A review by suzannedix
Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai

4.0

I can't remember what article I was reading that recommended this book but I'm so glad that I heeded its advice. A completely engaging story of two brothers learning English after a move to Australia while also coping with the loss of their father. It had been their father's dream to open a cake shop called Pie in the Sky with twelve specialty cakes and Jingwen believes he can start to feel better and stay connected to his father by making all of the cakes. Hilarity and heart ensue as Jingwen's younger brother Yanghao joins in and keeps the story from being too sad.

In addition to issues of grief and loss, the novel also addresses the challenges of learning a new language while suddenly immersed in a new culture.