Reviews

Chef's Choice by TJ Alexander

msterrer's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.5

jrv45's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

avispa_nightriver's review

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective 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? No

5.0

bethany6788's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.0

This was another fun outing by TJ Alexander. Their books are always full of witty banter and dialogue, love, and happy endings. 

I really enjoyed this one following Luna after I read Simone and Ray’s story the other day. JP and Luna were so sweet and I loved the fake dating storyline. It was fun watching them dance around their feelings for each other. When Luna finally realizes she’s into JP - it’s a true revelation! I definitely think JP fell first and harder, but it was such a lovely journey for them together. I loved how they fought and made up, make mistakes, and did things for the other person. I liked how TJ Alexander showed intimacy and I really really loved how Luna said it was awkward - most first times are!! I loved their communication. It was so well done and a standout for me in the book.

Their friend group remains amazing and I LOVED the scene where Ray, JP, and Petey get drunk and pay for gender affirming surgeries. 

That ending was SO fantastic. JP and Luna standing together, figuring it out, and achieving their dreams 🥹. Loved it!!!

casuallyreadingx's review

DNF at 46%…. I tried the audio and the physical and I just couldn’t get into it. I think there was too much random dialogue.

loewinzahn's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.5

bgibley's review

fast-paced

4.75

linneamorgan_14's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

kimapede's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Blood

annabellelee411's review

funny hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0