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bravelass85's review against another edition
inspiring
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
4.0
An inspiring story with sometimes choppy text transitions
erine's review against another edition
4.0
Cici moves to the U.S. with her family from Taiwan, but they have to leave her grandmother behind. Besides navigating a new school, Cici wants to find a way to bring her grandmother over for a visit. Her opportunity arrives in the form of a cooking contest with a cash prize for the winner. Everything ends up fairly neat and tidy, but the conflicts along the way save the entire book from being too, too sweet. Cici loves cooking, but has a hard time persuading her parents that it's a worthwhile pursuit. She frankly addresses various microaggressions from friends and strangers, the loneliness of moving to a new country, and the joys and struggles of new friendships.
ballerinawhoreads11's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thought this book was a fun, quick read! If you like cooking shows or Master Chef, I would recommend:)
msorto's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? N/A
5.0
Loved this heartwarming story! It was so fun getting to see Cici grow as a cook and use her identities to influence her cooking
lookmairead's review against another edition
4.0
I love how food education was weaved through this plot.
juniper_reads_things's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Mmm this book makes me feel full, like eating a good meal. I really love cooking challenge books, and this author is one of my new favorites! Totally would recommend this book.
knivesgf's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
3.25
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
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? N/A
4.0
This is such a sweet graphic novel depicting a young girl's desire to win a cooking competition to bring her grandmother overseas in order to cheer up her father. Not only that, but CiCi must also adjust to living in the United States and deal with both overt racism and the genuine fumbling of her new friends.
The illustration style is fun and the revolving food imagery was just fantastic. LaMotte handled her story both delicately and with humor, easing the tension of the more difficult subjects.
The illustration style is fun and the revolving food imagery was just fantastic. LaMotte handled her story both delicately and with humor, easing the tension of the more difficult subjects.