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lisalondonauthor's review against another edition
1.0
WARNING: If you have any any kind of disordered eating issues or are triggered by anorexic thought patterns, skip this book. No one was fat shamed but the reader - or at least, that's how I felt reading this book. The main character gains five pounds which is discussed as getting fat and her mother gives her tea to speed up her metabolism, they also discuss having to skip meals in order to eat a dessert and she is proud of herself b/c she limits herself to one cookie due to its overwhelming fat and butter content.
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Check out my full review on my Lisa Latte Booktube Channel at https://youtu.be/YtVrBoEWT4M?t=248
lisasiefert's review against another edition
1.0
WARNING: If you have any any kind of disordered eating issues or are triggered by anorexic thought patterns, skip this book. No one was fat shamed but the reader - or at least, that's how I felt reading this book. The main character gains five pounds which is discussed as getting fat and her mother gives her tea to speed up her metabolism, they also discuss having to skip meals in order to eat a dessert and she is proud of herself b/c she limits herself to one cookie due to its overwhelming fat and butter content.
Check out my full review on my Lisa Latte Booktube Channel at https://youtu.be/YtVrBoEWT4M?t=248
Check out my full review on my Lisa Latte Booktube Channel at https://youtu.be/YtVrBoEWT4M?t=248
sionna's review against another edition
4.0
Poppy was a ballerina but, has since been injured and decided to follow in her grandmother's footsteps of going to school at CPA and then possibly opening her own bakery. She goes from Oregon to Georgia being hit not only with the heat but, also the fact that she is definitely NOT the best in class. And with some unfortunately events, she ends up finding a dead guy.
This story was easy to read, fun, light, and a bit quirky. Also, I wanted sweets the WHOLE time I was eating this.
But, there were some down sides....
NO!!! is what went through my head when I read these lines. I absolutely hate the whole 'omg wow you are so different from EVERY OTHER WOMAN in the world- that's so amazing Its a huge blow to all other women because We aren't all the same! And who else has he been meeting at this school?
I guess being that the book opens with Poppy and Cole talking he could have been the first one she met?
I almost stopped reading here because I was so disappointed.
I'm glad I didn't.
There were also a few grammar issues (nothing memorable) and a few confusing parts like when they are sitting at their work stations on the first day.
Either I'm completely misunderstanding the scene or he chose to let someone pass between him and his station (is there even room?) instead of not acting cool and leaning forward to let someone go behind him.
Besides those, I don't remember having any issues with the book. Absolutely loved how the mystery went and that we were introduced to everyone. I loved the competitions and meeting her family and I honestly can't wait~~ to try the recipes in the back ^_^
Although, one spoiler and last thing that irked me.
Anyhow, I recommend this wholeheartedly to anyone in need of a quick/light read or a love for food.
This story was easy to read, fun, light, and a bit quirky. Also, I wanted sweets the WHOLE time I was eating this.
But, there were some down sides....
' "You're different from other women I've met here so far," he comments... "I know," I reply with a mouth full of citrus icing.'
NO!!! is what went through my head when I read these lines. I absolutely hate the whole 'omg wow you are so different from EVERY OTHER WOMAN in the world- that's so amazing Its a huge blow to all other women because We aren't all the same! And who else has he been meeting at this school?
I guess being that the book opens with Poppy and Cole talking he could have been the first one she met?
I almost stopped reading here because I was so disappointed.
I'm glad I didn't.
There were also a few grammar issues (nothing memorable) and a few confusing parts like when they are sitting at their work stations on the first day.
'He [Cole] sits in the back row and casually folds his arms as he leans back on his stool to let another student past him.'
Either I'm completely misunderstanding the scene or he chose to let someone pass between him and his station (is there even room?) instead of not acting cool and leaning forward to let someone go behind him.
Besides those, I don't remember having any issues with the book. Absolutely loved how the mystery went and that we were introduced to everyone. I loved the competitions and meeting her family and I honestly can't wait~~ to try the recipes in the back ^_^
Although, one spoiler and last thing that irked me.
Spoiler
Bree should have won the contest with Poppy getting second or they both should have won. As much as she was talked up, we didn't even get to see the judges taste her food or ask questions. I LOVE BREE! and to see her kinda left out and not given the light she deserved made me sad.Anyhow, I recommend this wholeheartedly to anyone in need of a quick/light read or a love for food.
moondance120's review against another edition
3.0
My first encounter with a southern guy isn't going so well.
Poppy Peters is a former ballerina who has come to Georgia to attend Calle Pastry Academy. She is following in the footsteps of her grandmother who attended I her youth. Poppy gets off on the wrong foot with Professor Sellers when she mangles the schools famous peach pie. The next day she burns her cupcakes. Needless to say she is not his favorite student. There is a rumor that the kitchens of the school are haunted by the ghost of a former chef. Poppy and fellow student, Cole experience a presence while in the kitchens at night. On a return trip to the kitchens they stumble over the body of Professor Sellers. The two along with Poppy's roommate, Bree start investigating.
This was a quick easy read that had a few twists and turns to keep you interested. There is illegal activity going on, missing students and murder. Poppy and Cole are instrumental in catching the killer and you think that is the end. Instead, another part of the puzzle is revealed and Poppy and her family are put in danger.
The story was a bit shorter than I expected but there is an additional 20 plus pages of recipes. Yum!
Poppy Peters is a former ballerina who has come to Georgia to attend Calle Pastry Academy. She is following in the footsteps of her grandmother who attended I her youth. Poppy gets off on the wrong foot with Professor Sellers when she mangles the schools famous peach pie. The next day she burns her cupcakes. Needless to say she is not his favorite student. There is a rumor that the kitchens of the school are haunted by the ghost of a former chef. Poppy and fellow student, Cole experience a presence while in the kitchens at night. On a return trip to the kitchens they stumble over the body of Professor Sellers. The two along with Poppy's roommate, Bree start investigating.
This was a quick easy read that had a few twists and turns to keep you interested. There is illegal activity going on, missing students and murder. Poppy and Cole are instrumental in catching the killer and you think that is the end. Instead, another part of the puzzle is revealed and Poppy and her family are put in danger.
The story was a bit shorter than I expected but there is an additional 20 plus pages of recipes. Yum!
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