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A review by dustilane
Meal by Soleil Ho, Blue Delliquanti
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Yarrow loves to cook, especially with insects. She is passionate about entomophagy and wants to work in a restaurant that serves insect-based cuisine. When Yarrow goes to apply to work at a restaurant run by her hero, Chandra, things go a little differently than expected and she is forced to explore what it means to be passionate about entomophagy.
I think the ideas that are covered in this book are ones that aren't talked about often but are very important. I personally would not want to try insect-based cuisine, but I have respect for it because of the cultural basis it has. It was interesting to read about characters who are passionate about this subject which is often perceived as taboo. I also love that different cultures were mentioned, it really shows how widespread the use of insects in food is.
The art was really cute and I loved the style. It was a very easy-to-read graphic novel.
Overall, I really enjoyed this! It was worth me pushing past my insect fears.
I think the ideas that are covered in this book are ones that aren't talked about often but are very important. I personally would not want to try insect-based cuisine, but I have respect for it because of the cultural basis it has. It was interesting to read about characters who are passionate about this subject which is often perceived as taboo. I also love that different cultures were mentioned, it really shows how widespread the use of insects in food is.
The art was really cute and I loved the style. It was a very easy-to-read graphic novel.
Overall, I really enjoyed this! It was worth me pushing past my insect fears.