Books Like The Heartbreak Bakery
Families who loved The Heartbreak Bakery by A. R. Capetta often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Heartbreak Bakery by A. R. Capetta often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the fallout of a first breakup, questioning their gender identity, or seeking a sense of belonging within a community. It is an ideal choice for teens who express themselves through creative hobbies like baking but struggle with the messy, unpredictable nature of human emotions and relationships. The story follows Syd, a baker who accidentally infuses their heartbreak into a batch of magical brownies, causing a chain reaction of breakups throughout their local queer community. As Syd works to fix the damage, the book explores themes of accountability, self-acceptance, and the importance of queer spaces. This is a joyful, inclusive contemporary fantasy for ages 14 and up that normalizes nonbinary identities and celebrates the diverse spectrum of the LGBTQ+ experience. Parents will appreciate the way it models healthy communication and the understanding that while we cannot control other people's feelings, we can take responsibility for our own actions.
