The premise: Rosemary Bliss belongs to a family of magical bakers whose secrets have been compiled for generations in the Bliss Cookery Booke. When Rose's parents leave town, she is called upon to keep the book safe and locked up tight. But when Aunt Lily shows up, Rose and her siblings experiment with the forbidden recipes.
What keeps readers reading: The mystery. Questions such as 'just who is Aunt Lily?' and 'what is she after?' ring through readers' minds and keep them turning pages. And the idea that magic is baked into glorious bakery goods is just divine.
What I loved: The growth and development of Rose's character. She's tried and tested and so badly wants to do right . . . but when what's baked into the baked goods by Aunt Lily turns right and wrong upside down, Rose is challenged to hold tight to the truth. Her family's secrets depend on it.
I read Bliss sometime last summer and have had it on my to-share list ever since. Just two weeks ago, the second installment in The Bliss Bakery series released -- A Dash of Magic. I'll be biting into that one very, very soon.
I'm sure it's just as delicious as the first.
I'm sure it's just as delicious as the first.
For more middle grade recommendations, check the links put together by Shannon Messenger.
Happy middle grade reading!
I love the 3D effect of the cover. Way cool. This is a really different and interesting premise. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun read. It's interesting that baking is starting to be a storyline. Thanks for sharing about this.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading a book right now that has some striking similarities to this. I'll be reviewing it soon on my blog. This one looks very cute and I love the cover. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a charming cover and sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteMmm, sounds like a delicious read!
ReplyDeleteI've seen this book on shelves but never picked it up. Sounds tasty!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover and the story is definitely delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love the premise of this book! I've seen a few movies in the past with a similar "magical cooking" angle, so it'd be fun to see how a middle grade book handles it!
ReplyDeleteGosh I love that cover!!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at magical baking.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME cover. Sounds like this one would really appeal to girls.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this book: cover, premise. I just can't wait to read it too. :D
ReplyDeleteThis book looks adorbable. Great cover! It sounds like a fun mystery and I have added it to my list. Should be fun! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Cute! I already think baking is magical. What age level would you say for this one?
ReplyDeleteAh, yes. Baking is like a little bit of magic. In my opinion, this fits typical MG for ages 8-12.
Deleteomg. Magical bakers? And look at that cover! I am in LOVE!!! Thanks for the heads up, Barbara! <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteI don't suppose those magical bakers figured out how to make their treats calorie free????
ReplyDeleteOh my . . . I want some candy just looking at that cover!!
ReplyDeleteYet another book that sounds perfect for my daughter! This is great. :D
ReplyDeleteThis one sound great! Definitely going to look for it!
ReplyDeleteYum! I love it when my kids like a book that has a sequel. Bliss...;)
ReplyDeleteI love this cover too! I feel like I always say that with the books you read. I want to know more about Aunt Lily already. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat cover makes me want to step inside!
ReplyDeleteSounds so cute! My youngest is only in first grade but she's a very advanced reader, so I've been on the lookout for middle grade books that might appeal to her. Also, baking is a passion of mine after writing, and I love the idea of a story that revolves around it!
ReplyDelete"Look at that cover" is EXACTLY what I thought when your post first popped up! LOL This looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover and it sounds delicious! :)
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