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Didn’t Like It “First off, I must say that I really wanted to put the book down after the first chapter. The main character was very annoying to me, but I kept at it and eventually got into the story enough to finish it. That said, I won't read any more in the series and really can't recommend it.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“ Reviewed by Carrie Spellman for TeensReadToo.com
TeensReadToo.com wrote this review Saturday, July 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Chloe Carter is not exactly having the best week of her life. For starters, she's about to attend graduate school, studying social work. Not because she wants to but because that's the only way she can get her inheritance from her uncle. He didn't specify social work; it just seemed like a good idea at the time. Now that school is about to begin, Chloe's not so sure. Secondly, her downstairs neighbor/sometimes boyfriend is outside kissing some tiny blonde chick. Sure, he said he wasn't looking for a relationship, but that doesn't give him the right to parade around with the blonde. Well, maybe it does, but that's not the point! And she can't even use her backup date to make him jealous, since he has a girlfriend now! Not to mention the disaster her apartment has become since her last half-accomplished attempt to redecorate.
Chloe is desperate for something good in her life. It's time for drastic measures. It's time to try the Internet dating service her sister keeps pushing. It worked for her, she's married and has kids and is happy, so maybe it'll work for Chloe. That's the decision she comes to at 3am. A decision she regrets the minute she wakes up. What was she thinking? Normal people don't date through the Internet! Her membership must be cancelled and her profile deleted immediately! Though she could check the messages first, since the people did take the time to write them and all. Wonder of all wonders, there is a normal-seeming guy who seems to like food as much as she does. Maybe this wasn't such a bad idea after all. Chloe and "DinnerDude" agree to meet at a new high-end restaurant that he's thinking about investing in. If this works out, just think about all of the great free dinners!
First instincts are usually right -- this was a bad idea. Chloe's week is rapidly spiraling from bad to worse. Her blind date is rude, overbearing, and completely self-absorbed. And the food -- well, it started off great, and now it's starting to mirror her week. After waiting for what seems like forever for her blind date to return from the phone call he answered during dinner, Chloe decides to hunt him down. She finds him in the bathroom. On the floor. Dead. Talk about the worst blind date ever!
From the date, to grieving parents who seem to think that Chloe was about to be their daughter-in-law, to the cute chef at the dinner after the funeral (who happens to be the main suspect), Chloe's life has certainly altered drastically. She's just not sure which direction it's headed in!
Chloe is neurotically, obsessively hilarious! And the situations she gets herself stuck in are absurd, but possible. They really could happen -- you just hope they would never happen to you. The characters are all well-drawn. They're all a little bit odd, which makes them that much more lovable and easy to relate to. The story takes awhile to get moving, but when it finally does, it's a whirlwind. Plus, it has recipes! Good story, fun characters, lots of food, AND recipes? Count me in! My only real question is why no one seems to notice that Chloe has missed her calling. She should be a detective, not a social worker.
*Disclaimer for those concerned that this is a book for adults: The main character is in her 20's. Sex is discussed and alluded to, but never described. The murder doesn't come off as gruesome or graphic. There is a limited amount of swearing.”
“June 2009”
Bibliobabe wrote this review Tuesday, June 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Dumb ditziness. Couldn't take it.”
Jan wrote this review Friday, May 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I found this book to be more chick lit with a mystery thrown in that they talk about every once in awhile. Along with more of the mystery I was expecting to get a bigger behind the scenes look at the restaurant industry. Aside from those expectations not exactly being met I did enjoy the story. It was very entertaining and I plan on reading the next in the series.”
odysseedesreves wrote this review Friday, January 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Victoria F said: 4 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Sunday, January 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I enjoyed it. The heroine is fun. I was surprised by the killer though I'm not sure you could figure it out except by guessing. Just a fun book.
”“First off, I must say that I really wanted to put the book down after the first chapter. The main character was very annoying to me, but I kept at it and eventually got into the story enough to finish it. That said, I won't read any more in the series and really can't recommend it.”
Bethany N wrote this review Tuesday, October 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a sort of Sex in the City meets Julia Child story. It is a young urban setting for a food mystery. I enjoyed the byplay between Chloe and the woman she interns with for her social work classes.”
Carrie F wrote this review Tuesday, June 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My favorite of this most recent batch of cozies from the library. If you like the Kyra Davis or Nancy Bush cozies you'll like this series too. I can't wait to read the follow-up!”
fiberfool wrote this review Thursday, May 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Chick Lit + Recipes + Murder = Lots of Fun”
Susan S wrote this review Tuesday, May 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Nice, neatly rounded little book; loved the quirky characters; would read sequels.”
hipchikjah wrote this review Tuesday, March 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
