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A review by themaggiemch
Fatima Tate Takes The Cake by Khadijah VanBrakle
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I think my biggest gripe with the book was that the summary basically spoiled it. Like literally stuff that is mentioned in the summary doesn't even happen in the book until like 75% in. That's crazy! I already knew what was gonna happen, which takes away the fun!
Additionally, I know I originally added this book because I was wanting to read books about food. And while Fatima is supposedly obsessed with baking, it really took a back burner here (pun intended) and instead we focused on her relationship with Raheem. Which is fine, but when I'm promised yummy baked goods literally in the title, I'm expecting more mouth-watering descriptions please!!! All of her baking descriptions were so boring, too. Like following a recipe.
I do think that it wasn't a wholly unenjoyable story, I just wish that I hadn't been spoiled by the summary and that the food sounded more appetizing.
Additionally, I know I originally added this book because I was wanting to read books about food. And while Fatima is supposedly obsessed with baking, it really took a back burner here (pun intended) and instead we focused on her relationship with Raheem. Which is fine, but when I'm promised yummy baked goods literally in the title, I'm expecting more mouth-watering descriptions please!!! All of her baking descriptions were so boring, too. Like following a recipe.
I do think that it wasn't a wholly unenjoyable story, I just wish that I hadn't been spoiled by the summary and that the food sounded more appetizing.