Hiyoko Kurisu's first book was Kanoko Senpai no Oishi Reshipi (Confectionary Senpai's Delicious Recipes), which won the Special Prize at the Novelist Naro x Starts Publishing Bunko Grand Prize. Her other books include Koi Suru Kinyoubi no Otsumamigohan - Kokoro Tokimeku Sanshoku Gyoza (Snacks From a Friday In Love - Three Coloured Gyoza To Make Your Heart Flutter) and Isekai de Okashi wo Furumattara, Oji to Ryukishi to Mofumofu ni Natsukaremashita (When I Served Sweets in Another World, a Prince and a Dragon Knight Grew Fond of Me.) She lives in Japan.

Matt Treyvaud is an Australian-born translator who lives south of Tokyo.His other translations include Natsume Soseki's Ten Nights Dreaming, Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikkoku, and Fukumi Shimura's The Music of Color.

"Gently translated . . . Kurisu's charmingly approachable, warmly reassuring novel provides quite the satisfyingly toothsome treat." --Booklist

"Readers will be amply rewarded. . . . Recommend to readers who want leisurely stories to savor and reflect on." --Library Journal

"A delightful confection you'll enjoy reaching for whenever a craving for magic, healing, and wonder strikes. But beware. Its Invisible Wasanbon, Surrogate Caramels, and Enlightening Candy Apples are addicting." --Samantha Sotto Yambao, New York Times bestselling author of Water Moon

"Each story within is its own special candy, sweet and delicious! You'll want to savor each one!" --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu seasons the sweetest and most savory morsels of human connection with a dash of intrigue that cozy fantasy readers are bound to savor. The obvious care in Matt Treyvaud's translation puts the cherry on top of this binge-worthy comfort treat!" --M. Jean, translator of Messenger Cat Café

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons

Pub date: 2025-11-11

Length: 208 pages