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A review by melaniereadsbooks
Chef's Kiss by Jarrett Melendez
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Oni Press for an advanced copy of this book. I can't wait to hold the physical copy in my hands!
A recent graduate from college, Ben Cook is looking for any job to do with his English degree. But nowhere is hiring without experience, until he lands a job at a restaurant. The owner is a bit eccentric but one of the chef's there, Liam, is absolutely dreamy and Ben decides to take this as a temporary position while he searches for something in his field.
This book is perfect for fans of Check Please and Love & Other Disasters! It is an adorable graphic novel with beautiful illustrations and hilarious text. The main character is complex and well-developed and he is surrounded by a diverse cast of friends and coworkers--including the "food taster" at the vegetarian restaurant: Watson the Pig.
This book doesn't take itself too seriously and there are times where you have to suspend your disbelief, but it also does a great job of dealing with the harsh reality of trying to find a job in your field post-college and the criticism that can come from well-meaning but not very understanding parents. The romance in this is slow and sweat and the friendships are adorable. I definitely recommend this graphic novel!
A recent graduate from college, Ben Cook is looking for any job to do with his English degree. But nowhere is hiring without experience, until he lands a job at a restaurant. The owner is a bit eccentric but one of the chef's there, Liam, is absolutely dreamy and Ben decides to take this as a temporary position while he searches for something in his field.
This book is perfect for fans of Check Please and Love & Other Disasters! It is an adorable graphic novel with beautiful illustrations and hilarious text. The main character is complex and well-developed and he is surrounded by a diverse cast of friends and coworkers--including the "food taster" at the vegetarian restaurant: Watson the Pig.
This book doesn't take itself too seriously and there are times where you have to suspend your disbelief, but it also does a great job of dealing with the harsh reality of trying to find a job in your field post-college and the criticism that can come from well-meaning but not very understanding parents. The romance in this is slow and sweat and the friendships are adorable. I definitely recommend this graphic novel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, and Vomit