I have received an eARC from the Publisher via Netgalley in exchange of my honest review.

OH WOW! This graphic novel was everything I needed for a cheer me up read! It was cute, beautifully drawn, relatable to the core and made me laugh and sigh in anticipation of the romance! This is a queer graphic novel, and it did deliver the innocent blooming love I was expecting.

The story follows Ben and 3 friends of him, when they move in together after graduation from college! The story is about them, a twenty something years old new adults and it beautifully wraps up the challenges we face when we are thrown into the big world!

It is also a story of finding yourself, what sparks you joy in life and how to stand up for yourself!

Watson WAS HILARIOUS AND now I wish to read a whole graphic novel about Watson!

Highly recommended!

The art was beautiful so was the end, I loved every minute I spent reading it. Ben's journey is amazing and inspiring.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an advanced reader's copy.
My rating-4/5 stars

This was such a refreshing read!!
I had a great time reading it and also managed to finish it in one sitting! The art style was very beautiful as well.
My favorite part was definitely the main storyline, absolutely loved the whole career crisis theme. It managed to strike a chord and I enjoyed the snippets on it because they were so true!
Highly recommended to readers looking for short reads that are cute while also being important!

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for an arc of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
This was really cute and I loved seeing the main character grow in his confidence and discover a new passion for something he genuinely enjoys! It was a little fast paced and too cheesy sometimes for my taste, but the lovable characters (and pig mascot) more than compensated for it. Not to mention how pretty the art style was. It's got the best balance between cute moments and self discovery. It was a little bit hard to track in the beginning since it dumped a lot of information on you in the first few pages and because of the formatting of the comic, you get used to it though. I got some "Check Please!" vibes, so I definitely think you'd enjoy this if you liked that series.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an advance copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

So let's see, starting with the illustrations... my taste is really particular when it comes to graphic novels but I figured by the cover it was not going to disappoint, and I was right! Hats off!! I truly loved them! Every single detail was visually beautiful, and again, did not disappoint at all.
The plot of the story is consistent, has a great timeline and it didn't get derailed at any point.
The characters are complexed enough for you to differencing them and get to know their personality and essence!
Amazing work! Can't wait to see what else the author has to offer!!

This adorable graphic novel is sweet without being sticky, and will surely delight people who like romance as well as sumptuous food. Following Ben as he tries to sort out his post-graduation life and finds a passion he never knew he had (as well as a little romance along the way) is a charming read, and that's even without the adorable pig Watson who acts as a resident food critic. If you are looking for a light and fluffy book that will make you hungry, look no further than CHEF'S KISS!

I loved it! I found it absolutely adorable, a little bittersweet because it explains soo well how hard is to find a job after you graduate because I’ve been there, still there. But at the same time I had other jobs that had nothing to do with my studies that I loved, so this hits home. I loved all the characters, the friends group is soo funny and adorable, and the restaurant crew are amazing. Special mention to Watson, the best and smartest pig, definitely. It’s my first time reading from this author but I’m sure won’t be the last.

Side note, I found everything so aesthetically pleasing and the romance…oh mama, I loved every single part.

This graphic novel is hilarious! I laughed so much while reading it. As an English major who’s passionate about writing, I found Ben’s character quite relatable. Watson, the pig, is also incredibly adorable, and the relationship between him and Chef Arnold added a “cute factor” to the novel that I enjoyed. Also, every recipe in this book looks delicious!

Chef's Kiss an absolutely adorable adult graphic novel.

Ben and his friends have just moved in together after graduating University. He studied literature and he's job hunting. He goes to several interviews but none of them hire him because he doesn't have any professional experience as a writer. After many failed attempts he stumbles upon a for-hire sign at a restaurant that says no experience is necessary. After applying for the job he finds out that he has to pass 3 cooking test in order to be hired.

Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Plot:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
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I absolutely loved it.Ben had the same problems that many new graduates face and that made him very relatable.The story was well written and the art was just amazing. It was very bright, colorful and very vizually appealing. Also there was a taste tasting pig so I really don't think anything else need to be said.

Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this graphic novel! I thought that the depiction of Ben not knowing what to do after graduating was very accurate and relatable, and I also liked seeing what all of his friends were doing too!
The romance was cute but I kind of wanted there to be a bit more of it throughout.
The artwork was also great and I loved all of the depictions of the cooking!

did not know what to expect when I began to read this graphic novel except that were following a queer main character. That is correct, but this graphic novel follows some much more important concepts that aren't always addressed. For example, we follow four college graduates trying to find their way in their careers and additional degrees. While also balancing their old and new friendships. I really loved how the author presented these themes and blended them all together at the end to create a solution. I highly recommend this graphic novel and will aim to pick up a physical copy. Additionally, the art work on this graphic novel is beautiful and some of the recipes sounded delicious!


