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authordanielleforrest 's review for:
Scorched by the Hellhound
by Ivy Sparks
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
The author contradicts themselves at times and really should have done some research on the food service industry and food trucks especially. I spent half the book thinking, “No wonder she’s not successful. She’s incompetent.” The FMC doesn’t plan ahead, instead looking for places to park her truck on the day off (and when that doesn’t work, surfing social media for events), doesn’t market her services with businesses (which is one of the major ways you find somewhere to park…), doesn’t do catering, and doesn’t seem to do festivals until well into the book (and even then, not as a vendor). Not to mention she buys her food at the grocery store instead of places like restaurant depot (where it’s cheaper and tax exempt).
Not to mention, I am honestly baffled by the ending of her conflict with her ex. Like she said again and again that he couldn’t handle hot food and yet he loved the hell peppers? He could handle being a judge for a spiciest food competition? Like I was convinced he was possessed or something, but no. Just a throwaway line about having a grandma who was a demon. It made no sense and contradicted earlier assertions about him. And why would he suddenly change his tune because she made a good meal? With his character? That should have made things WORSE. After all, her doing slightly better in school was the start of the downfall of their relationship.
The romance was fine and honestly I can’t remember too much of it because these other details distracted me too much. I’m hoping the next book won’t be quite so frustrating.
Not to mention, I am honestly baffled by the ending of her conflict with her ex. Like she said again and again that he couldn’t handle hot food and yet he loved the hell peppers? He could handle being a judge for a spiciest food competition? Like I was convinced he was possessed or something, but no. Just a throwaway line about having a grandma who was a demon. It made no sense and contradicted earlier assertions about him. And why would he suddenly change his tune because she made a good meal? With his character? That should have made things WORSE. After all, her doing slightly better in school was the start of the downfall of their relationship.
The romance was fine and honestly I can’t remember too much of it because these other details distracted me too much. I’m hoping the next book won’t be quite so frustrating.