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Crumbs
by Danie Stirling
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.