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Chef's Kiss (Paperback, 2022, Atria/Emily Bestler Books) 4 stars

A high-strung pastry chef’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the …

Adorable, not a serious read

4 stars

This is pure romantic escapism, and I loved it! Best of all, it manages to portray an LGBT+ protagonist without leaning on any of the problematic tropes.

I honestly don't want to say more than that, because I was cutely surprised by several plot elements.

Pinball (Hardcover, 2022, First Second) 4 stars

Fascinating, but a bit long-winded at times

4 stars

I found the narrative interesting and engaging for the most part. Its one flaw is that it becomes rather wordy and unnecessarily overbearing in places, especially as it nears its conclusion, reading more like an advertisement for pinball at times.

Still, even as someone who is not that connected with the sport, I felt that I went away with some new thoughts about pinball. Definitely a fun read.