Mai H.'s Reviews > Chef's Choice

Pride Month

First of all, can we all just be extremely pleased that a trans romance has been traditionally published? More diversity in publishing, please and thank you.

I am not embarrassed to say I 100% requested this book for the cover. I love the height difference. I love books about food. I go back and forth about Frenchmen, but in this case, I think I prefer Jean-Pierre to Luna. Admittedly, there are reasons why Luna is very "woe is me." Life doesn't come easily to marginalized people.

While the romance didn't feed me, I will say learning more about differences in trans people did. I like that this book didn't shy away from sex scenes. I had an issue with the French stereotypes. One second JP speaks perfect English. The next he is fumbling around for a particular word. And are we just going to gloss over the fact that Luna studied French for a few weeks and was suddenly fluent in Paris?

So yes, I have a few problems with the plot, but I am here because trans voices deserve to be heard. One more thing, and this is just because my best friend works in TV. Do not hire a showrunner that has never worked in TV. Please please please.

📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Atria/Emily Bestler Books