had this sitting in my TBR list for a good, long while. About 3-4 days ago I started with chapter one and here I am caught up just shy of 120. This review has a few chapters behind it. 

The story is great. Trevor is likable, well-fleshed out, and really comes alive on the page. His skill is super interesting, at least the way the author approaches it, and the plot is gripping. This could be a show that I would treat like Ted Lasso; something fun and almost cozy to enjoy (and one I’m going to keep returning to, I can just tell). I just really enjoy the story. And I love the cast! Nobody’s been real one-dimensional, which I’ve found most every story has a few like that. The author’s love and dedication to the story really show through, and I think that makes it worth the read all the more. 

Love this story so much, it's a but of slice of adventurer life, cooking related and a cat that just won't quit. I can't wait for more. And my favorite character of them all the little fire sprite that helps with cooking and keeping the fire alive. Absolutely genius and I want more.

This sat in my to be read list for a while but I am so glad I have started reading now. The story is intriguing and the characters are varied and very enjoyable. A nice mix of adventure danger and lightheartedness. Anyone know where I can get large roasted spiders?

This story is very well written! 

The pacing and progression are very smooth, never feeling too quick or too slow. 
The characters feel believable and unique, like how Trevor tends to be naive, due to not being taught important, but common, knowledge when he lived in the orphanage. But he isn’t stupid or foolish, and he still makes smart decisions, such as referring to the experience of others when he gets new skills, rather than picking whichever one sounds best to him in the moment. The other characters all feel like different people, and they each have unique motivations, which makes them feel more believable.

 I also enjoy how the System is present in the story, but not constantly in your face, as often times, Trevor will summarize what it says, especially if we can already assume what it would say, or it will just show the specific thing that is being focused on, using the MC’s perspective, which makes it feel more natural, and not just something for us the audience.

 The abilities of the protagonist feel reasonable, shown to be rare and useful, but not world-shattering. Like, Trevor isn’t going to make a bowl of oats that permanently increases all stats, or whatever. If he makes something truly potent, it takes a lot of effort and rare ingredients, which makes the story interesting without becoming too easy or boring.
Personally, I especially enjoy learning what each ingredient does and how they work together, and I feel that the way it is portrayed tends to be informative enough without being overbearing or bloated, which is a big plus in my book!

 All-in-All, the feel of the story is very refreshing and interesting! I enjoy the ‘feel’ of it greatly, and I highly recommend it!