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mlottermoser's review
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Coming of age, found family, recovering after abuse, light romance, David Bowie references, Spanish/Tagalog dialogue, and the science of bread making.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Grief and Panic attacks/disorders
Family escapes an abusive father. Working through trauma. Felt like it showed how it affects people without glorifying it or justifying his actions.ceruleanstar's review against another edition
4.0
4.25*
This book is just so sweet, and Alba's a really relatable character.
Maybe I'll write a review on it.
This book is just so sweet, and Alba's a really relatable character.
Maybe I'll write a review on it.
helloakosisam's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
onceuponthesewords's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars
All You Knead is Love is a cute story about friendships and family. The cover is absolutely adorable and I’m grateful for the new things I learned about bread, lol!
I love how confident and secure Alba became in herself, her friendships, and her family. The story did seem a little long and dragged on during some parts, but overall, it was a cute read.
All You Knead is Love is a cute story about friendships and family. The cover is absolutely adorable and I’m grateful for the new things I learned about bread, lol!
I love how confident and secure Alba became in herself, her friendships, and her family. The story did seem a little long and dragged on during some parts, but overall, it was a cute read.
embe94's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book made me cry happy tears in front of my students L O L
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
gingerbread_void's review against another edition
4.0
This is a story that really grips you by the heart. You feel everything that Alba feels from happiness and joy to anger and pain. You laugh and cry right along with her. You feel her rage and her hurt.
This story is one of belonging and acceptance and of never settling. Despite this book dealing with some extremely heavy subjects its done with such grace. You really feel and understand what is going through Alba's mind as she faces these things that she must go throw.
This book is one I wish I had growing up and I am glad I have it now. I am glad this book is going to be others for those who need it. I will be working to recommend this book not only to those who will enjoy it as I did but also to those who need this book.
This story is one of belonging and acceptance and of never settling. Despite this book dealing with some extremely heavy subjects its done with such grace. You really feel and understand what is going through Alba's mind as she faces these things that she must go throw.
This book is one I wish I had growing up and I am glad I have it now. I am glad this book is going to be others for those who need it. I will be working to recommend this book not only to those who will enjoy it as I did but also to those who need this book.
klra's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Alba's dad is physically abusive towards her mom, and her mom sends her to Barcelona, her home town, for an undetermined amount of time. For a while Alba struggles, but eventually she learns to take care of herself, and take care of the people around her. It's a beautiful story, and when mom comes to Barcelona for some healing of her own, Alba and her begin to fix their relationship
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Abandonment and Physical abuse
daenknight's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure I've ever read a book set in Barcelona, so I found the setting of ALL YOU KNEAD IS LOVE to be unique and refreshing. The blend of Spanish and Filipino cultures is a fun story element, giving the story an original flair. I also enjoyed the novel's emphasis on community, family, acceptance, and forgiveness/second chances. Although it deals with some tough subject matter, overall the tale is hopeful and empowering.
I didn't love Alba, who spends most of the story acting self-centered and victim-y. She's sympathetic, but I got tired of everything being about her own pain and suffering. She does grow over the novel, becoming more likable in the end, but I still didn't care for her much. The other characters in the book are colorful and fun, which helped balance out Alba's more annoying qualities.
As far as pacing goes, ALL YOU KNEAD IS LOVE feels slow and overly long. The plot (Alba's quest to save the bakery) doesn't really start until around page 200 and even then, it really doesn't cause THAT much conflict. As a result, the story gets dull in places, sagging with too much detail and too many unnecessary scenes. I hung in there, but I'm not sure a middle grader would.
All in all, then, ALL YOU KNEAD IS LOVE ended up being just an average read for me. While there were a lot of things I liked about the novel, there were a number of things that irritated me, dampening my overall enjoyment of the book.
I didn't love Alba, who spends most of the story acting self-centered and victim-y. She's sympathetic, but I got tired of everything being about her own pain and suffering. She does grow over the novel, becoming more likable in the end, but I still didn't care for her much. The other characters in the book are colorful and fun, which helped balance out Alba's more annoying qualities.
As far as pacing goes, ALL YOU KNEAD IS LOVE feels slow and overly long. The plot (Alba's quest to save the bakery) doesn't really start until around page 200 and even then, it really doesn't cause THAT much conflict. As a result, the story gets dull in places, sagging with too much detail and too many unnecessary scenes. I hung in there, but I'm not sure a middle grader would.
All in all, then, ALL YOU KNEAD IS LOVE ended up being just an average read for me. While there were a lot of things I liked about the novel, there were a number of things that irritated me, dampening my overall enjoyment of the book.
mrs_bookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
This book will have you craving bread and finding yourself wanting to make your own. I loved that food was used as a way to ground the main character in her emotions and help her navigate all that was going on in her life. Tanya also depicted the setting, Spain, so beautifully and was glad I could pretend travel!