That is sooo cute! 💕

I thought that it will be simple love story, but there was so much more than this!

"Chef's kiss" is most of all about Ben trying to find himself when suddenly he has to be an adult and find a job which not necessarily will be compatible with his expectations.

There are also subtle hints of romance but it is not all about it. And the humor - so on point!
I really loved this story and also the style of it - amazing colors, so satisfying to look at them. 😍

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

New Adult graphic novel? Sign me up! I found this story beautiful in its plot and in its art. I'm always hoping for more new adult that isn't all about the spice and this book does have some spice (both romantically and in cooking)!

This was a super cute graphic novel! I loved the art style and all the characters. Following a group of young adults after graduation, and seeing where their various degrees have landed them career wise. Our main character is an English major who stumbles into being a chef's assistant.
I wasn't fast enough to finish the story before my copy got archived, so I can guarantee I am going to be buying a copy when it comes out so I can finish! I'm already so attached to the characters and can't wait to see the cuteness continue to unfold.
My star rating is based only on the chunk I've seen thus far, but I am so very confident the rest of the book won't disappoint. I will update once I get my hands on a finished copy!

I enjoyed this graphic novel a lot. The characters were sweet, the romance cute but what I loved most were the food descriptions, which I thought were great.

Chef’s Kiss is an absolutely delightful read and has so many relatable moments mixed in with humor and a tad bit of emotion that makes the story worthwhile. Benji struggling to find work in his chosen career path despite having his degree is one of the most relatable things for so many people just finishing up school and trying to start their new life. I loved how the romance was handled in this too— it was there and extremely clear that both sides were interested, but there a was a respect and understanding from each of them that caused things to slow down (in a way that needed to be done). Even with all the little quirks thrown in (like the whole pig thing— adorable. I love it. But what???), it’s still heavily realistic for how people are handling life nowadays when they first finish up school between how hard Ben’s struggling and the pressure put on him by those around him. This is definitely one of my new favorite graphic novels, and I can’t wait to get a physical copy in my hands.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I loved every one of the characters and the art was spectacular. Ben was a very relatable protagonist and was easy to connect with.

My favorite part of this story was probably Watson’s backstory, it was absolutely hilarious.

The romance, though a subplot, was amazingly done as well and well paced.

This book was so adorable and the art style really accessible even to someone that doesn't read comics/graphic novels very often,

This is a charming and quick read with some very deep points about deciding your future for yourself and not comparing your progress to others that I really appreciated.
Ben is adorable and his struggle to find any job related to what he studied is relatable, as is his finding something he's passionate about that's not what everyone expects of him and his crush on super handsome cook Liam.
The art is cute and matches the feel of the story perfectly, with expressions being a particular strength of Brine's. I particularly appreciated the adorable pig, Watson, as he gets to be one of the most expressive and memorably cute characters in a book full of great moments.
I really hope we eventually get a story of Watson and Chef Davis' past because the little glimpse we get has me intrigued.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for the early read!

The second I saw the cover for this graphic novel, I knew I wanted to read it. Unfortunately, what the book was, and what I thought it would be, ended up being two different things. The cover and description made me assume the romance aspect would be a bigger part of the book, but it's really only relevant at the end. Ben's crush on Liam is present throughout the story, but there's no tension to it. The plot is much more strongly focused on Ben's personal growth in completing the cooking challenges and coming to terms with what he wants to do in life. There's also some sub plots with his friends, that honestly felt kind of childish. None of these plot points were necessarily bad, but they also felt very surface level. There were so many different things going on that nothing felt fully developed, including the characters.

Overall, this was... Okay. It's one I'd likely still recommend to the right person, just with the forewarning that it's not as romance-focused as the cover and title make it seem.

his was the cutest fucking thing!

The artwork! The friendship dynamics! The humor! WATSON! That slow-burn romance!

Ah! I need 100 more pages.

It's just the perfect sweet new adult graphic novel.

