The Amberglow Candy Store | Hardcover

The Amberglow Candy Store by Hiyoko Kurisu is a collection of linked stories with elements of cosy fantasy and the feel of a modern fable. At its centre is Kogetsu, a half-fox shopkeeper whose magical wagashi sweets draw a variety of customers to his store on Gloaming Lane. Each encounter offers the possibility of change, while Kogetsu's own experiences gradually reveal more about his life.

Through a series of connected stories, the book follows people from different walks of life as they discover the unusual candy store and its mysterious sweets. Their encounters with Kogetsu create opportunities for personal change, while the shopkeeper himself learns important lessons and gradually shares his own backstory.

About This Book

The Amberglow Candy Store in the Night Alley centres on the magical shop located on Gloaming Lane, where Kogetsu creates and sells wagashi sweets said to change his customers' lives for the better. The shop provides a meeting point for characters whose individual stories become connected through their encounters with Kogetsu.

The linked-story format allows the book to move between different characters and their experiences while maintaining the candy store and its enigmatic shopkeeper as a common thread. Alongside the customers' stories, Kogetsu's own journey develops as he learns from those who visit his shop.

As the stories unfold, more of Kogetsu's past is revealed, adding another layer to the gentle fantasy surrounding the store. The combination of interconnected characters, magical sweets, and fable-like storytelling gives the book its distinctive atmosphere.

What You'll Discover

• Kogetsu, the half-fox shopkeeper of the Amberglow Candy Store.
• Magical wagashi sweets with the potential to change customers' lives.
• Linked stories featuring characters from different walks of life.
• Encounters between customers and the mysterious shopkeeper.
• Life lessons learned by Kogetsu through his customers' experiences.
• Revelations about Kogetsu's own past and backstory.

Perfect For

• Readers who enjoy cosy fantasy.
• Fans of linked stories and interconnected characters.
• Readers who enjoy fable-like storytelling.
• Those drawn to magical shops, unusual characters, and gentle fantasy.
• Readers looking for character-focused stories with a touch of magic.

Why You'll Love This Book

The Amberglow Candy Store combines interconnected character stories with a cosy fantasy setting centred on a magical sweet shop. Hiyoko Kurisu uses Kogetsu's encounters with his customers to explore change and personal lessons while gradually revealing the shopkeeper's own history, creating a collection that connects its individual stories through one unusual place and its mysterious owner.