About The Book
Fresh out of college, Ben Cook quickly discovers that finding a writing job isn’t as simple as he’d hoped. Faced with constant rejection and lacking experience, he takes an unexpected opportunity at a restaurant. What starts as a temporary solution soon challenges him with cooking tests and unexpected skills. Ben’s alternative path may exceed his expectations.
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My Rating

This is a coming-of-age graphic novel featuring a queer main character. Ben Cook, who recently graduated from college with an English degree, hopes to become a writer. But as time goes on, he realizes that a degree alone doesn’t always cut it in the real world.

Throughout the book, Ben struggles as he watches his friends and roommates land solid jobs. One even goes back to school for another degree. Feeling like he’s falling behind, he leans into his love of cooking and takes a job on the kitchen staff at a restaurant. That’s when he starts to realize he might actually love cooking even more than writing.

I love how this story explores the ups and downs of life after college and how plans can change. Two of Ben’s friends end up using their degrees the way they hoped, while another becomes a lifelong student, hesitant to leave the safety of school.

“That’s me. Cook the writer.”

Ben’s journey and dreams shift as the story unfolds. Even though he still loves writing and his parents and friends encourage him not to give up on it, he starts carving out a new path. He learns that the plans we make for ourselves don’t have to be permanent and that sometimes a new dream can take you by surprise.

There’s a sweet romance subplot between Ben and one of the head chefs at the restaurant, but it’s not the main focus. The heart of the book is about self-discovery, embracing change, and growing up. It’s meaningful without being heavy and still manages to be cute, fun, and easy to read.

Overall, the artwork is beautiful and the writing flows really well. I loved the characters and their strong friendships. The romance is adorable, and the pun that Ben’s last name is Cook was a funny little addition to the story. It’s a quick, satisfying read, perfect for anyone fresh out of college and still figuring things out.

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Until the next chapter,
Bunny