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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
This book started out great; great storyline, interesting characters. Somewhere in the middle, I just stopped caring. Had to force myself to finish this book.
Cute, fluffy read. Bit predictable but that didn't bother me. Light and fun, a good vacation read.
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.
Wished there was more of an ending. It just seemed to end.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Light, entertaining, not overly complicated. Exactly what I needed.
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!