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review

I rarely do it, but I actually had to DNF this one at about 1/3 of the way in. The premise sounded really fun and interesting and I did adore the art style, but I found the story to be a bit on the slower pace. Especially considering that the format was a graphic novel, it just didn't catch my attention as much as I wanted it to.

One thing I really did like about it was, as mentioned before, the art style. The colors were vibrant, and the style was realistic yet cartoonish, which I really love when graphic novels are like that. Overall, two stars instead of one star because of the great art.

Thank you to Oni Press for an e-ARC of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review!

I've been meaning to get to this one for a while and I'm glad I finally got to it as it was very fun. Admittedly, I wasn't that big on the characters at the start but as they all developed in their own ways they came together and formed a nice little family of sorts. I felt that the story became a bit bogged down in the romance and I would've liked to see Ben navigate his wants and needs more as they felt sidelined for the romance--which felt a bit insta-love-ish too. The dialogue wasn't the best either, some of it felt super stilted while other parts felt a bit cringey as the characters didn't feel as old as they were said to be. I wish that the book was slightly longer as some plotlines, particularly the culinary challenges, felt a bit rushed. As for the art style, I felt that it fit the story really well and it is my favourite art from a graphic novel that I've read. I also loved the attention to detail and the depictions of food which made me hungry. I would recommend this graphic novel as it's fun and quick to read with a nice story to tell!

It's a cute–short graphic novel. I love how her friend is so supportive of him and I love Watson (pig) because he is so cute and funny. I love the idea that it is colored especially they talk about food, so it was easy for the reader to imagine what the foods look like because my some previous reads are doesn't have, anyway the plot is also nice, the love story of Ben and Liam is kinda fast-paced I think but overall I enjoyed reading this. I love it. 🥰

This was such a cute story! I loved the art and I seriously loved Ben. This is a great graphic novel to read to get ready for Valentines.

Be still my little heart. I found Chef's Kiss so charming. As someone that worked in restaurants for many years, the descriptions of food were perfection. I know this will be a massive hit at my library's branch. I cannot wait to recommend this title over and over again. :)

This adorable story is presented in a graphic novel with cute drawings you can just fly through. It's about a man, his friends, career, love and of course a pig.

I know just what to recommend next time someone wants to explore something new!

This is exactly the kind of New Adult story I craved. Following the main character right after they graduate college and struggles to find a job in their field, this story is a very relatable one today. The art style is amazing, I really loved the writing. The characters, their relationships, they all felt really real to me. Highly recommend as another great graphic novel.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It's cute and sweet. The characters are fun to follow and I would read sequels following them.

The premise of the pig is quirky, for sure. But that makes the story almost feel like an anime. If that's not your thing, you might not like the plot. I think it's weird enough to work.

Chef’s kiss is a wonderful story of Ben trying to find his way in life, figuring out where he wants to go and exploring his passions. After leaving university Ben struggles to find footing in this new phase of his life. The story beautifully explores his journey of figuring out what he wants. His struggles definitely were relatable and I was aching with him. While doing that, it finds a balance between the heavier emotional topics and funny moments. I definitely chuckled and laughed every now and then. Overall the story is fairly lighthearted and ended up making me really hungry. The food looked delicious.
All of that is supported by a glorious cast of characters. But the one who stole the show, without a doubt, was Watson. If there is an animal character, I am sure to love it. And Watson is a wonder. Funny and utterly adorable.
However, at times the story became a bit boring. Especially in the middle I was hoping for it to speed up a bit. But in the end the story could pick me up again and now I’d definitely like to know how Ben after the ending.

WOW!! This was one of my first graphic novels and I absolutely ADORED reading it. The art style was sooo appealing and I loved the storyline. As a queer wannabe chef who also loves to write this hit too close to home! I loved the characters, especially a crazy little taste testing pig! After reading this I will definitely be checking out other graphic novels now seeing just how much they have to offer!