“Bread remains a significant metaphor for life in Hendricks's warm and savory sequel to her debut novel, Bread Alone (2001).”
—Publishers Weekly

“Hendricks has created another engaging tale of modern life in Seattle. Fans of strong female characters will appreciate this novel.”
—Library Journal

“Readers who loved Wynter and Mac in Bread Alone (2001) will be glad to know that Hendricks cooks up a fulfilling second helping in this engaging sequel. Highly recommended.“
—Booklist

“Hendricks’ debut (Bread Alone) marked the arrival of a compelling new voice in women’s fiction, and The Baker’s Apprentice confirms her place among the most prominent authors of that genre.”
—PAGES Magazine

“Rich, absorbing and truly delightful… The Baker's Apprentice is the feel-good novel of the year…”
—Tracy Farnsworth, Roundtable Reviews

“The Baker's Apprentice is a delightful read…thought provoking, poignant and engrossing. Fans of Bread Alone will not want to miss the sequel and I highly recommend this series to fans of contemporary fiction.“
—Myshelf.com

“Hendricks rolls out a delicious sequel in The Baker’s Apprentice.”
—The Seattle Post-Intelligencer