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Chef's Choice by TJ Alexander

4 reviews

thefatpaperback's review

emotional funny hopeful informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

Did I stay up until I AM to finish this book? This book is for pride and prejudice lovers. It's not a retelling that I could discern but it has that Will They/Won't They element that I was in love with. I learned so much while reading, and it's 100% a book I will recommend to friends!!!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia and Emotional abuse

rabelais's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Strong character development? No

1.75

 Of course there's transmisogyny *when the author is intending it to be trans-positive*. That's what you get when an author who isn't a trans woman writes a trans woman character. Luna was more full of a character in the first book, and doesn't have much depth here. Her existence within all relationships is transactional, which is really gross.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Violence, Outing, Homophobia, Hate crime, Emotional abuse, Classism, Medical trauma, Dysphoria, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Deadnaming, and Misogyny

There is so much transmisogyny in this book. We didn't need this.

gummifrog's review

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

God I loved this book! Not only is it deeply refreshing to see trans characters take the spotlight for a romance in a way that feels natural and respectful, but this book is a damn good romance to boot. JT Alexander is extremely talented - the sexual and romantic tension is palpable on every page, the food writing is exquisite, and Luna's interior dialogue is hilarious and relatable. I highly recommend this for a fast read, especially if you need something to lift your spirits!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Transphobia and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual harassment and Emotional abuse

uranaishi's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Body shaming, Violence, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Transphobia

Minor: Abandonment, Blood, Dysphoria, Medical content, Pregnancy, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, and Toxic relationship