The first loaf failed.Flat. Pale. Sour in all the wrong ways.You followed the recipe exactly yet the photos online lied to you. No crackling crust. No open crumb. Just disappointment and the quiet thought: "Maybe sourdough just isn't for me."That's the moment The Reality of Sourdough Baking by Grags. D. Xue begins.This is not another glossy, unrealistic sourdough book that pretends fermentation is magic and results are guaranteed. This book tells the truth what actually happens in real kitchens, with real flour, real humidity, real mistakes, and real time constraints. It breaks down the myths, exposes the common traps beginners fall into, and explains why so many people fail before they ever succeed.Inside, you'll finally understand: Why most sourdough starters fail (and how to fix yours)What hydration, temperature, and timing really do to your doughWhy copying Instagram loaves keeps ruining your resultsHow to bake consistent, flavorful bread without obsessing or guessingReaders are calling this the book that clicked everything into place. The one that stopped the cycle of wasted flour and frustration. The one that turned confusion into confidence and mediocre loaves into bread they're proud to share.Here's the uncomfortable truth: while others are quietly mastering sourdough with calm, repeatable results, many are still stuck chasing perfection with bad advice. Every failed loaf costs time, money, and motivation and most people quit right before they're about to get it right.If you bake sourdough or want to but are tired of half-truths, romanticized advice, and unexplained failures, this book is your shortcut.