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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
Every year, around this exact same time, I fall into what I've started calling the Romance Slump, in which for some reason, despite the book being perfectly fine and despite me being interested in it, it takes me eleven thousand years to read a book (which for some reason is always a romance) and by the time I'm finished it the only thought left in my brain is "what is wrong with me that that took eleven thousand years to finish?" Having said all that, yes! There were things I really enjoyed about this book, even if it didn't completely bowl me over with greatness. I thought it had some important things to say, and appreciated that the dreaded Third Act Conflict (the downfall of so much of my enjoyment of certain books!) made a lot of sense and felt realistic in the moment.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Cute, fluffy read. Romcom-meets-reality tv. Never a bust.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
It was pretty good, part of me wanted a little more of the competition and more relationship building between our two characters. By the time they were declaring love I didn’t really have a grasp on what they loved about each other
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Adorable and quirky. Listened as an audiobook so genuinely couldn’t tell if it was well written bc my brain was filling in gaps. I enjoyed the story of finding love on a cooking show. Highlyyyyy recommended by Bethany.
Oh, dang, this book has fallen out of my brain since July. I remember that I was really charmed by it upon finishing, but it hasn't really stuck with me. I'm sure if I picked it up again, the reasons why I liked it so much would come back to me, but it does justify for me not giving this five stars on the first go-round, because a five-star read really should be "sticky".
Our two main characters in this here romance are Delia, newly divorced, and London, who are both contestants on a cooking show. I don't remember anymore what there "things" are, besides that Delia biffs it spectacularly on her first day of shooting, dropping her impeccably prepared tacos all over the floor. So that was pretty memorable. Also, I do remember it being super cute that London was always distracted by Delia because their work station was right behind hers, and they keeps staring at her because of her hair and her clothes and whatever else they are looking at that day.
Oh, and there was also a subplot in here about a dickweasel on the show who was being a bigoted jerk about London being nonbinary, and they have to deal with the producers of the show playing up that conflict for publicity. Hmm, and I seem to recall that London was very sweet and somewhat quiet, but Delia was a bit of a mess.
Anyway, I remember that I had a good time with it, so in that respect I recommend it highly!
Chipping Away at Mt. TBR, July 2022—Book 30/31
Our two main characters in this here romance are Delia, newly divorced, and London, who are both contestants on a cooking show. I don't remember anymore what there "things" are, besides that Delia biffs it spectacularly on her first day of shooting, dropping her impeccably prepared tacos all over the floor. So that was pretty memorable. Also, I do remember it being super cute that London was always distracted by Delia because their work station was right behind hers, and they keeps staring at her because of her hair and her clothes and whatever else they are looking at that day.
Oh, and there was also a subplot in here about a dickweasel on the show who was being a bigoted jerk about London being nonbinary, and they have to deal with the producers of the show playing up that conflict for publicity. Hmm, and I seem to recall that London was very sweet and somewhat quiet, but Delia was a bit of a mess.
Anyway, I remember that I had a good time with it, so in that respect I recommend it highly!
Chipping Away at Mt. TBR, July 2022—Book 30/31