Aimee Bender
Aimee Bender is an American author known for her surreal and fantastical stories and novels. She has written several books, including 'The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake' and 'Willful Creatures'. Her work often explores themes of emotion, transformation, and the human experience through a blend of modern fairy tales and magical realism.
Books
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1. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
A young girl discovers she has a magical ability to taste people's emotions in the food they cook. As she navigates through her life, she learns more about her family's secrets and struggles, especially those of her mother and her genius brother. The novel explores the complexities of family life, the burdens of extraordinary abilities, and the meaning of taste in a literal and metaphorical sense.
