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Publisher's Summary
Fourteen-year-old Mona isn't like the wizards charged with defending the city. She can't control lightning or speak to water. Her familiar is a sourdough starter, and her magic only works on bread. She has a comfortable life in her aunt's bakery making gingerbread men dance.
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- Brianna
- 2023-07-25
Incredible
If you like whimsical or cosy stories with almost childlike wonder but also much darker themes and a lot more death this one’s for you. I will never stop recommending this book
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- Michelle Johnson
- 2022-02-19
Clever, original and for all ages
I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. Mona is a charming and resilient character with some real complexity. I especially love that she is a protagonist but not a hero. She resents being put in this situation, which honestly no 14 year-old girl should be in.
While the book is for young adults, I deeply enjoyed this story of working with what you have, and rising to the occasion, even if you happen to be dough.
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- Rae
- 2022-12-24
Fantastic
The most fun I’ve had with a book all year. Such a delightfully silly and fun story!
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- Kindle Customer
- 2023-05-06
Pure delight.
I loved everything about this book. Will definitely find more by this author and narrator.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-01
Short and satisfying
Funny and lighthearted got me through my reading slump and made me smile got through it in a day
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- CTB
- 2022-12-25
A great Listen
The characters were well written, the plot was interesting and the story was unique. I greatly enjoyed the book.
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- shannon skierka
- 2022-05-15
Exactly what you’d expect and then not so much.
This book was fun, it had an excellent selection of characters and was a very easy “read”. I choice this book for its title alone and ended up pleasantly surprised. It’s a classic tale of the unlikely hero with a few twists and turns. Would highly recommend for young teens.
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- My Little Ocean
- 2023-03-23
Captivating Teen Fantasy Book
Great narrator and lovely story, this book kept me great company during my long daily commutes!
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- Erin
- 2024-01-11
Delightful!
I think T. Kingfisher is my newest obsession! I have loved every one of their books so far!!
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- Amzn cstmr
- 2022-07-27
great concept
I loved the idea of a champion Baker when I read the title. I think it was realistic,... as much as it could be anyway
... and light hearted enough to bring a smile.
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