Reviews

Love on the Menu by Mimi Deb

chicksroguesandscandals's review against another edition

Unfortunately DNF

destinyischoice's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

ariaadavi's review against another edition

4.0

This book has me thinking that maybe I need to order "takeaway" more often. Gia's New Year's Resolutions made their way to Ben, an employee at Gia's favorite takeaway restaurant. So Ben does the only thing you can do when a wayward list makes it to you: answers back with another note on Gia's next order. And such started their constant correspondence. Love on the Menu has a unique story that not only tells Gia and Ben's story via delivery notes, but a dual perspective that helps them grow into the characters that we know and love. Also, love the queer rep <3

mdlofgren's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

miasreads_00's review

funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

winnn's review

challenging inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

b4d3m's review

emotional hopeful relaxing medium-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? Yes

4.5

abbier0ad's review

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75

Was a cute book, I loved Gia. She was so cute and I’m so happy she had a lovely ending. 

Ben, I also love you. 

The addition to the notes with the takeaway receipts really made this for me lol. 

Just kinda wish we had a bit more after that last chapter.

beyondevak's review against another edition

3.0

Quick Summary: A pinch of salty and a touch of sweetness women's fic

My Review: Love on the Menu by Mimi Deb is a dual perspective wo-fi ro with a lot of moving parts. Ultimately, it's a story about the ups and downs of life and the choices made in the process of living.

I found the book to be relationship heavy in an interesting way. It showed the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful that comes with interactions. It spoke of personal dreams and goals, as well as the challenges that are associated with those objectives.

With humor, frankness, and intimate expressions, this story revealed two plus characters who desired more. At times, the inclusion of secondary character lines read like overflow, although I'm sure it was meant to be texture for the story.

My Final Say: Readers who want a contemporary romance with a twist will find this book to fit the bill. It gets a slow ro grade, while at the same time, it gets a charm bomb mention from this reader.

Rating: 3/5
Recommend: +/-
Audience: A

Thanks to the author and to the publisher for making this work available via NetGalley. The words I have voluntarily shared are my own.

nina_fuente's review

lighthearted fast-paced

1.0