A review by bookmarksnbreadsticks
Chef's Kiss by Jarrett Melendez

lighthearted fast-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? Yes

3.5

Ben Cook is a young recent-graduate who is having hard luck finding a job. Despite numerous interviews, he can't seem to land a job in the literary world, because of the catch-22 of "You need experience to have this job, but how can you get experience if no one hires you?"  This is a charming book with self-discovery as the main plot and a sweet chaste queer romance as the second plot. I personally hope for future volumes. The book leaves the reader wanting for some more character development from secondary characters such as Ben's parents or the other staff members of the restaurant, but it was still a delight and easy read.