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The title is cute, and I love how it fits the story's theme. However, the cover needs improvement. The image of the two women is poor quality, and the text fonts could be more prominent and easier to read. The blurb gives a great insight into what to expect from the story; however, a stronger use of vocabulary could be beneficial. Try to avoid using "very" or "really" and instead find suitable adjectives.
What's Happening? (Plot): 20/20
The first chapter sets a nice tone for the plot, as Charlotte is quite an unlikeable character, and the reader is greeted with the expectation that she will be told off by Chef Engfa by the end. The author creates a need to continue with the next part. The glance into Charlotte's past and her realizing she's becoming someone she despised is an excellent touch to her development, and I love the premise that she can apologize, but it's up to Engfa to forgive. This adorable plot leads to a scenario of enemies to lovers!
Go With the Flow (Grammar): 9/15
While many words repeat, disrupting the flow of the story, many descriptions are beautifully done. The paragraph about Engfa's desire to always be a chef is one of my favorites, and the ending, "in the midst of the smell of delicious food and sometimes, even the burn," is among the best lines I've read.
I still have the same concerns/issues with the grammar in this story as I did in "Universes of Love" so I won't repeat it, but the same advice stands. Read your work out loud and see how it flows when you hear it.
Look How Far They've Come (Characters/Development): 10/10
I enjoy the trope of a character starting as a terrible person but slowly realizing they're dislikeable. Charlotte is the perfect example of someone who lets fame go to their head and thinks they can get away with acting however they want simply because they're popular. However, the author weaves a bit of guilt and development into each subsequent chapter!
Out of this World (Worldbuilding): 7/10
While the characters are fleshed out and the plot is a catching story, there isn't much in the way of the world around the people. Other than the restaurant, there are no details about the background/surrounding areas. Adding outside descriptions around the characters as they're doing things could add a sense of immersion into the story.
I've Never Seen That Before! (Originality): 6/10
While the trope is often used, I enjoy the pairing of food blogger/chef enemies. In retrospect, it reminds me almost of "Ratatouille," and I'm all for it! That's the only comparison between this story and that movie, of course, since there aren't rats controlling chefs. The uniqueness of focusing on the theme of forgiveness adds an element of realism to the plot.
I Need More! (Hook): 13/15
The author raises the question of what will become of Engfa's career. Will Charlotte find a way to show precisely how guilty she feels after lying to her fans? The reading is smooth enough to get through a chapter with ease, and as a reader, I wanted to keep devouring parts to find out how these two women will combine their lives.
Keep 'Em Coming (Overall Enjoyment): 8/10
I'm not usually one for basic romances. However, this story struck me as realistic and adorable. The plot structure has a lot of potential, and if it weren't for the grammar mistakes, I could easily see this being on the self of a bookstore within all the romance best sellers.
Overall:
"Dear Chef" by is an adorable enemies-to-lovers story involving Charlotte, a famous blogger with a strong (read: rude) personality, and Engfa, a hard-working chef who fought tooth and nail to get her career to where it was. Until an altercation leads Charlotte to post a terrible and false review of Engfa's restaurant. The fans band together to ruin the chef's life in less than a day. The author does a fantastic job at creating a tense relationship and drawing the readers in with the curiosity of how Charlotte will get Engfa to forgive her, or if she ever will. I recommend this story to people who enjoy romance and relatable issues between characters!
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