sapphic_library 's review for:

I'll Have What He's Having by Adib Khorram

5.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

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I'LL HAVE WHAT HE'S HAVING is adib khorram's adult debut and one of my most anticipated reads for 2024 and let me just say, it did not disappoint.  farzan is a substitute teacher drowning his sorrows at a kansas city wine bar when he's mistaken for a food reviewer and given the star treatment by david, the resident sommelier. they share an unforgettable night together but don't expect to cross paths again, until farzan inherits his family's restaurant and comes to david for help. 

i'm a huge fan of khorram's YA books, so i was incredibly excited to read his adult debut and it was absolutely worth the wait!! farzan and david's chemistry is incredible and i loved their relationship, the way they helped and supported each other, and how their relationship developed. i also loved the insight to iranian culture from farzan's POV and the description of food made me so hungry and desperate to find a persian restaurant nearby.

read if you like:
- wine and french fries
- steamy but realistic spice
- muppets references

thanks to netgalley and forever for the advanced copy! I'LL HAVE WHAT HE'S HAVING comes out august 27.