* I received Chef's Kiss by Jarett Melendez from #NetGalley

Chef's Kiss is *chef kiss*. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. "Soft" is the word I would use to describe this graphic novel, and the relationships, both romantic and platonic, are a joy to read. If LGBT+-themed literature is your jive, you would be doing yourself a disservice not to give this one a try.

I loved this book. It's sweet and funny. Highly recommend. This should be on everyone's shelf. I can not wait to buy a print copy of this book. I love the cover.

#bookreview Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. Expected release date: March 1, 2022

This graphic novel wasn’t quite what I expected, but I enjoyed it. I was expecting a little more romance than the small bit we got, but all of the kitchen training was somewhat interesting to read in this form. There were parts that seemed to distract from the point of the story, like the yoga class. I wasn’t super impressed with it, but it was a likable read.

rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
steam: Only the cooking variety
tension: Not really
feelings: 💙
my face while reading: 🙂

Thanks to NetGalley, Oni Press, and Jarret Melendez for the opportunity to read this graphic novel. I was given the opportunity to receive an advance copy for this book and will be sharing my honest opinion about it.

I was so invested in the whole story. Not only the characters are extremely relatable, but the whole story line was really interesting as well.
This is the perfect example that even though you major in something it doesn't mean you have to pursue it for the rest of your life. What's important is to do what makes you happy and if you're an English major who wants to be a chef and feel the happiest when working in the kitchen, then do it!
Ben's friends were also so nice. The whole group's energy was incredible. And the diversity in the book was really appreciated.
The pig was weird for a moment but somehow it just seemed to fit the energy of the novel the more I read it. The Chef could've been a better person but as someone who worked in a restaurant before, I know how some things go and therefore I can't really judge him for such attitudes.

I received an advance copy by NetGalley for reviewing purposes.

Ok, so this comic was on my wishlist for a while now and I was really excited to be able to read it early! It was very relatable, all the what ifs and the struggles of the first job, trying to win the experience you need to get a chance to win the experience you need.
I liked how in the end not everything sounds perfect, Ben probably will have to work on his relationship with his parents, but that's fine. I also loved how he figured out how to do both of his passions work with each other. A really cute comic, love it!

Thank you net galley for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review
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This book was a little difficult to get into, probably because of the dense style in which it is written. However, once I got into I fell in love with it. I loved Ben as the main character so so much he is truly one of the most wholesome and adorable characters out there. I loved the friendship group /coworker banter aspect of this novel, all of the characters were so fun and enjoyable. to read about.
As someone who doesn't typically enjoy graphic novels, I think this book has convinced me to pick some more up because this was so freaking cute and so much fun to read.

This was a cute read!
The MC,-Ben is going through something i think most graduates face when done with school....the dreaded job search that needs 'Job Experience'. After being rejected by even the weirdest job, Ben Stumbles on a cook position that might just save him from employment. BUT! He has to overcome the grumpy head Chef, win over the literal pig critic and charm the hot chef! How will he fair.?

I loved reading this comic the art was so good. I liked Ben and the people from the restaurants characters, however his friends not so much. I think the story line was relatable and i found aspects of it (the pig and Ben's Blushing at the hot chef with tattoos) Cute. This is a fun read i recommend people to check out.

This was such a fun read! Ben's struggle to get a job in writing is painfully relatable, making me really feel for him, but I also think it's wonderful to see stories showing how life can take unexpected turns and that it might not always be such a bad thing.

The friendships were what really sold this for me personally (I would also like to give an honorable mention to Watson the pig for being the absolute star of the show), and I think the overall sweet nature will appeal to a lot of readers out there. The illustrations are also wonderfully executed, they really draw you in and made the characters come to life.

Some parts felt a bit far-fetched or overdramatic, but nothing bad enough to ruin the overall experience.

Highly recommend this to all you romance-readers out there!

A really cute and fluffy graphic novel! It required a little suspension of disbelieve with Ben being able to improve every recipe, like he cooked better than the chefs themselves. But there's the whole adorable pig thing, so if you accept that, I guess you accept everything else.