The Amberglow Candy Store

By Hiyoko Kurisu

Book Overview

"Sweet and delicious " --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"Delightful." --Samantha Sotto Yambao, New York Times bestselling author of Water Moon

In this charming, fable-like book from Japan, a fox spirit sells magical confections to troubled humans, only for them to get a little more than they bargained for.

Welcome. We don't get many humans here.

In a cozy night alley lies a very special store. It's only open between the full moon and the new moon, and accessible only to yokai and those vulnerable, through a gap in the trees that leads to Gloaming Lane. It's shelves are full of wagashi, and each candy cures an ailment of the heart or the mind. They will give you what you most desire, but not always in the way you expect.

From the young woman who craves more quality time with her boyfriend, and the man who yearns to be invisible, to the friends grappling with long-buried resentments, each customer will learn a valuable lesson, be it with the "All-Is-Revealed Chestnut Monaka" or the "Surrogate Caramels."

But who is the mysterious proprietor behind them? And why does his shadow feature a pair of fox ears? Surely, not a tail? If he is a half-fox spirit, so be it. But why is he so stern about each candy's "dosage"? Patience. Like the center of a gooey caramel, the best things take time to reveal themselves.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593854926
• ISBN13: 9780593854921
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Sweet with candy and lessons to change lives

This was an enjoyable set of stories about people who find their way to a very special candy store when they are in need of a change. I found it light and entertaining and it was sweet in both the way the people were able to find truth or a new way to look at things with the help of some yummy candy and how they found this candy store, tucked away behind an old shrine. I also enjoyed how it tied all together with the proprietor of the candy store and his own journey in finding purpose and understanding in his immortal life as a half fox. It was interesting how Kogetsu was able to figure things out and help others along the way, all because of his own experience with a very interesting candy maker. This was a fun read and left me with a nice feeling. It was nicely simples stories but also uplifting with how the characters learned lessons that helped them to live a happier and better life. I am glad I got the chance to read this! And I think it is cool how many translated books are finally making their way to the US audience. It gives us the chance to see different cultures and traditions and find new cool books and authors.