The Amberglow Candy Store
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The Amberglow Candy Store
Narrated by:
Kenichiro Thomson, Susan Momoko Hingley
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Narrated by:
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Kenichiro Thomson
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Susan Momoko Hingley
About this listen
"Delightful." —Samantha Sotto Yambao, New York Times bestselling author of Water Moon
In this charming, fable-like book from Japan, a fox spirit sells magical confections to troubled humans, only for them to get a little more than they bargained for.
Welcome. We don't get many humans here.
In a cozy night alley lies a very special store. It's only open between the full moon and the new moon, and accessible only to yokai and those vulnerable, through a gap in the trees that leads to Gloaming Lane. It's shelves are full of wagashi, and each candy cures an ailment of the heart or the mind. They will give you what you most desire, but not always in the way you expect.
From the young woman who craves more quality time with her boyfriend, and the man who yearns to be invisible, to the friends grappling with long-buried resentments, each customer will learn a valuable lesson, be it with the "All-Is-Revealed Chestnut Monaka" or the "Surrogate Caramels."
But who is the mysterious proprietor behind them? And why does his shadow feature a pair of fox ears? Surely, not a tail? If he is a half-fox spirit, so be it. But why is he so stern about each candy's "dosage"? Patience. Like the center of a gooey caramel, the best things take time to reveal themselves.
Critic reviews
"Gently translated . . . Kurisu’s charmingly approachable, warmly reassuring novel provides quite the satisfyingly toothsome treat." —Booklist
"Readers will be amply rewarded. . . . Recommend to readers who want leisurely stories to savor and reflect on." —Library Journal
"A delightful confection you’ll enjoy reaching for whenever a craving for magic, healing, and wonder strikes. But beware. Its Invisible Wasanbon, Surrogate Caramels, and Enlightening Candy Apples are addicting." —Samantha Sotto Yambao, New York Times bestselling author of Water Moon
"Each story within is its own special candy, sweet and delicious! You'll want to savor each one!" —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
"The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu seasons the sweetest and most savory morsels of human connection with a dash of intrigue that cozy fantasy readers are bound to savor. The obvious care in Matt Treyvaud’s translation puts the cherry on top of this binge-worthy comfort treat!" —M. Jean, translator of Messenger Cat Café
"Readers will be amply rewarded. . . . Recommend to readers who want leisurely stories to savor and reflect on." —Library Journal
"A delightful confection you’ll enjoy reaching for whenever a craving for magic, healing, and wonder strikes. But beware. Its Invisible Wasanbon, Surrogate Caramels, and Enlightening Candy Apples are addicting." —Samantha Sotto Yambao, New York Times bestselling author of Water Moon
"Each story within is its own special candy, sweet and delicious! You'll want to savor each one!" —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
"The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu seasons the sweetest and most savory morsels of human connection with a dash of intrigue that cozy fantasy readers are bound to savor. The obvious care in Matt Treyvaud’s translation puts the cherry on top of this binge-worthy comfort treat!" —M. Jean, translator of Messenger Cat Café
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