"Can Neely find the right flavor for the upcoming wedding?"
Reviewed by Debbie Wiley
Posted November 25, 2016
Women's Fiction | Romance Contemporary
Claire "Neely" Davis excels at finding the perfect
combination of flavors to suit any occasion, but her gift
is failing her this time. Neely can usually "taste"
exactly what the person needs, but an upcoming wedding
has left her doubting herself. Meanwhile, Neely's
personal life is in turmoil as she is hoping to finalize
her divorce, despite her husband's unwillingness to let
go. Will Neely find the right flavors to navigate both of
her tricky situations?
THE MEMORY OF LEMON is a follow up to Judith Fertig's THE
CAKE THERAPIST and features the same main character. THE
MEMORY OF LEMON stands on its own merits as I have not
read the first book but was easily able to follow the
storyline and enjoy the characters. I love Neely's gift
and I'll be digging into THE CAKE THERAPIST soon to get
another taste of her abilities!
THE MEMORY OF LEMON weaves back and forth between past
and present as Judith Fertig shows us glimpses of past
generations. While each section is very well written and
enjoyable, I found the time-hopping to be a bit
distracting. Every time I'd get settled into one time
period with the characters, we'd hop to a different time
period with other characters. I like how it all ties
together, however, and suspect this is one book I would
have appreciated better in an audio format.
Judith Fertig offers readers an intriguing premise with
likable characters in THE MEMORY OF LEMON. The flavors
and foods described in THE MEMORY OF LEMON are nothing
short of delightful as I wish I could visit Neely's shop
and absorb the atmosphere. If you like your women's
fiction tinged with just a tiny hint of the unusual, then
look no further than THE MEMORY OF LEMON.
SUMMARY
The author of The Cake Therapist returns with
another sweet and emotional tale featuring Neely, the baker
with a knack for finding exactly the right flavor for any
occasion... A crisp tang of citrus that is at once poignant and
familiar, sharpening the senses and opening the mind to
possibilities once known and long forgotten... Claire “Neely” Davis is no ordinary pastry chef. Her flavor
combinations aren’t just a product of a well-honed palate:
she can “taste” people’s emotions, sensing the ingredients
that will touch her customers’ souls. Her gift has never
failed her—until she meets a free-spirited bride-to-be and
her overbearing society mother. The two are unable to agree
on a single wedding detail, and their bickering leaves
Neely’s intuition frustratingly silent—right when she needs
it most. Between trying to navigate a divorce, explore a new
relationship, and handle the reappearance of her long-absent
father, Neely is struggling to make sense of her own
conflicting emotions, much less those of her hard-to-please
bride. But as she embarks on a flavorful quest to craft the
perfect wedding celebration, she’ll uncover a family history
that sheds light on both the missing ingredients and her own
problems—and illustrates how the sweet and sour in life
often combine to make the most delicious memories...
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