becca1909's review
2.75
this was okay, however it just ended so abruptly and i didn’t really know what was happening for most of it
indeedithappens's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? No
3.5
shannonleighd's review
3.0
aliterarylion's review
5.0
~NerdBurger Recommendation~
I didn't notice until after I finished this volume that it was only recently published and there aren't more for me to read at this time. I didn't know what to expect from this story other than it was culinary-themed. I did not expect the rich world building, deep character stories, and unique political system. In this medieval-modern hybrid, you need a license to cook professionally and there are prestigious academies you can attend to earn those esteemed titles. Flavor focuses on a young women trying to save her paraplegic parents and their lowly omelette shop. Omelettes are ironically the dish you need to perfect to enter the culinary academy. I liked the parallels between the young woman and a student in the academy. I liked the competitions and how seamlessly food was woven into the society. It's a necessity, but it was also art, competition, and a gritty integration of how these people live. Flavor was a unique comic that pulls you in and I need to dip my spoon into more of this tasty series! It's on the opposite end of the Chew comics definitely!
I didn't notice until after I finished this volume that it was only recently published and there aren't more for me to read at this time. I didn't know what to expect from this story other than it was culinary-themed. I did not expect the rich world building, deep character stories, and unique political system. In this medieval-modern hybrid, you need a license to cook professionally and there are prestigious academies you can attend to earn those esteemed titles. Flavor focuses on a young women trying to save her paraplegic parents and their lowly omelette shop. Omelettes are ironically the dish you need to perfect to enter the culinary academy. I liked the parallels between the young woman and a student in the academy. I liked the competitions and how seamlessly food was woven into the society. It's a necessity, but it was also art, competition, and a gritty integration of how these people live. Flavor was a unique comic that pulls you in and I need to dip my spoon into more of this tasty series! It's on the opposite end of the Chew comics definitely!
chicagocubs2000's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
This was a good GN. It was fast and easy to read and I enjoyed it. I’d read more of them!
charlieeee's review
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kkarinh's review
4.0
Intriguing, and too short. But, I'm familiar with the long plot game in graphic novels/comics
ehawk's review
3.0
I like stories that start in the middle of the action, and it's interesting to go for a very cinematic approach, but it was a bit too disjointed for me and made the characters seem a bit flimsy in the opening. Made up for it as we went along. This volume really seems like a background chapter. Interested to see how it continues.