by Aimee Bender
First published 2010
Rose Edelstein's life is forever changed when she discovers she can taste the emotions of those who prepared her food. As she grows up, this uncanny ability forces her to confront the painful truths hidden within her own family. A poignant exploration of the complex relationships we have with those closest to us, "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" is a bittersweet coming-of-age story about the secrets we keep, the ties that bind, and the power of learning to savor the sweet and sour moments that make us who we are.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, magical-realism, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-drama
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
384 pages · Hardcover · Ulverscroft Softcover