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A sweet and relatable slice-of-life about the messy recipe of changing friendships and finding comfort close to home. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Sugar And Spice.

cozy
warm
mildly tense

01
Cake pop crush
Suzanne Nelson
A sugar-dusted, feel-good romp about rivalry, recipes, and the sweet surprise of a first crush.
Shares:
- cozy
- warm
- earnest
- lighthearted
02
Macarons at midnight
Suzanne Nelson
A sugar-dusted, Cinderella-esque tween romance that balances the thrill of a first crush with the warmth of the bakery kitchen.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- lighthearted
- sweet
03
Alexis Gets Frosted Cupcake Diaries
Coco Simon
A sweet, relatable slice of middle school life where friendship and frosting are the best remedies for hallway drama.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- relatable
- sweet
04
The Cupcake Diaries Collection Katie And The Cupcake Cure Mia In The Mix Emma On Thin Icing Alexis And The Perfect Recipe
Coco Simon
A sweet and comforting exploration of new friendships and shared hobbies in a bustling school setting.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- lighthearted
- sweet
05
Cherry Crush Cathy Cassidy
Cathy Cassidy
A sun-drenched, chocolate-scented exploration of the messy, bittersweet thrill of first love and finding your place in a brand-new family.
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- cozy
- earnest
- sweet
06
The royal bake off
Clémentine Beauvais
A delightfully chaotic, flour-dusted romp through an absurd culinary tournament where the stakes are high and the silliness is even higher.
Shares:
- lighthearted
07
President of the whole fifth grade
Sherri Winston
A sweet and spirited schoolyard drama about ambition, cupcakes, and learning to lead with integrity.
Shares:
- earnest
- sweet
08
Sweet Honey
Cathy Cassidy
A sun-drenched but emotionally turbulent journey of a rebellious teen searching for a safe harbor in all the wrong places.
Shares:
- earnest
09
Add a Little Spice
Bethany Campbell
A comforting, slow-burn romance about thawing a frozen heart with patience, community, and a little culinary magic.
Shares:
- cozy
- warm
- earnest
10
Love and Gelato
Jenna Evans Welch
A sun-drenched Italian escapade that wraps the bittersweet ache of grief in the sweet comfort of first love and newfound family.
Shares:
- warm
- earnest
11
The sugar queen
Sarah Addison Allen
A cozy, magical confection of a novel about stepping out of hiding and tasting the sweetness of real life.
Shares:
- cozy
- warm
- sweet
12
The bake shop ghost
Jacqueline Ogburn · 2005
A cozy, flour-dusted ghost story where stubborn spirits and sweet treats lead to a heartwarming compromise.
Shares:
- cozy
- warm
- lighthearted
- sweet

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