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The first part of the book was a solid 4 stars,it was cute and it flowed well but at the end I decided to lower the rating at 3.

I liked that it shed light to reality shows.We all know of course that they're fake and that the contestants are playing a role but I hadn't really considered it that much before reading the book.

Probably my main problem was the pacing.I thought it was too fast.Obviously it wouldn't be practical for it to have a slower pace as the book would be 700+ pages since we're talking about a Master Chef Teen edition but maybe the eliminations could have lasted longer instead of being mentioned in a single line followed by "We hugged them and they left".

I also would prefer that we could get to see more of Peyton and Malik's friendship,maybe Peyton and Dani growing a bond together,heck even she and Hakulani could remain friends after the end of the show.Didn't care about the love story.

Going back to my first point,I found the ending moving fast.

Overall,it was okay.

I was lucky enough to be able to read an ARC of this book, and I am not disappointed! I don't wan't tp give too much away, but it follows a group of teenagers competing for a scholarship at culinary school on 'Top Teen Chef', a reality TV show. The plot was so intriguing, and this story was filled with drama, friendship, and even a little bit of romance. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, and I finished the book in less than a day because it was that good. This book is perfect for younger teens/tweens who are just getting started in the YA genre, but also for anyone who wants a sweet, fast-paced story.

Plot: 5/5
Characters: 4.5/5
Writing: 4.5/5

I wasn’t expecting to love this book as much as I did. It was SO cute & I couldn’t put it down. I found myself rooting for all of the characters and loving the dynamics between them all, trying to figure out what was real and what was reality television acting, right along with our main character. I absolutely loved the ending and the way New York staples were woven in. I definitely recommend if you’re looking for a cute YA, that will keep your attention and get you invested in the story and the characters right from the start.