I've never craved beets before in my life, but here I am drooling over Sadie's food. This book is best categorized as a cooking competition novel with a splash of romance. And honestly? That splash was enough for me! I love Sadie and Luke as characters and the entire ambiance of Chef Supreme, it's really such a great combination. The cast of side characters was quite diverse and interesting, both in their personalities and their approach to food. I'd never heard of Appalachian food and now I'm salivating. Plus the plot of the book was so exciting with the behind the scenes access and rivalries. I do wish that we got to see Sadie grow more, but it's still such a satisfying book.

*Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*