chelsea_jack's review against another edition
5.0
The All You Can Dream Buffet is a delightfully feel good story featuring four women united by blogging, food and love. Having found each other online, Lavender, Ginny, Ruby and Val support each other through good times and bad. Now they're all convening on Lavender's farm for her eighty-fifth birthday (and so she can choose an heir for the land).
I loved this story of women in very different places in their life, connected by their efforts to strive for more and to move forward from some pretty intense and negative emotions. It all read as pretty honest, and *possible*. I loved the layering in of technology - text messages, emails and blog entries.
I enjoyed this one so much that I was more wrapped up in unraveling each woman's story than in worrying about their romantic prospects (my usual, very shallow go to for happy books)
Definitely recommend this one to anyone who likes books that make them happy.
See my complete review at To Each Their Own Reviews.
Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this story of women in very different places in their life, connected by their efforts to strive for more and to move forward from some pretty intense and negative emotions. It all read as pretty honest, and *possible*. I loved the layering in of technology - text messages, emails and blog entries.
I enjoyed this one so much that I was more wrapped up in unraveling each woman's story than in worrying about their romantic prospects (my usual, very shallow go to for happy books)
Definitely recommend this one to anyone who likes books that make them happy.
See my complete review at To Each Their Own Reviews.
Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
storytimed's review against another edition
3.0
Perfectly serviceable book. Nothing really caught me though: Ginny's story of housewife-coming-into-her-own is probably just not personally relevant to me, but there wasn't nearly enough cooking or idk.... sparkle in general.
hsimonton's review against another edition
4.0
Thoughtful story of a group of women trying to find their way. I would love to have these women in my life.
books_of_ren's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
sbunyan's review against another edition
2.0
Nice premise but 2 dimensional, not believable, and choppy.
rachf_77's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed getting to know the characters in this story. I really felt sad when the story ended. I would like to know what happened next for Ruby and Noah after taking over Lavender's farm. Also what happened with the rest of the characters.
araleith's review against another edition
5.0
This was awesome, for many reasons. Number one, not all teh characters were young ladies. Two, vegan character in a book about food! That was a cool perspective. Number three, it was just cute and sweet and nice and I loved watching everyone find their strength.
kerrynicole72's review against another edition
4.0
Chic lit for sure, but enjoyable and fast paced nonetheless.
jenncase's review against another edition
5.0
Great book about 4foodies that met through blogging. They come together to celebrate each other, find themselves, and find answers. Loved it! Easy read that had me pouring tears and laughing all in the same paragraph.