A review by laheath
Salt and Sugar by Rebecca Carvalho

emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Sweet YA romance, though slow to develop as the main characters are from families who have been feuding for generations.  Their competing bakeries, frequent misunderstandings, and past relationships all contribute to the hard feelings that only the youngest seem willing to look beyond.  As they get to know each other and work toward a common goal, all while trying to end the feud between their families, they each learn more about themselves, their pasts, and their goals for the future.  They also help each other learn how to advocate for themselves and how to cope with grief.  

With all the descriptions of yummy-sounding Brazilian foods, I wish some recipes had been included! 
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