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robyn_k's review against another edition
I really wanted to like this book. Small town rivalry and the cooking show setting were a good framework. Unfortunately, all of the characters were exceedingly unlikeable. I couldn’t even root for them, they were immature, unkind and constantly whining. I’m all about a flawed MC(‘s)—let’s face it we all have our challenges and have made stupid and/or avoidant choices and even been jerks in our lives. But yikes, these characters didn’t have one iota of self awareness, humility or even a desire to grow. This is marketed as a light and fun read and it was not at all funny or engaging. I wanted the characters to just shut up, already. DNF halfway through.
acampen's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sterkaim's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
thebibliotourist's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
3.25
jumpyreader's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great rival story with a fun premise. This was a light and fun read.
spatterson12's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read to start the year. It’s like if a cooking competition show, Hoarders, and The Home Edit was spun into a story about two sisters.
jess_mango's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to the author! I won a copy of the book from a giveaway she hosted.
mtzbookworm64's review against another edition
3.0
Food Network - Hoarders - Jerry Springer - all rolled into one !!! A long standing family feud, a fried chicken recipe, 2 restaurants, a big fight on national tv - can it bring the family together?
I really wanted to like this book but I found it slow and the story line of the family confusing and hard to follow at times. I ended up finishing it because I wanted to know who won Food Wars.
I really wanted to like this book but I found it slow and the story line of the family confusing and hard to follow at times. I ended up finishing it because I wanted to know who won Food Wars.