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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 rounded up. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! I'm from the Bay Area, so it was fun to see the hints of all these familiar neighborhoods/cities. I loved how they slowly got to know each other over food and how they were fully developed people with proper backstories. My only gripes were the unnecessary third act breakup and the early attraction (if it's a slow burn let it be a slow burn!), but overall I had a great time with this. Fun, cute summer read to pair with the heat wave we're having right now.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ช๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ก ๐ฏ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐น๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป (@๐ด๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ฉ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ญ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ข๐ถ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ณ) was a cozy, feel-good romance with a dash of heavier topics, making it a satisfying read. I loved how Ellie was portrayedโrelatable, strong, and constantly caring for others, to the point where she forgets herself. Her character growth was beautiful, and I really connected with her struggles. Kieran, on the other hand, took a while to grow on me. At first, his impulsiveness was frustrating, but by the end, I was rooting for him. The tension between Ellie and Kieran was good, but the spice scenes felt a bit offโvague descriptions left me wanting more clarity. Overall, itโs a charming read, but some elements felt overdone. Still, I enjoyed the ride and all the good food mentions!
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Man alive was this a cutie one. The characters are so loveable even at their worst. I loved the cook book premise genuinely. I want these cookbooks.