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pinkacorn's review against another edition
2.0
I liked how each chapter started with a memory tied to a recipe. I haven't lost 1/2 my weight so I don't understand the fascination with touching base with a food counselor by phone. I didn't get the sense that the attachments to people were real - for example, the younger sister who lives in Paris and doesn't talk to her forever, but then flies in for a FakeGiving? This seemed contrived as did most of the other relationships she'd formed either before or during the book. Also the 47 year old hunk in the story was too sweet - guys just don't act that way in real life, even when you are sick.
suzireads11's review against another edition
3.0
Wished there was more of an ending. It just seemed to end.
doublearegee's review against another edition
3.0
I like Stacey Ballis. Mostly. I feel sometimes like she has trouble writing relationships, but the food parts of her stories are enjoyable, at least.
karcher_makes's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoy this author's writing style, but I have to admit I am a bit disappointed at the ending. I won't post any spoilers, but I will say there are open questions left left on several major plot lines. *sigh* tell me there is a sequel please!
smudpu's review against another edition
4.0
I love the fact that the recipes were included in this book. I wish it didn't end where it did, but hope Stacey writes a sequel.
spindere11a's review against another edition
3.0
The absolute least adjective-y Ballis novel I've read so far...awesome!! I was thrilled to not have to re-read any sentences after trying to stumble through clunky Adjective-ville.
One of the major plot points is heckin' *frustrating* though...
FFS, why didn't Melanie contact her homeowners insurance company about the condo association assessment?? She had just purchased a condo outright, cash - who wouldn't insure that investment? Yet although assessments are a standard part of a condo-owners policy, not a mention of insurance was made. Sigh...
This one's very recipe-heavy. Per the usual, they sound great - one day I'll put down a novel long enough to whip one of these dishes up.
One of the major plot points is heckin' *frustrating* though...
FFS, why didn't Melanie contact her homeowners insurance company about the condo association assessment?? She had just purchased a condo outright, cash - who wouldn't insure that investment? Yet although assessments are a standard part of a condo-owners policy, not a mention of insurance was made. Sigh...
This one's very recipe-heavy. Per the usual, they sound great - one day I'll put down a novel long enough to whip one of these dishes up.
whitmc's review against another edition
4.0
Light, entertaining, not overly complicated. Exactly what I needed.
connieaw's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in 24 hours, because I could not put it down!
I loved the main character in this book, her emotions were real and I could relate to every food she craved in each moment. I love food and cooking so I enjoyed the descriptions of the dishes that she sold in her gourmet cafe and wished it was a real place so I could pop in and see her.
I put this at the top of my Summer Reads for 2011 and it was the perfect book to kick off my summer!
I loved the main character in this book, her emotions were real and I could relate to every food she craved in each moment. I love food and cooking so I enjoyed the descriptions of the dishes that she sold in her gourmet cafe and wished it was a real place so I could pop in and see her.
I put this at the top of my Summer Reads for 2011 and it was the perfect book to kick off my summer!
melissakuzma's review against another edition
2.0
This book had the exact same issues that every Stacey Ballis book has: the most god-awfully unbelievable dialogue. She always writes a fun main character who has a cool job and who you want to be: in this case, she's a former lawyer turned chef who has her own healthy food restaurant. So far, so good. But that's where it ends. Because as soon as she, or any other character opens their mouth, I'm taken completely out of the story and groaning out loud as I read. People just don't talk this way! And it ruins any enjoyment there might be in the story.
afro8921's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. The main characters weight loss journey mirrored my own so closely it was scary. I found myself identifying with the need to balance a love of good food with the need to have and maintain a healthy body.