librarianryan 's review for:

Crumbs by Danie Stirling
4.5
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

 
This is so sweet it gives me a tooth ache.  Ray is just a girl sitting in a café wishing for romance.  She is a Council intern as has been her dream for years.  But she finds herself frequently stopping by a bakery where the treats are baked with spells.  She is drawn to the woman who runs the place and the magic she can weave.  There she meets Laurie, an up-and-coming musician who works for his aunt at the bakery while paying his dues.  Here the romance is not just baked in the scones, it develops between these two in a slow and subtle way.  But, as with any good romance, there are complications.  Laurie can not fly.  He has been scared of heights since his parents’ disappearance.  Ray, as a council intern has her work memory wiped daily.  And if she becomes a full council member she will be wiped from the memories of her friends and family until such time as she is no longer a council member.  This is a very unique romance, and a great format with fantastic illustrations.  I was a bit sad to see the story end, but it ended in a place of love and hope that just leaves the reader with a smile on their face.