THE HEARTBREAK BAKERY

Narrator Krystal Hammond brings listeners an incredible love note to the queer community. After an abrupt breakup, Syd, a teenage baker at the Proud Muffin, pours heartbreak into the brownies. But the "breakup brownies" cause havoc throughout Austin, so Syd and bicycle delivery person Harley attempt to make things right. The inclusivity and representation in this audiobook are outstanding. Agender persons, POCs, deaf people, LGBTQIAs, and so many more are part of the story. There is an unexpectedly slow and breathy quality to the narration that listeners may find either soothing or distracting, but Hammond captures the characters' emotions and growth in exquisite detail. Listeners will want to pay attention as one character changes their pronouns frequently. E.P. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2022]