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tessaract's review
emotional
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
3.5
aj237's review
5.0
Partway through this book, I had a scene from the movie On Golden Pond flash through my head. It’s toward the end of the movie where Chelsea tells her father she doesn’t know why they’ve always been mad at each other (they have a strained relationship). Her dad, Norman, replies “I didn’t know we were mad at each other, I thought we just didn’t like each other very much.” I’ve always enjoyed that movie and that scene in particular as it is very poignant about communication being key to healthy relationships. That brings me back to this story of Misha, whom we met in one of the previous stories, and her rival, Zoe. Both attended the same culinary school and were best friends until they had a falling out prior to graduation. For the last 6 years they’ve been engaged in an ongoing battle to somehow prove who is the better chef (spoiler: they’re both awesome). Both have done well for themselves, despite what they view as slights/hindrances from the other. Zoe seems mostly amused by Misha and her fiery temper, and you soon come to realize there is an underlying attraction between them. Sparks and aprons fly in this battle of the wills. The ultimate prize…love.
This book was a joy to read, and as always, the author had me laughing out loud at some of the main characters’ antics. The introduction of Flora, who is a primary supporting character, was just lovely. Her interactions, especially with Zoe, had me rolling. If you want a fun story with a bit of angst and plenty of heat (not just talking about Misha’s temper — ha!), then do yourself a favor and check out Every Rose.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was a joy to read, and as always, the author had me laughing out loud at some of the main characters’ antics. The introduction of Flora, who is a primary supporting character, was just lovely. Her interactions, especially with Zoe, had me rolling. If you want a fun story with a bit of angst and plenty of heat (not just talking about Misha’s temper — ha!), then do yourself a favor and check out Every Rose.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
elizatanner's review
5.0
The characters were complex and the plot escalated in this love/hate relationship. Anger sex, who knew. These two leave nothing on the table or in the kitchen.
kc210791's review
5.0
I loved this story! The Taste of Port Andrea romances are great standalone stories!
The amount of character depth and portal of personality is amazing. Being able to understand the characters' backstories in a short time is always amazing. This is also true for the character growth as individuals and together.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes lesbian romances, chef themed romances, and/or Lily Seabrooke books.
The amount of character depth and portal of personality is amazing. Being able to understand the characters' backstories in a short time is always amazing. This is also true for the character growth as individuals and together.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes lesbian romances, chef themed romances, and/or Lily Seabrooke books.
rakhya's review
4.0
"Just because I love her doesn't mean I'm going to let her win."
And that, fellow readers, is pretty much the perfect summary for Every Rose.
The plot revolves around Rose Bloom's prickly sous chef Misha, whom readers met in [b:Last Chance|58997375|Last Chance|Lily Seabrooke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1631649898l/58997375._SX50_.jpg|93011040], and her long time nemesis Zoe.
There's a lot between these two, and Seabrooke makes it clear from the very beginning that sparks are going to fly.
By the time I reached the end of the first chapter, and a first metaphorical salvo was fired, I knew I was hooked.
Every Rose delivered exactly what I was hoping for: an old rivalry, a captivating back and forth between the two leads. and a few secrets keeping the plot fresh.
It's a wonderful new novel in the Taste of Port Andrea series, recommended to anyone who enjoys the enemies to lovers romance trope or just a good dose of cutthroat rivalry.
I received an ARC of Every Rose from the author, and ended up pre-ordering a copy because that's how much I enjoyed it.
And that, fellow readers, is pretty much the perfect summary for Every Rose.
The plot revolves around Rose Bloom's prickly sous chef Misha, whom readers met in [b:Last Chance|58997375|Last Chance|Lily Seabrooke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1631649898l/58997375._SX50_.jpg|93011040], and her long time nemesis Zoe.
There's a lot between these two, and Seabrooke makes it clear from the very beginning that sparks are going to fly.
By the time I reached the end of the first chapter, and a first metaphorical salvo was fired, I knew I was hooked.
Every Rose delivered exactly what I was hoping for: an old rivalry, a captivating back and forth between the two leads. and a few secrets keeping the plot fresh.
It's a wonderful new novel in the Taste of Port Andrea series, recommended to anyone who enjoys the enemies to lovers romance trope or just a good dose of cutthroat rivalry.
I received an ARC of Every Rose from the author, and ended up pre-ordering a copy because that's how much I enjoyed it.
becisatree's review
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
penandpages's review
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse
obsidian_orbital_rebellion's review
5.0
Is it weird that I kind of love how straight-up toxic Misha was?
Also still wishing for print versions of every book in the series after [b:Fake It|58521418|Fake It|Lily Seabrooke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1625837287l/58521418._SY75_.jpg|91927267]
Also still wishing for print versions of every book in the series after [b:Fake It|58521418|Fake It|Lily Seabrooke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1625837287l/58521418._SY75_.jpg|91927267]
cakt1991's review
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Every Rose is the fifth installment in Lily Seabrooke’s Taste of Port Andrea series. It can be read as a stand-alone, as the story stands independent of the others. However, it has a similar flavor of sweet, but sensual sapphic romance centered around the restaurant industry of the fictional Port Andrea.
I really like the dynamic Lily Seabrooke established here between rivals Misha and Zoe. Both are ambitious and willing to do whatever it takes to stake their claim in the Port Andrea culinary scene. Misha has the opportunity of a lifetime taking over the upscale restaurant Rose Bloom, but she has longtime animosity with Zoe, and Zoe also happens to have teamed up with an infamous cutthroat restaurateur, Persephone Jacobs, to work at her competing restaurant. With that setup, sparks inevitably fly.
Somewhat early on in their interactions in the book, Misha and Zoe have “hate sex.” The concept has often befuddled me, as even if I was stuck in the same room with my worst enemy, I wouldn’t touch them, much less sleep with them. But while the moment itself was a little off-putting, Seabrooke executes the overall intent of the scene and what follows better than others I’ve read previously. While the two remain in denial about their feelings for a bit, the juxtaposition between love and hate is well-established, and it never felt like they truly hated each other, but the animosity also never felt petty or immature.
This is another delightful read from Lily Seabrooke, and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys sapphic contemporary romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really like the dynamic Lily Seabrooke established here between rivals Misha and Zoe. Both are ambitious and willing to do whatever it takes to stake their claim in the Port Andrea culinary scene. Misha has the opportunity of a lifetime taking over the upscale restaurant Rose Bloom, but she has longtime animosity with Zoe, and Zoe also happens to have teamed up with an infamous cutthroat restaurateur, Persephone Jacobs, to work at her competing restaurant. With that setup, sparks inevitably fly.
Somewhat early on in their interactions in the book, Misha and Zoe have “hate sex.” The concept has often befuddled me, as even if I was stuck in the same room with my worst enemy, I wouldn’t touch them, much less sleep with them. But while the moment itself was a little off-putting, Seabrooke executes the overall intent of the scene and what follows better than others I’ve read previously. While the two remain in denial about their feelings for a bit, the juxtaposition between love and hate is well-established, and it never felt like they truly hated each other, but the animosity also never felt petty or immature.
This is another delightful read from Lily Seabrooke, and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys sapphic contemporary romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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