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randikaye's review
4.0
What happens when the person you are talking to on the anonymous dating app turns out to be your biggest frenemy and competition in a local food truck competition? That is just what happens in this delightful romance Tacos for Two. Does it seem perhaps a bit cheesy and predictable? Sure. Does it sound like the perfect plot for a Hallmark movie? Absolutely. Still, I love cheesy, I love Hallmark movies and I love tacos... so needless to say, I found this book to be super entertaining and fun! It was a uniquely done take on enemies to love, and of course the whole food truck concept made it even more fun... although I must say I certainly did find myself craving some tacos as I read. The characters were imperfect and as such a bit frustrating in their reactions at time, but I enjoyed their banter throughout the story and enjoyed seeing their romance grown. Overall, I found this to be a super cute romance and one that fans of clean romantic comedies are sure to enjoy!
**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
kgshore22's review
3.0
Cute romance. I was sometimes bored with it, however, since it’s quite long and I got super frustrated with the characters at times (especially Rory). The You’ve Got Mail references totally make up for it though ;). 3.5 stars.
vj_thompson's review
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Honestly, I had such high hopes. This plot sounded cute and was setup to be a perfect enemies to lovers story. The romance, unfortunately, took the back burner. Rory’s character was beyond frustrating. I wish the book was written differently.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Cancer, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
raebrock's review
This book has me LIVID. This is why own voices books are so important. When a white author writes a book about a rich little white boy, who is so self-centered he doesn’t even recognize his own privilege, and makes him out to be not only sympathetic but a victim??? He literally steals the recipe of an authentic Mexican food truck, then opens his own Mexican food truck in competition with them and does not see a single problem with it and doesn’t understand why she’s upset. Then the author makes it out like he is the victim because he had problems too and maybe they should have welcomed him to steal their business and their culture with open arms because he had a Mexican nanny who also cooked tacos. NOPE. F*ck this book and f*ck this author. She needs a reality check and a whole team of sensitivity readers.
christygsp's review against another edition
4.75
A mix between You’ve Got Mail and Pride and Prejudice, with some food trucks thrown into the mix.Â
Loved it, only I hate miscommunication so that was my only downside.Â
References that were funny and poignant, relationships that were layered and complex, resolutions that felt more realistic than Insta-love and a backbone of cooking and family.Â
So much fun to read.Â
Loved it, only I hate miscommunication so that was my only downside.Â
References that were funny and poignant, relationships that were layered and complex, resolutions that felt more realistic than Insta-love and a backbone of cooking and family.Â
So much fun to read.Â
elyseo's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The chapters had problems that could so easily be solved, and not in the fun romance novel way. Also this book was cringe at times and so clearly written by a white woman. I usually love corny romance novels but this was not very good. I still finished it and it wasn’t horribly written, but it was a mediocre overly self aware You’ve Got Mail knock off
shereadsbetweensips's review
4.0
Rory’s family is small on members but big on traditions. When Rory’s aunt Sophia gets diagnosed with Cancer, Rory takes over the family’s business, abandoning her hopes and dreams to take care of the family. A Mexican truck that features Aunt Sophia’s best Mexican recipes. There’s only one problem… Rory doesn’t know how to cook. After aunt Sophia’s passing, Rory ends up with the responsibility of taking care of her cousin Hannah and making sure that the family business doesn’t fall on bankruptcy.
Our main character is a lonely one. Sure, she has family that cares about her and love her deeply, but she can’t lie to herself. She wants more. She wants to meet someone she can have a deep connection. Someone she can lean on when things get hard. She decides to sign up to a dating app. The rules of this app are simple. It matches you with people within a 60 mile radius. You cannot share any details that can identify you until you feel ready or the app prompts you to swap phone number. She matches with StrongerMan99 (corny, I know). She definitely wasn’t expecting to enjoy the conversations with him so much. They begin to develop a friendship with some flirting here and there. They confide on each other. Ask for advice and share some wisdom. It’s really something special.
One beautiful day, one the most prominent bachelor’s Modest, Texas can provide comes to the food truck to ask for cooking lessons. He is willing to pay for those lessons. That makes Rory stop and consider. The food truck definitely needs all the financial help. She agrees to TEACH him some tricks. And so the tricks and lies begin… Jude, the prominent bachelor, decides to quit his dad’s Law Firm, open a food truck and sign up for the town’s food fest that will put him in competition against Salsa Street, Rory’s truck. She feels betrayed and soon forgets that she also lied when she agreed to the lessons. One thing is for sure, they have no clue that they are who they pour their heart out later on the app chat.
