Super Short Summary

Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi follows Harriet and her daughter Perdita Lee, who navigate issues of class, identity, and female power in London and Druhástrana. Harriet’s nearly magical gingerbread ties them to their past and each other. After Perdita ingests a mysterious powder and loses her voice, Harriet recounts their history and complicated ties with the influential Kercheval family, leading to a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation.