AudioBook information:
Author: Anna Mercier
Narrated by: Graham Halstead, Jeremy Carlisle Parker
Release date: June 23, 2026
Audiobook Duration: 12 h 39 min
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Summary: A young woman sneaks her way into a magical baking contest but gets pulled into an elusive aristocrat’s lavish world and his nefarious plan as rebellion brews in their city—for fans of This Woven Kingdom.
“Anna Mercier’s debut is your next obsession.” —Emily J. Taylor, New York Times-bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique
In AnespĂ©rer, where magic comes alive through artistic skill, Elara Rousseau knows she’ll never be selected for the Objet d’Art. The high-stakes baking competition will elect a new Souverain to join the ruling council, and someone from the slums would never be considered. But when a brooding figure from her past sneaks her into the Objet, Elara has the chance to compete for a better future… as long as no one uncovers her traitorous secret.
Nikolas Dupont will do whatever it takes to impress his powerful father, a Souverain who hasn’t officially recognized his son—like handpick a contestant to win and become his father’s political pawn. But Elara is more than he bargained for, and she ignites his own subdued passions.
Against all odds, Elara excels and becomes a hero to the city’s poor, all while Nik’s faith in his father crumbles and the sparks between them burn brighter. As the competition heats up, Elara and Nik must choose: fight to win the competition and secure a future of safety for them both, or use the power of Elara’s art to spark a revolution.
Reviews:
A Goodreads Most Anticipated Book of 2026
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
“[An] elaborate and inventive debut.” —Kirkus
“Whimsical magic, romance, and a fiery rebellion, Anna Mercier’s debut is your next obsession.” —Emily J. Taylor, New York Times-bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique
“All We Hunger For serves up the perfect recipe for a deliciously addictive debut.” —Angela Montoya, critically-acclaimed author of A Cruel Thirst and Sinner’s Isle
“Breathtakingly original.” —Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind
“A sumptuous feast for fans of slow-burn passion and whimsical world-building.” —Lyssa Mia Smith, author of Revelle and Gilded in Vengeance
“You’ll fall in love with Elara and Nik and want to devour every moment of their tale.” —Sunya Mara, author of The Darkening duology
“For those drawn to stories about defiance, disguise, and hope found in Âunexpected places.” —School Library Journal
“A tantalizing recipe of complex plotting, Parisian atmosphere, political intrigue, arts-based magic, and revolution.” —Publishers Weekly
“The danger and romance will keep readers thoroughly engaged.” —Booklist
About the Author:
Anna Mercier is a young adult fantasy author. She’s the co-host of the Turning to Story podcast with fellow author Lyssa Mia Smith. When she’s not writing or chatting about writing, she’s sorting through her collection of hobbies or climbing through the Appalachian Mountains. All We Hunger For is her debut.