Can they clear the air? Can they forgive each other? Can they overcome the obstacles that keep piling up and that seems to pull them together and also separate them at the same time?
This was a very cute read. I could’ve done it without Rory’s constant doubt against Jude, her mood swings and obviously her hate for cilantro.
Thank you NetGalley and Revell books for my gifted copy!
Our main character is a lonely one. Sure, she has family that cares about her and love her deeply, but she can’t lie to herself. She wants more. She wants to meet someone she can have a deep connection. Someone she can lean on when things get hard. She decides to sign up to a dating app. The rules of this app are simple. It matches you with people within a 60 mile radius. You cannot share any details that can identify you until you feel ready or the app prompts you to swap phone number. She matches with StrongerMan99 (corny, I know). She definitely wasn’t expecting to enjoy the conversations with him so much. They begin to develop a friendship with some flirting here and there. They confide on each other. Ask for advice and share some wisdom. It’s really something special.
One beautiful day, one the most prominent bachelor’s Modest, Texas can provide comes to the food truck to ask for cooking lessons. He is willing to pay for those lessons. That makes Rory stop and consider. The food truck definitely needs all the financial help. She agrees to TEACH him some tricks. And so the tricks and lies begin… Jude, the prominent bachelor, decides to quit his dad’s Law Firm, open a food truck and sign up for the town’s food fest that will put him in competition against Salsa Street, Rory’s truck. She feels betrayed and soon forgets that she also lied when she agreed to the lessons. One thing is for sure, they have no clue that they are who they pour their heart out later on the app chat.
Can they clear the air? Can they forgive each other? Can they overcome the obstacles that keep piling up and that seems to pull them together and also separate them at the same time?
This was a very cute read. I could’ve done it without Rory’s constant doubt against Jude, her mood swings and obviously her hate for cilantro.
Thank you NetGalley and Revell books for my gifted copy!
ksuther21's review
2.0
I'm being generous with 2 stars. Maria Liatis, the person reading the audiobook version, made the characters (especially Jude) annoying to the point that I wanted them to get together just so the book would end. Rory selfishly assumed everything and everyone was plotting against her because she had been screwed over a few times. She literally complains nearly every other chapter of something she is assuming, and then ends up being flat out wrong and embarassing. If I were Jude, I wouldn't give her the time of day. Then again, if I was Jude, I wouldn't have started a competing taco truck after paying for lessons from another one, kept the guy that tried to sabotage my food truck on my team, or kept talking to Rory even though she was extremely rude. All of this made him rather undesirable. But I guess that makes them a perfect match. And they met, got engaged, married, and pregnant in less than a year. Not necessarily believable and kind of cheapens the story, in my opinion.
gretchenlouise's review
4.0
Food trucks and online dating. Two family businesses and a high stakes town contest. Pinatas, nachos, and daisies all serve as ingredients for Betsy St. Amant's latest rom-com.
"You've Got Mail" allusions are sprinkled liberally throughout "Tacos for Two," like fresh cilantro on the perfect taco. (There's even a "Ratatouille" reference for good measure.)
But it's not a rewrite of "You've Got Mail." Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, Jude's sous-chef throws in a twist. (Also, it's about food trucks, not bookstores.)
"Tacos for Two" is the perfect fun fall read.Â
Warning: this book will make you crave tacos and want to re-watch "You've Got Mail." When gifting this book to a friend, pair it with a gift card to your favorite food truck or Mexican takeout.
Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read my first Betsy St. Amant book. I'll definitely be looking forward to reading more.
"You've Got Mail" allusions are sprinkled liberally throughout "Tacos for Two," like fresh cilantro on the perfect taco. (There's even a "Ratatouille" reference for good measure.)
But it's not a rewrite of "You've Got Mail." Just when you think you know what's going to happen next, Jude's sous-chef throws in a twist. (Also, it's about food trucks, not bookstores.)
"Tacos for Two" is the perfect fun fall read.Â
Warning: this book will make you crave tacos and want to re-watch "You've Got Mail." When gifting this book to a friend, pair it with a gift card to your favorite food truck or Mexican takeout.
Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read my first Betsy St. Amant book. I'll definitely be looking forward to reading more.