Book: Yes, Chef
Author: Grace Reilly
Thank you, NetGalley and Harper Audio, for an advanced audio copy.
After finishing Yes, Chef and looking at reviews, it seems that I am missing something that a lot of others see. I was not as drawn in as I was hoping. Most of this book just read like I was reading fan fiction for The Bear, but it captured the wrong moments of what drew me in to The Bear.
I don’t need to love the characters to love a story, but in this case it hurt. Poppy was entitled, and while I know that’s intentional, a detail in the epilogue undercut the idea that she made it on her own. It felt like it stripped away her whole arc. I did find her a little tough to root for.
Jack was my big problem. He was rude and insufferable. I know they talk about ADHD and that has something to do with his decisions, but I don’t think he put Poppy first as much as he should.
I don’t mind spice, but the spice has to feel earned. This felt like a borderline young adult book at times and then a raunchy adult book at others, and it didn’t land the way I’d hoped.
Overall the story was entertaining, and I know I’m in the minority here. If you like The Bear, then this is a book for you.
Final Score: 3/5
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