‘A book with such beautiful writing that sometimes I have to stop and taste a sentence a second time…’ –Jodi Picoult

`The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake has at its heart an intriguing and poignant comment on the perils of childhood… Bender brilliantly dovetails Rose’s condition into a parable of the dangers of knowing too much about people, especially your family… it is fresh and beautifully written.’ –The Sunday Times

`Quirky, engaging tale of a family endowed with unlikely gifts, the ties that bind people barely conceal the chasms that divide them.’ –Guardian

`A wonderful metaphor for the child’s sense of things that are never mentioned, and Bender writes with wit, warmth and insight.’ –The Times

`Intense, strange and incredible moving, it captures the magic and the romance of the unknown. With nods to both Chocolat and The Time Traveler’s Wife, this is a beautifully written book and one that you will want to talk about long after you have finished reading it. Read it when you need reminding about the power of love.’
–Elle

`Aimee Bender has got that cool, quirky American thing going on. Taking an unlikely premise – a girl who discovers she can taste emotions in food – she transforms it into a lovely, lonesome universal tale.’ –marie claire

`As delightful as its title suggests.’ –Glamour Must-Read

`A truly unique exploration of turbulent family relationships and a young girl on the cusp of adulthood grappling with grown-up emotions.’ –EasyLiving.com

`A lovely book, warm and comforting with moments of sadness and brilliantly written.’ –The Bookseller