"The Sugar Queen," written by Sarah Addison Allen, follows the life of Joséphine "Jo" Troupe, a woman living in a small North Carolina town. Jo finds comfort in the sweets and treats she consumes, using them to cope with her mundane existence and her complicated relationship with her mother. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a mysterious woman, her own 'sugar queen', who begins to influence her journey towards self-discovery and...
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