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Love from Scratch by Kaitlyn Hill

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ameserole's review against another edition

4.0

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Love from Scratch was a pretty cute romcom kind of book. Yes, there were hints of a rivalry on a cooking show but I honestly really liked watching Benny and Reese fall in love. The tension, nicknames, and food puns were worth the drama in my eyes. Even if things were a tad bit overdramatic at times.

I did not like how certain people talked in certain scenes though.

Spoiler

It is not the women's place to be in the kitchen to cook and clean. So, I didn't like it when one guy said Reese should clean because it's her place. Like, no sir. Take back those fighting words. Then Benny just kind of stands there and looks angry but says nothing. Not a damn freaking thing.

Other than that, things were assumed and shit hit the fan towards the end of the book. Luckily everything worked out in the end once they both talked but damn - things would have been different if they actually communicated throughout the entire book. Could just be me thinking these crazy things though.

In the end, I'm very happy that I got the opportunity to jump into this book. I look forward to the next one that Kaitlyn writes!

mirrorchaser's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a cute read! The characters are a bit immature but they are also super young. I think this book would have been better if the characters were in college instead of being teens, but that's pretty much my biggest complaint. There is definitely a chance here for one of those "every person on the team" romance series so I hope that doesn't happen (I haven't read one yet that I actually enjoy.)

The conflicts were a bit shallow but again, they are young and this is a light book which is never a bad thing!

hana_na's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes

3.0

nancyk's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

andrea_author's review against another edition

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5.0

Southern girl Reese has snagged her dream summer internship as a marketing assistant for a Seattle-based foodie TV network. When she and culinary intern Bennie are teamed up to make internet cooking videos, they've got instant chemistry—both on and off the screen. The trouble is, they're both competing for the same job come fall. Can this summer romance lead to forever?

This is an adorable, angsty young adult / new adult romance (both characters are 18 and starting college in the fall). It's got heart, humor, well-developed characters, and a strong, well-paced plot to keep the pages turning. I couldn't help falling in love with Reese and Bennie. So cute!

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.