A beautifully written, boldly thought out tale of a young woman with Asperger’s syndrome suddenly alone in her childhood home after the death of her parents. “The Kitchen Daughter is tender, charming and not at all what you expect-which is what makes it a true gem. – Allison Winn Scotch, New York Times bestselling author of THE ONE THAT I WANT and TIME OF MY LIFE “A delectable family drama, The Kitchen Daughter whips up a sumptuous blend of suspense, magic and cooking. – Carolyn Parkhurst, New York Times bestselling author of THE DOGS OF BABEL and THE NOBODIES ALBUM THE KITCHEN DAUGHTER is sweet and bitter-sharp, a lush feast of a novel about the links between flavor and memory, family and identity." "For Ginny Selvaggio, the protagonist of Jael McHenry's captivating debut novel, food is a kind of glossary and cooking provides its own magic, whether it's summoning the dead or softening the sharp edges of a world she finds neither comfortable nor familiar. – Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET "Add a pinch of magic, a dash of heartache, and a generous portion of lyrical beauty and you have The Kitchen Daughter, an enchanting tale of familial loss and quiet redemption-I loved it." – Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author of STILL ALICE and LEFT NEGLECTED "In THE KITCHEN DAUGHTER, Jael McHenry combines a unique voice, richly drawn characters, and a dash of magic-all the right ingredients for an engaging and enjoyable read." "McHenry writes passionately about food and foodies. While Ginny is wonderfully single-minded about cooking, her fresh, sharp story has as many layers as a good pâte á choux." - O, The Oprah Magazine especially attractive as a book group choice." - Huntington News ".an intelligent and moving account of an intriguing heroine’s belated battle to find herself.” - Publishers Weekly Readers looking for good family-themed women’s fiction will enjoy this novel, and the magical element of the cooking ghosts will appeal to fans of Sarah Addison Allen." - Library Journal "McHenry’s debut novel is a sensitive and realistic portrait of someone living with Asperger’s. "With recipes and long, delicious descriptions of ingredients, cooking, and delicacies, McHenry’s first novel is of definite appeal to foodies, yet the compelling characters and twisting mystery constitute a story many readers will devour." - Booklist "Skillfully rendered from Ginny's point of view, McHenry's debut novel is a touching tale about loss and grief, love and acceptance." - Kirkus Reviews
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