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allison_in_books's review against another edition
3.5
I wanted to like this book so bad. I love cooking competitions and I was very excited to read a book with a non binary main lead.
But the book was... boring? I hate to say it, but I was not very entertained.
I wanted to love the food competition, but there wasn't enough of it to have any tension or anything really cool about it. It was there solely as a setting and a convenient excuse for a third act break. I wanted that part to be cooler.
And personally I'm not a fan of insta-love. I don't need a total slow burn, but something instant is unbelievable to me and doesn't work. I needed to see the romance build more. (Also, toe sucking will never work for me. *shudders*)
I struggled with my rating for this, as I really appreciate the individual struggles and the queer representation. But the rest just didn't work that well for me, unfortunately.
But the book was... boring? I hate to say it, but I was not very entertained.
I wanted to love the food competition, but there wasn't enough of it to have any tension or anything really cool about it. It was there solely as a setting and a convenient excuse for a third act break. I wanted that part to be cooler.
And personally I'm not a fan of insta-love. I don't need a total slow burn, but something instant is unbelievable to me and doesn't work. I needed to see the romance build more. (Also, toe sucking will never work for me. *shudders*)
I struggled with my rating for this, as I really appreciate the individual struggles and the queer representation. But the rest just didn't work that well for me, unfortunately.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This is a truly delightful romance. Dahlia and London are fabulous and I rooted for them for beginning.
Overall, this was pleasant, sweet, and a wonderful escape.
Oh, and did I mention the cover works for me? Sweet! Treat yourself to this book!
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a truly delightful romance. Dahlia and London are fabulous and I rooted for them for beginning.
Overall, this was pleasant, sweet, and a wonderful escape.
Oh, and did I mention the cover works for me? Sweet! Treat yourself to this book!
ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
dk_d1337d's review against another edition
4.0
I have a big doofy grin on my face and it won't go away. The only issue I had with this story was the amorousness when mic'd. London, dearest, you are a audio engineer you should know better than anyone else that your mic could be hot between takes.
s4m4nts's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the intimacy of their relationship. It made the explicit scenes seem more intimate than spicy, which is something that I quite liked.
jonezeemcgee's review against another edition
2.0
2.25
Boring. The Characters were barely explored, the cooking competition aspect was barely explored, the romance was just another bland instalove story with no real depth. However, it was a quick read, even if it was wholly forgetable.
Boring. The Characters were barely explored, the cooking competition aspect was barely explored, the romance was just another bland instalove story with no real depth. However, it was a quick read, even if it was wholly forgetable.
nightworldlove's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
amyhellz's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
taylor_broek's review against another edition
4.0
Rounded up to 4 stars! I really liked the non-binary & bisexual leads & the fact that it was an adult romance set in a cooking show competition! I was pumped for a queer great British baking show book!