A review by wureads
Chef's Choice by TJ Alexander

funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Honestly, I don't have many words for this book. Each of the characters had their own reasons to be hated, but Jean-Pierre was probably the best written. I felt that most of the drama in the story was unnecessary and unrelated to the actual plot, other than the 'fake-dating' trope. Luna's character was mostly flat; she acted indifferent or spiteful toward Jean-Pierre until the last 4-5 chapters. There wasn't really a smooth or heartfelt transition from fake-dating to real-dating, it just sort of happened. The last maybe 10 chapters were entertaining and finally found their way to the main plot point, which made it somewhat easier to get through. 

All-in-all, this book was just not for me. In my opinion, it truly felt like I was reading a poorly written Wattpad fanfiction. I can see how some audiences would enjoy this style of writing, as it does feel very YA oriented- save for the two sex scenes. The spice was probable a 3 out of 5, nothing too crazy or detailed, but it didn't completely skip some details either. 

I do have to mention that this is the first adult romance novel I've read, as I'm mainly a suspense and mystery reader. Although I struggled to get through this book, I do think that seeing more LGBTQ+ representation in books is amazing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes this writing style and trope, but again, it just wasn't of my taste. 
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