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When He Was Wicked
Bridgerton #6 (works standalone)by Julia Quinn
02004
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a bittersweet and tender tone that will resonate with Like Water for Chocolate fans.
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In turn-of-the-century Mexico, Tita is born into a life where she's forbidden to marry and destined to care for her tyrannical mother, but she discovers that her extraordinary culinary gifts can infuse her forbidden emotions directly into her cooking. As Tita's magical recipes affect everyone who tastes them, her food becomes a powerful conduit for love, desire, and rebellion against the oppressive family traditions that threaten to destroy her chance at happiness.
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by Caryl Phillips
4.22004320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with Like Water for Chocolate fans.
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by Ann Patchett
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a contemplative and tender tone that will resonate with Like Water for Chocolate fans.
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by Charlaine Harris
4.52001
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a cozy yet dangerous tone that will resonate with Like Water for Chocolate fans.
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Halfway to the Grave
Night Huntress #1 (works standalone)by Jeaniene Frost
02009
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a sassy and intense tone that will resonate with Like Water for Chocolate fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Like Water for Chocolate
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When He Was Wicked | Julia Quinn | 0 | 2004 | — | Closest match |
| A Distant Shore | Caryl Phillips | 4.2 | 2004 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Tom Lake | Ann Patchett | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Dead Until Dark📚 Series starter | Charlaine Harris | 4.5 | 2001 | — | Start a new series |
| Halfway to the Grave | Jeaniene Frost | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Laura Esquivel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Like Water for Chocolate?
The most similar books to Like Water for Chocolate are When He Was Wicked, A Distant Shore, Tom Lake.
What should I read after Like Water for Chocolate?
After finishing Like Water for Chocolate, readers most commonly pick up When He Was Wicked next.
Who writes books like Laura Esquivel?
Authors similar to Laura Esquivel include Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, Brynne Weaver, Jenny Han, Christina Lauren.
What genre is Like Water for Chocolate?
Like Water for Chocolate is a Romance novel by Laura Esquivel, published in 1992. It features elements of Magic, Pregnancy.
How long is Like Water for Chocolate?
Like Water for Chocolate is 245 pages long.
About Like Water for Chocolate
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story.