Crumble

A girl bakes her grief into desserts, breaking a magical rule with unexpected consequences.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,098 ratings

208 pages· 3,431 words· Est. 39 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Emily's family bakery holds a secret: they can infuse emotions into their desserts. After Aunt Gina's tragic accident, Emily breaks the cardinal rule by baking her grief into a crumble. The result? A strangely addictive treat that numbs her pain but doesn't truly heal it. As her classmates devour the crumble, Emily faces a dilemma: can she find a way to process her emotions without relying on magic? With friendship and family at stake, Emily must navigate her feelings and discover the true recipe for healing. Will she learn the real cost of baking bad feelings?

From the publisher

A heartfelt and magic-filled graphic novel for fans of Sheets and Real Friends about baking, friendship, and feeling every kind of emotion–no matter the flavor. Emily, her mom, and her aunt Gina have a very special magical power: They can bake emotions into the desserts they sell at their family bakery. Need a dash of confidence? Try their millionaire shortbread! Want relief after a stressful day? The cheesecake will lighten your spirits! There is only one rule: Never bake a bad feeling.    Every day after school, Emily and her best friend, Dae, make tried-and-true recipes, while she and Aunt Gina brainstorm new ones. But when Aunt Gina dies in an accident, Emily’s life is turned upside down. Not knowing what to do, Emily breaks the rule and bakes her bad feelings into. . . a crumble. It looks gross. Dae says it tastes gross. But they can’t stop eating it. Neither can Emily’s classmates. And with her grief and pain baked into the crumble, Emily gets the comfort of being at least a little numb. So even though she’s not supposed to, she makes it again, and again, and again.  But baking (and eating) bad feelings doesn’t really make them go away . . .  Praise for Crumble ★ “Deliciously cute, funny, and touching.” –Kirkus Reviews

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