Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

God that was weird! Written/reads more like a short story rather than a novel. I was all set to give it 2 stars but the unsettling & interesting ending bumped it up a notch for me.

3.5 stars would be more accurate. I enjoyed the characters, story, and plot, but it simply felt like there was something missing that could have made it extraordinary.

I was certainly drawn to this book by its title. And even the premise, of a girl who can taste people's emotions in the food they prepare. The book is beautifully written and engrossing. But it is a strange to the point of confusing and a bit disturbing to me. And although the plot was unique, I didn't connect much with the characters. Interesting, but not my cup of tea (or slice of cake).