This was such a wholesome, fun and adventure filled story to bring back their grandma's legacy, the diner as well as reconnect sisters bond. I read this in one sitting and was a very fun book. I really had a good time overall and recommend anyone to read this book.

This was a fun graphic novel that involves a fun treasure hunt. I also liked how it explored the relationship between the two sisters and how they learn more about each other on the adventure they go.

"The Pancake Trap" is a middle grade graphic novel written by Stephanie Young and illustrated by Allyson Lassiter. Maple Sanford is a ten-year-old who loves working at her family's Pancake Diner (founded by her late grandmother Dot), but unfortunately the property has been purchased by a robotics mogul and it's their last day. Her older sister Margaret is more focused on paying for her upcoming college years and is participating in a local beauty pageant. When they stumble on a mystery involving stolen gold and their grandmother's former boyfriend, they end up going on an adventure! Fun and humorous with colorful illustrations, this is a suggested purchase for middle grade graphic novel collections.

A touching, hopeful, cozy graphic novel!

Young cooks will love this one for its setting and the recipes it shares!
Maple is relatable for all the young aspiring cooks. It is fun to see Margaret and Maple's relationship grow so much during their brief journey. It also touches on family dynamics beautifully with each sister having a different way they connected with and in turn remember their grandma. It is also a hopeful story for young readers to see the evil tech billionaire get their comeuppance.

The Pancake Trap by Stephanie Young was a funny and silly book that I would recommend to a friend, especially if they like books with lots of action and chaos. The story felt kind of like a cat-and-mouse chase because the characters were always trying to outsmart each other, which made it entertaining and fun to read.

The characters were mostly likeable, although Margaret annoyed me for a lot of the book because she was really bossy and sometimes frustrating. However, by the end of the story she redeemed herself a little, which made me like her more than I did at the beginning. I liked that the characters were not perfect because it made them feel more realistic.

Overall, the book was humorous, fast paced, and easy to enjoy. It had a lot of funny moments and silly situations that kept the story entertaining. I would definitely recommend it to other middle school readers who like funny books with lots of action and character drama.

Pancake lover paradise!

Maple loves Dot’s Diner, the main reminder she has of her late grandmother, with her love of pancakes ranking just below. When the last day of the diner comes, she ends up in a madcap dash to find the lost treasure of her grandmother’s mafia beau, hoping to save her haven.

This graphic novel is The Goonies meets breakfast deliciousness; a fun-filled ride that will keep readers flipping pages until they reach the all-too-soon end.

The adventure is hilariously fun, the characters are loveable, and the illustrations/colourization add vibrance to the amazing plot.

The idea of food-based booby traps would make for an amazing creative writing or art lesson for middle grade classrooms.

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the opportunity to read this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

What a fun, cozy tale! I've heard about novels in the cozy genre coming with recipes, so that was very delightful to see here, and perfectly fitting, too. I thought the traps were super creative, especially that they each tied back to a recipe.

I enjoyed the characters, and how the story was ultimately about family. I love stories about siblings (and friends close enough to be siblings); we don't get enough of them, so I appreciated this one.

The art was good, too. And the behind the scenes bit was a lovely bonus! It was so nice to learn about the process and the inspiration, and it was kept in the recipe format, too. Really brilliant.

Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for this arc!

5/5 stars

This wasba super cute graphic novel about sisters, pancakes, and evil corporations! I really liked this graphic novel. I thought the story was well written, and the sisters fighting then making up by the end was realistic! The artwork was fun and engaging. The addition of different recipes at the end of each chapter is such a good idea too! This was a sweet book (pun intended hehe)