Member Reviews
This one was very light and fluffy which is perfect for the cover. It was just too much for me. I have a hard time when I can’t connect with the character in some way or if I just don’t really like them. And that was the case here. It wasn’t bad, just not my favorite.
"Love from Scratch" by Kaitlyn Hill sets the stage for a tantalizing romantic escapade amidst the culinary world's competitive backdrop. The rivalry-turned-romance between Reese and Benny, two interns vying for a coveted position, promises a recipe for love with its blend of charming banter and viral video fame. However, despite its engaging premise, the novel falls short of expectations, delivering a lackluster narrative that fails to capitalize on its potential for excitement and originality. While the chemistry between the protagonists adds some flavor to the story, the overall execution feels predictable and fails to offer anything truly memorable or noteworthy. As a result, "Love from Scratch" ultimately leaves readers with a lukewarm experience, lacking the depth and emotional resonance needed to make it truly satisfying.
The cover and foodie romance were enough to make me so excited to get my hands on this, but when I learned it’s based on real person fanfiction, I’m going to have to pass for my personal reasons.
fell in love with these characters omg. such a sweet and lovable little rom com. loved the deeper topics that surround women's workplaces and the issues that can arise. def a new comfort read.
LOVE FROM SCRATCH is the perfect read when you want something lighthearted and sweet to escape from reality with! I loved the dynamics between the two main characters and am looking forward to Hill's next book!
Really great book I have had so much reading this and getting to know these lovable characters will definitely continue to read books by this author
Cute light YA romance! Set on the backdrop of a cooking show- enemies to lovers themes abound as Reese and Benny battle it out.
I loved this book, it was a very low stakes, funny, and cozy YA romance. I think we all need the books that we can finish in a couple of hours, just curled up on the couch, with a smile on your face the entire time. This is exactly that!
I'm not sure why it took me so long to read this cute YA romance! I got a bit burnt out on cooking romances and wasn't in the mood anymore. The best thing about Love From Scratch though is that it's deeper than just a YA romance. There's so much depth to it as young Reese begins to deal with sexism in her workplace. Benny is a cinnamon roll sweetheart who stands up for her, and the message is spot on.
Love from Scratch is a fun-filled foodie romcom about two teens thrown together to produce a show.
I really enjoyed the story concept for this book. I love watching food shows so this was a great setting for me. The minor enemies-to-lovers trope is always win in my book as well.
While I absolutely appreciate and love that the book touches on cyberbullying and sexism, I do think it was very heavy-handed, sometimes cheesy, and took me out of the story many times.
This book wasn't really what I expected. I thought it would be a light, cute read that involved a food competition, but the competition didn't really end up being as big of a part of the story. I thought Benny was a cute character, and I did like Reese, though she did annoy me at times (I had to remind myself she was 18, and my 18 year old self would annoy me right now too lol). Overall, it was a sweet read that was a bit heavier than I expected.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for giving me a free eARC of this book to read in exchange for my review!
This checked off everything I look for in a book. Was not disappointed. Really enjoyed this book. I will read more from this author. Must read
Such a cute, quick read. Love the rivals to lovers storylines. Thank you for giving me the chance to read it!
So adorable! I loved watching these characters find their happily ever after!
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
I absolutely love romance books that have a chef, are in a kitchen, pie shop owners, bakers, cooking show competitors. All of them please.
Thanks to NetGalley / Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for a review.
This was a cute, quick read! I felt connected to the characters and could feel their chemistry. I’d definitely buy this one for myself or others!
Many thanks to NetGalley and to Random House Children's for the digital ARC, and my apologies that it's taken me this long to actually read and review this one, which came out in April 2022.
Love From Scratch follows Reese Camden, who lands a summer internship at her favorite food channel, Friends of Flavor. She's determined to leverage this position into a coveted fall internship, but there's just one baseball-cap wearing problem--Benny, the other summer intern, who's got a leg up in the cooking skills and charm departments. As Reese and Benny get roped into filming a series together, sparks fly, and she has to decide how to balance her ambitions and their connection.
This book was just a delight! I loved the banter between Reese and Benny, and the light competition that fueled it.
There's also a depth to Reese's struggles to cope with how she's treated online and in the workplace as a young woman, versus the reception that Benny gets as a young man. I enjoyed this arc and how it tackles important issues of sexism in the workplace and online, while still maintaining a relatively light tone that fits for a YA rom com.
Speaking of it being YA, the characters are on the precipice of starting college, so they're a bit older and more mature, which I appreciated.
In all, Love from Scratch is a fun foodie rom com that doesn't shy away from the realities of being a woman in the public eye. I highly recommed this one to fans of quality banter and foodie romances.
This is coworker rivals to lovers where a snarky southern girl meets smooth city boy. The book is also filled with puns lol definitely a cute YA romance. The book also has topics on what women deal with on social media and in the workplace. Feminism was heavily spoken on and all the food talk was great 😋
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for giving me access to the advanced copy of this book to read.