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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasn’t expecting to be swept off my feet so thoroughly, but this story was so fresh and so full of heart that I was utterly enamored with it. The jokes are genuinely funny, and the characters genuinely lovable. The town of Spunes, Oregon (“not to be confused with Forks, Washington”) was like if Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls was set in the Pacific Northwest, and its inhabitants are just as quirky and hilarious.
Fisher is everything you want from a MMC: a bit rough around the edges, earnest in his endeavors to better himself and show up for the teenage niece he is suddenly guardian of, completely enthralled by the dreamy FMC, AND has a cute little earring. He’s a somewhat-disgraced prodigy chef with a lot to prove to his former peers.
Sage is the down-to-earth, nonjudgmental teacher we all wish we had who lives alone in her childhood home, now owned by her after her parents both passed before she became an adult. I loved reading about her garden and all the animals she collects. The two become neighbors for the summer and immediately begin to lean on each other, helping one another grow.
Their chemistry is simmering and decadent—I really loved how DeWitt wove in the values of the two characters into their relationship dynamic: Fisher, as a chef, was thorough, discerning, and attentive to detail. Sage, as a flower farmer, appreciates the beauty that’s found in everyday life and is content to water her own slice of life in her hometown. Both characters have an affinity and respect for the momentary—Fisher’s unique and artful dishes are small and meant to be enjoyed with each bite; Sage’s flowers are lovely only for a limited amount of time. Much like their summer together, Fisher and Sage know how to savor the pleasures in life that are fleeting, appreciating what is bittersweet.
This book was a gourmet meal, sensual and moving and absolutely exquisite. I can’t wait for May to come to read about Ellis and Wren!
Fisher is everything you want from a MMC: a bit rough around the edges, earnest in his endeavors to better himself and show up for the teenage niece he is suddenly guardian of, completely enthralled by the dreamy FMC, AND has a cute little earring. He’s a somewhat-disgraced prodigy chef with a lot to prove to his former peers.
Sage is the down-to-earth, nonjudgmental teacher we all wish we had who lives alone in her childhood home, now owned by her after her parents both passed before she became an adult. I loved reading about her garden and all the animals she collects. The two become neighbors for the summer and immediately begin to lean on each other, helping one another grow.
Their chemistry is simmering and decadent—I really loved how DeWitt wove in the values of the two characters into their relationship dynamic: Fisher, as a chef, was thorough, discerning, and attentive to detail. Sage, as a flower farmer, appreciates the beauty that’s found in everyday life and is content to water her own slice of life in her hometown. Both characters have an affinity and respect for the momentary—Fisher’s unique and artful dishes are small and meant to be enjoyed with each bite; Sage’s flowers are lovely only for a limited amount of time. Much like their summer together, Fisher and Sage know how to savor the pleasures in life that are fleeting, appreciating what is bittersweet.
This book was a gourmet meal, sensual and moving and absolutely exquisite. I can’t wait for May to come to read about Ellis and Wren!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury