Liked It“When I read this book, it made me hungry all the time.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It“I read about half of it, but the Christian undertones got a little strong for me. I may go back to finish it at some point.” see full review » see other reviews » |
“When I read this book, it made me hungry all the time.”
Janelle=) wrote this review Tuesday, September 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is the sequel to "let them eat cake". great book!”
Daniella R wrote this review Saturday, August 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I love this! it's the sequel to let them eat cake!”
janel615 wrote this review Tuesday, July 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“If you like anything to do with food and french, then you'll love this book. I found it a very nice and refreshing way to learn about the French people, the way of life there and the amazing French Cuisine! :) I loved this book!”
Poorna Shenoy(Kamath) wrote this review Wednesday, July 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This was good!”
Kitty Lou C wrote this review Monday, April 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Sandra Byrd enchants the Francophile within with her novel, “Bon Appetit”! This is the delightful continuation of Lexi’s story that began in “Let Them Eat Cake”. This time, she is in Paris working for her former boss’ (Luc’s) family bakery and going to a prestigious school to learn baking techniques from French masters. France is fabulous, but Lexi misses home. Her relationship with Dan had barely begun when she left for Europe. And sometimes it’s difficult to fit in with the new crowd. Some, however, have welcomed her with open arms, like Philippe and Celine. Will Philippe steal Lexi’s heart? Will France?
This is a fabulous read! Walking beside Lexi, I relived my childhood challenges of frequent moves and having to make new friends. I also learned a bit about French culture. I could almost taste the pastry as I read. The recipes included in the book helped. I fell in love with several more characters. And, because of the cliffhanger in this book, I absolutely cannot wait until the release of book three in the fall of 2009!
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“I read about half of it, but the Christian undertones got a little strong for me. I may go back to finish it at some point.”
Missy M wrote this review Monday, November 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Bon Appetit by Sandra Byrd is the second book in the French Twist series featuring new baker Lexi Stuart. Warning! Do not read this book on an empty stomach! Lexi has left behind a confusing relationship with Dan and her suffocating parents in Seattle to attend a French baking school and work at a family bakery there. On her own for the first time, Lexi fights loneliness and a feeling of separation from her family and God, but she soon makes friends, finds a church, and stands on her own feet. This is a fun, frothy chick-lit novel, and Lexi is charming. The book also has several recipes for Lexi's creations. Byrd describes the many different pastries and meals without dragging the story through too much detail. Lexi's love for Paris and France fill every page, but it's her faith and trust in God that really carries the book. The next, and last, book in the series should tie readers up in knots as Lexi has to choose between Dan and Philippe.”
clockstein wrote this review Friday, October 24 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Fly off to France with Lexi as she grows up in this second installment of the French Twist Trilogy. Lexi's growth is visible in her thought life, relational dealings, and spirituality. Truth is expressed without vomiting religion on the reader. A fun read with great recipes as a bonus--check out the Truffles!! Yum!”
Shawna V wrote this review Wednesday, October 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Wish you jet off to France, but don't have the disposable income? No worries as "Bon Appetit" is a great escape that'll cost you less than $15. Fun and frothy with gorgeously descriptive scenery, it has an easy-to-relate to protagonist and so many tasty French food mentions that you'll be craving cheese and brioche for weeks to come. Don't say I didn't warn you.”
Christa B wrote this review Tuesday, May 20 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No