nglofile's review against another edition
3.0
An imaginative dystopian tale with dashes of action, warmth, and humor. Only disappointment was that even with six collected issues, this volume is almost entirely table-setting, and readers are more likely to want to continue if they've been drawn in with more plot movement before the cliffhanger. As it is, it asks a little too much unearned faith that the story will pay off if one keeps with it, though it does seem poised for eventual reward. Would recommend, but more easily if next volume is readily at hand for interested reader.
jaw417's review against another edition
3.0
Flavor introduces us to an interesting world in which cooking is a legally regulated industry that brings status and opportunity to those formally licensed as chefs. A teenaged (?) girl with her anthropomorphic (read: "'awesome") dog Buster are doing what they can to make ends meet and support her disabled parents. Meanwhile some sort of sinister magic is brewing beneath the surface of her City, a jam-packed metropolis cut off from the outside world by towering walls.
I have more questions than I do answers, especially about this world and it's social and political dynamics. But by the time Volume 1 ended (on a cliffhanger, naturally), I was hooked enough to be disappointed that my library doesn't seem to have volume 2. On the plus side, it seems to be available on Kindle Unlimited...
I have more questions than I do answers, especially about this world and it's social and political dynamics. But by the time Volume 1 ended (on a cliffhanger, naturally), I was hooked enough to be disappointed that my library doesn't seem to have volume 2. On the plus side, it seems to be available on Kindle Unlimited...
lydiaaizlewood's review
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
renel's review against another edition
3.0
I’m a huge fan of the BA test kitchen so I thought this would be perfect and it was a nice story BUT it ended on a cliffhanger and I don’t really understand why because before I bought this book I saw there are only six issues available and they are in this volume so where is the rest if you want to end this in the middle of a plot?
zepysgirl's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted this to be good, but it was just a whole lotta nothing. Ends abruptly and there’s no “volume 1” anywhere, so I guess this is it...? Even if there is more, I don’t think I’ll be checking it out.
shelfquest's review against another edition
5.0
A young crêpe chef (!!!) enters a major competition despite not coming from a privileged background. I hadn't read a culinary-themed comic before but I trust Joe because Glory and Shutter are two of my faavorite reads. This volume focuses on world building and setting things up for what is to come. I really hope we get more from this comic. As a bonus there are entries in the back of each issue from a food scientist to teach you about food, ingredients, and Crêpes Suzette.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
Check out my review over at Word of the Nerd
bbliophile's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't have the highest expectations for this one because of the reviews I've seen, but I actually really ended up liking this one! But then again, I'm a huge sucker for comics and for food so this one was a perfect match for me.
molliebrarian's review against another edition
DNF - the art style was off-putting to me, and the story didn't grab me in the first issue. There are other food-related comics out there that I personally find more interesting.
marawoo's review against another edition
3.0
I was into it, then it just ended, and it doesn’t look like more are coming out. I like the concept, but was left wanting more.