A review by sheinmiller
Love Requires Chocolate by Ravynn K. Stringfield

funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

 If you want a look into what living in Paris would be if you were a young adult this book will make you want to book a flight. The book follows Whitney who is a senior in high school studying abroad for a semester in Paris. She is working on her senior thesis about the life and work of Josephine Baker. As someone who enjoys the history of Josephine Baker, I loved the history that was added to the story about her. We follow Whitney as she navigates Paris for the first time in not great French. Threw events she met a very grumpy Thierry who is assigned as her tutor. You are able to follow Whittney through the semester of trying to make friends and have her end of year project preformed. The story of Whitney and Thierry is so adorable, and I really enjoyed getting the know the characters. The details that were adding in the book about the city and the descriptions of food especially the chocolate was absolutely amazing. Very much enjoyed this debut book by the author.

I also want to thank Netgalley and Random House Children's for the ARC.