Very cute! I really enjoyed the way this depicted the current "entry level jobs requiring experience" problem in today's job market in a lightheated and amusing way. The pig taste tester was a peculiar detail that made the story more whimsical and I was like "of course" when Ben found the photo album lmao. It's giving that one dude from Orange is the New Black and I am very here for it.

Chef’s Kiss is the perfect fall romance read on a stormy fall day! This was just so cute and it really captures the feeling of existential dread of that “now that I’m done with college/university, what do I do??” that I think most of us have felt at one point or another. This graphic novel combines that with finding a new path in an unexpected place with a healthy sprinkling of romance thrown in for good measure. It was just the cutest and I loved that it really highlighted the different aspects of working in a commercial kitchen. It was really fun to see Ben learning new things and adding his own touch to the recipes. Anyway, this is getting five stars! And if you haven’t read it yet, you really should!

Oh my gosh! This book!

I loved everything about this book - the plot, the characters, the artwork!

I especially loved the character development for Ben as well as his relationship with Liam.

Basically this book is teeth-rotting sweet!

WOW

I was absolutely blown away by this graphic novel!

Chef's Kiss is the story of Ben, who, having recently graduated with an English degree, is entering the job market with some uncertainties. Interview after interview, he comes to terms with the struggle of finding a job right after graduation. He ends up landing a position in a local restaurant, where his cooking skills have to be tested before he can officially assume the role of cook.

I really enjoyed the exploration of friendships, parental relationships, queer love, pressure to find a job, and deviating from one's path. This graphic novel has lovable characters, including a food critic pig, great banter, and serious conversations about adulthood and interpersonal relationships. It's definitely one of my favorite reads of the year so far!

Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with an ARC of this book! All opinions are my own.