Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet Summary
Laekan Zea Kemp

Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet Overview

Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet is a coming-of-age novel by Laekan Zea Kemp. Penelope Prado dreams of opening her own bakery despite her parent's objections. When she confesses a secret, her world collapses and she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Xander Amaro has been searching for his home since he was a little boy, and he dreams of finding his father and himself. Pen and Xander navigate first love and finding their place in the world. The novel delves into themes of home, identity, idealization, escapism, and abandonment.