kirstenf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Pregnancy
Minor: Colonisation, Sexual content, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Infidelity, Grief, Death, Abortion, and Alcohol
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? No
3.0
It used the phrase “I let go of a breath I didn’t realize I was holding” 1 too many times. Which is to say 3 times in total. It is fast paced though and I loved the characters for the most part. It is an easy read and if you just need to get out of a slump I recommend.
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Gun violence, Death of parent, Violence, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Grief, Sexual content, and Infidelity
Minor: Abortion
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
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
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Racial slurs, Sexual content, and Infidelity
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is overflowing with strength and warm family feelings. I absolutely loved it. The characters are so loveable (excluding Baby Girl's paternal grandma) and it was so wonderful reading Emoni's passion for cooking. I thought the author did a great job crafting love and self-acceptance into this story and loved that Emani was never ashamed of being a teen mom. The recipes were also super delightful to see and added a lot of character.
📚 The gist 📚: Emani is a high school senior and mother to a charming little girl, and lives with her supportive grandmother. The world keeps trying to bring her down, throwing judgy adults, financial instability, and racism in her way again and again as she strives to become a chef.
📒Representation📒: mixed race black and Latinx mc, bipoc characters, Latinc characters, teen motherhood, nontraditional family, low income, wlw sc
💕 For readers looking for 💕: a beautiful exploration of family and motherhood, passionate and loveable characters, a sweet romance, diverse and representative characters, playful recipes, and a food focus
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Alcohol, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Infidelity
Minor: Stalking, Pregnancy, and Homophobia
Slut shaming, shaming a teen mom, threat if taking your child, financial instability
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