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mandkips's review
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Car accident, and Alcoholism
Minor: Addiction and Sexual assault
yeojinqueen's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
such a cute book. It was also funny and touched on deeper subjects. In the second half they even added some extra drama
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Car accident, and Infidelity
crystalmethany's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Sexual assault, Car accident, and Infidelity
danajoy's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
This was a fun, light, Pride and Prejudice retelling. It is full of lush descriptions of food (thanks to the restaurant setting and cooking competition storyline). It would be the perfect pick me up or summer read.
Liza is a strong-willed and determined main character. Her relationships with her friends and family are really solid in spite of the clear struggles she and her mother have in regards to both her dating and career aspirations.
Liza is a strong-willed and determined main character. Her relationships with her friends and family are really solid in spite of the clear struggles she and her mother have in regards to both her dating and career aspirations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Infidelity
Minor: Racism
nitya's review
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
4.0
Truly one of the cutest and most fun books I have read this year! Boys who bake, nods to Pride and Prejudice, a baking contest, female friendships, tol/smol pairing, and a smart, strong-willed and loyal main character?? I AM SO THERE
I would love to see a movie or miniseries adaptation tbh!
And definitely DON'T read this on a empty stomach, the food descriptions are too much.
I would love to see a movie or miniseries adaptation tbh!
And definitely DON'T read this on a empty stomach, the food descriptions are too much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Racism
There's Harry Potter references as well (this was most likely written pre 2020 but I will include it). The ED is restrictive eating but not graphic.erinsbookshelves's review
funny
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Racism, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Infidelity
decklededgess's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Trigger warnings: racist microaggressions, parental pressure, classism, sexual assault and harassment, cheating mention, underage alcohol use mention, car accident mention, divorce mention, emotional manipulation mention, eating disorder mention
I thoroughly enjoyed this. A truly unique take on the classic Pride and Prejudice, the altered relationships and characters who follow the main stories in p&p make for a suspenseful read despite knowing exactly what’s coming. I also enjoyed the family dynamics. It’s heartwarming to see books depict family dynamics as complex yet loving. Gestures can be grating but they always come from love (in healthy families) and this was expertly shows in this book. I loved the budding relationships and Lisa’s boisterous and headstrong personality. James was brooding yet soft in the cutest way ever. Loved this book!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this. A truly unique take on the classic Pride and Prejudice, the altered relationships and characters who follow the main stories in p&p make for a suspenseful read despite knowing exactly what’s coming. I also enjoyed the family dynamics. It’s heartwarming to see books depict family dynamics as complex yet loving. Gestures can be grating but they always come from love (in healthy families) and this was expertly shows in this book. I loved the budding relationships and Lisa’s boisterous and headstrong personality. James was brooding yet soft in the cutest way ever. Loved this book!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Car accident, and Alcoholism
utopiastateofmind's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
I was SO ready for a cute romcom about cooking, family, and love. And A Taste for Love delivers. I loved the core of family within this story - parents with the best of intentions, even though we hate it. Or siblings who don't understand the pressure. A Taste for Love is mouthwatering! I need to go on a food tour immediately. Yen infuses this Pride and Prejudice inspired story with plenty of charm, mentions of "Doctor Who", and conversations about racist microaggressions.
I was SO ready for a cute romcom about cooking, family, and love. And A Taste for Love delivers. I loved the core of family within this story - parents with the best of intentions, even though we hate it. Or siblings who don't understand the pressure. A Taste for Love is mouthwatering! I need to go on a food tour immediately. Yen infuses this Pride and Prejudice inspired story with plenty of charm, mentions of "Doctor Who", and conversations about racist microaggressions.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Eating disorder
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