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Salt and Sugar
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4 STARS
First things first, I was given a copy of this book as an ARC, in exchange for an honest review. A big thank-you to NetGalley, Inkyard Press, and Rebecca Carvalho for allowing me to be an early reader!
This is a young adult book, centred around two Brazilian families, that explore their roots and love for baking. It has been a while since I’ve read a young adult book, and this book reminded me of why I enjoy them so much!
After Lari’s grandmother passes away, it is her mother’s job to run their family bakery, Salt. Lari has always wanted to help out in the kitchen and be a part of their family business, but her mother has never allowed her to be involved, saying that school should be her only concern.
Across the street lives Pedro. He also has a family owned bakery, Sugar, that he runs with his mother and grandfather. The only difference is that Pedro is actually allowed to participate and be involved in his family business. While Lari has always resented him for being able to bake, Pedro resents Lari for being the golden child who is good at school.
There is a big grocery store that is making many businesses go out of business. Now, the company is pitting Salt and Sugar against each other and trying to get one of them to sell out, to replace it with a cafe. Budgets are already tight, so the two businesses don’t know how long they’ll be able to continue without selling.
Lari and Pedro’s families have a feud that has been going on since generations back. Their mothers hate each other, and there are so many unbelievable secrets between their families. Lari and Pedro make it their job to uncover their family secrets, save their families businesses, and become the generation where the feud ends.
I love books that centre around families. It’s so interesting to see family roots, traditions, and drama. I also loved how this book is set in Brazil — I’ve never read a book like this and it had such a great representation!
I love books that have a baking/cooking theme. It’s so fascinating to see the traditional recipes and learn about foods from different cultures. Also, seeing Lari and Pedro develop their connection through cooking was so cute. I loved the characters and their development throughout the book was well done.
If you are looking for a young adult book about family feuds and bakeries, with Brazilian representation, then this book is for you! Be sure to make note of the release date of this book so that you can get your hands on it: November 1st, 2022! x
First things first, I was given a copy of this book as an ARC, in exchange for an honest review. A big thank-you to NetGalley, Inkyard Press, and Rebecca Carvalho for allowing me to be an early reader!
This is a young adult book, centred around two Brazilian families, that explore their roots and love for baking. It has been a while since I’ve read a young adult book, and this book reminded me of why I enjoy them so much!
After Lari’s grandmother passes away, it is her mother’s job to run their family bakery, Salt. Lari has always wanted to help out in the kitchen and be a part of their family business, but her mother has never allowed her to be involved, saying that school should be her only concern.
Across the street lives Pedro. He also has a family owned bakery, Sugar, that he runs with his mother and grandfather. The only difference is that Pedro is actually allowed to participate and be involved in his family business. While Lari has always resented him for being able to bake, Pedro resents Lari for being the golden child who is good at school.
There is a big grocery store that is making many businesses go out of business. Now, the company is pitting Salt and Sugar against each other and trying to get one of them to sell out, to replace it with a cafe. Budgets are already tight, so the two businesses don’t know how long they’ll be able to continue without selling.
Lari and Pedro’s families have a feud that has been going on since generations back. Their mothers hate each other, and there are so many unbelievable secrets between their families. Lari and Pedro make it their job to uncover their family secrets, save their families businesses, and become the generation where the feud ends.
I love books that centre around families. It’s so interesting to see family roots, traditions, and drama. I also loved how this book is set in Brazil — I’ve never read a book like this and it had such a great representation!
I love books that have a baking/cooking theme. It’s so fascinating to see the traditional recipes and learn about foods from different cultures. Also, seeing Lari and Pedro develop their connection through cooking was so cute. I loved the characters and their development throughout the book was well done.
If you are looking for a young adult book about family feuds and bakeries, with Brazilian representation, then this book is for you! Be sure to make note of the release date of this book so that you can get your hands on it: November 1st, 2022! x
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March 23, 2022
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