Reviews

Chef's Kiss by TJ Alexander

metrovm's review against another edition

I didn't like the personality of one of the main characters. They seemed mean and bossy, and I don't like that.

lindseyottta's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

jensullivan's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

mighty_lizard_queen's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

A transparent, gender-bent Bon Appetite fanfiction. 

If you can overlook that, or are into that, it’s solid. 

rockcommander's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

adorable! grumpy type A chef x sunshine extrovert kitchen manager was a very cute pairing and i found this book very readable and entertaining even though there was very little smut

(until the end)

. always impressed when a romance novel can stand on its own without smut. 
it could be a little cheesy at times, and the transphobia got a little intense. but overall pretty good representation of trans stuff and good examples of how cis people should (& shouldn’t!) manage their emotions. the food all sounded delicious and i loved lisette and simone and ray :) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Transphobia

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Racism

chasingthepage's review against another edition

lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

hattieparris's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.25

abfark's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars

This was a cute rom-com that I devoured in one sitting. The author seamlessly wove in vital character details in a delicate way that helped me feel immediately attached to their story. Simone and Ray have such a sweet relationship and I liked the cooking element.

claire_melanie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5