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mae_gaynor's review against another edition
funny
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? Yes
3.75
brokebookmt's review against another edition
2.0
It's an okay book. Like it's very mid and I feel like the book is way too PG for a book about post-college life. It's bland, in a sense. I understood the characters' struggle with understanding what they want/need in life...but the ending where Cook can literally get a job through BLATANT nepotism – although he didn't take it – just stroke me the wrong way. Idk, I just don't think I want to read a book where rich kids don't know what they want to do in life but at the same time their parents are always by their side helping them
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
4.0
Friends Ben, Liz, Tom, and Rachel have just graduated from college and moved into an apartment together. Liz and Tom have jobs lined up, Rachel is pursuing a graduate degree, and Ben… well, Ben is just trying not to freak out. Interviews aren’t going well— prospective employers want prior experience. So when Ben stumbles upon a “help wanted” sign at a restaurant, he goes inside to inquire out of desperation. There he meets swoony Liam, sous chef to Chef Davis. He’s hired on a trial basis— he must prove himself with some food-preparation tests over several weeks.
There’s a lot to love about this sweet story. The friendship between the four roommates is supportive and respectful, and it’s refreshing to see how Ben and his friend-since-childhood Liz navigate difficulties. The author weaves in the pressures that colleges put on young people to have their lives mapped out, and the ways that parental expectations can limit young adults’ ideas of success. The possibility of romance between Liam and Ben simmers in the background, but is never the primary focus of the story. In fact, when Ben’s parents make an appearance and force a choice, Ben is careful to take time away from any of the folks who might cloud his decision-making.
A lovely story about how figuring out our passions and purpose is an ongoing process.
Thanks to Simon and Schuster and to Edelweiss for the electronic ARC.
There’s a lot to love about this sweet story. The friendship between the four roommates is supportive and respectful, and it’s refreshing to see how Ben and his friend-since-childhood Liz navigate difficulties. The author weaves in the pressures that colleges put on young people to have their lives mapped out, and the ways that parental expectations can limit young adults’ ideas of success. The possibility of romance between Liam and Ben simmers in the background, but is never the primary focus of the story. In fact, when Ben’s parents make an appearance and force a choice, Ben is careful to take time away from any of the folks who might cloud his decision-making.
A lovely story about how figuring out our passions and purpose is an ongoing process.
Thanks to Simon and Schuster and to Edelweiss for the electronic ARC.
readuntilthelastpage's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
lovenena's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rainfall_1200's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
starduststyx's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.75
it was ok. Loved the art but the writing and romance I just didn't care for I'm sorry 🫣 Like I will say it's cute, but the writing felt flat
sarabc's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
This was absolutely adorable. A sweet finding yourself graphic novel with amazing depictions of food. I liked the relationships with the main character and his group of friends that he lives with as well as the developing relationships at his new job.
This book gets bonus points for including recopies at the end and the wonderfully dramatic pig.
This book gets bonus points for including recopies at the end and the wonderfully dramatic pig.
kenady_b's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.0
ashction's review against another edition
5.0
This was SO CUTE! I'm so happy a digital ARC of this landed in my inbox this afternoon. Chef's Kiss is a lighthearted, post-college coming-of-age comic that leaves readers laughing and cheering throughout.
Chef's Kiss centers around Ben, a recent college graduate who's struggling to find work as a writer to help achieve his lifelong dream. After seventeen disastrous interviews (and lying to his parents about landing a job), Ben needs to find any job to help fund his new life, FAST. When he stumbles upon a no experience necessary poster for a job as a chef, he applies since he loves to cook in his spare time. But applying comes with a surprise twist: he has three weeks to prove himself to the hard-to-please owner and his even more challenging taste tester: a lively pig.
Throughout the comic, Ben struggles to balance his newfound adulthood, his friendships evolving, his crush on the sous chef, and the struggle between following his hard-to-achieve dream or to follow a new path where he's found growth and happiness. Ben's struggle is relatable to anyone, especially twenty-somethings still trying to figure out what the rest of their life will be, and this comic is a light way to explore those worries while still getting a delightful story along the way. I can't wait to see it in print this March!
I received a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Oni Press for providing me access!
Chef's Kiss centers around Ben, a recent college graduate who's struggling to find work as a writer to help achieve his lifelong dream. After seventeen disastrous interviews (and lying to his parents about landing a job), Ben needs to find any job to help fund his new life, FAST. When he stumbles upon a no experience necessary poster for a job as a chef, he applies since he loves to cook in his spare time. But applying comes with a surprise twist: he has three weeks to prove himself to the hard-to-please owner and his even more challenging taste tester: a lively pig.
Throughout the comic, Ben struggles to balance his newfound adulthood, his friendships evolving, his crush on the sous chef, and the struggle between following his hard-to-achieve dream or to follow a new path where he's found growth and happiness. Ben's struggle is relatable to anyone, especially twenty-somethings still trying to figure out what the rest of their life will be, and this comic is a light way to explore those worries while still getting a delightful story along the way. I can't wait to see it in print this March!
I received a digital ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Oni Press for providing me access!