Looking for readers interested in a coming-of-age dark comedy blending social satire, small-town fiction, and 90s nostalgia.
Set in a Southern county in 1995, The Goldwyn County Candy Ban follows eleven-year-old Chat Kelley after he discovers a hidden stash of forbidden candy in a town where Judge Emmanuel Meeks has outlawed sweets. Tensions rise when a local woman is arrested for baking with sugar and sentenced to one day in jail, exposing the growing absurdity of the county's laws. As fear and conformity take hold, Chat finds himself caught between friendship, rebellion, and a community increasingly divided against itself.
Though centered on a young protagonist, the novel blends coming-of-age adventure with social satire and thought-provoking themes that may appeal to both adult and younger readers.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Coming-of-age stories • Small-town fiction • 90s nostalgia • Social satire • Character-driven adventures • Stories about rebellion, conformity, and the slow erosion of freedom
Available formats: • eBook ARC (worldwide) • Paperback ARC (U.S. only) Paperback copies are limited, so priority will be given to readers who plan to read the book in the near future. I will cover U.S. shipping.
Honest reviews are appreciated but never required.
If interested, reply below and let me know which format you prefer.
Set in a Southern county in 1995, The Goldwyn County Candy Ban follows eleven-year-old Chat Kelley after he discovers a hidden stash of forbidden candy in a town where Judge Emmanuel Meeks has outlawed sweets. Tensions rise when a local woman is arrested for baking with sugar and sentenced to one day in jail, exposing the growing absurdity of the county's laws. As fear and conformity take hold, Chat finds himself caught between friendship, rebellion, and a community increasingly divided against itself.
Though centered on a young protagonist, the novel blends coming-of-age adventure with social satire and thought-provoking themes that may appeal to both adult and younger readers.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Coming-of-age stories
• Small-town fiction
• 90s nostalgia
• Social satire
• Character-driven adventures
• Stories about rebellion, conformity, and the slow erosion of freedom
Available formats:
• eBook ARC (worldwide)
• Paperback ARC (U.S. only)
Paperback copies are limited, so priority will be given to readers who plan to read the book in the near future. I will cover U.S. shipping.
Honest reviews are appreciated but never required.
If interested, reply below and let me know which format you prefer.