The Heartbreak Bakery
The Heartbreak Bakery by A. R. Capetta is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on May 9, 2023. This young adult fiction novel follows teenage baker Syd, who inadvertently creates magical brownies that cause heartbreak among those who eat them. Set in Austin’s queer community, the story explores the consequences of Syd’s baking as it leads to unexpected breakups, including those of the bakery owners, Vin and Alec.
Readers will find a blend of romance, LGBTQ themes, and elements of fantasy woven throughout the narrative. As Syd navigates the challenges of their magical baking, they also confront personal struggles and the impact of their creations on the community. The story highlights the importance of connection and understanding, all while incorporating cooking and food as central motifs. With 352 pages, this edition offers an engaging exploration of love and heartbreak through a unique lens.
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A Lambda Literary Award Winner
Teenage baker Syd sends ripples of heartbreak through Austin’s queer community when a batch of post-being-dumped brownies turns out to be magical—and makes everyone who eats them break up.
“What’s done is done.”
Unless, of course, it was done by my brownies. Then it’s getting undone.
Syd (no pronouns, please) has always dealt with big, hard-to-talk-about things by baking. Being dumped is no different, except now Syd is baking at the Proud Muffin, a queer bakery and community space in Austin. And everyone who eats Syd’s breakup brownies . . . breaks up. Even Vin and Alec, who own the Proud Muffin. And their breakup might take the bakery down with it. Being dumped is one thing; causing ripples of queer heartbreak through the community is another. But the cute bike delivery person, Harley (he or they, check the pronoun pin, it’s probably on the messenger bag), believes Syd about the magic baking. And Harley believes Syd’s magical baking can fix things, too—one recipe at a time.
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