Batter Royale Review (not Battle Royale!)


Yes, it's another graphic novel about foodies and food. I've noticed this seems to be my favorite thing to read not just in graphic novels but in general. I should make a post in the future recommending books if you love cooking, baking, food in general, etc.

Batter Royale by Leisl Adams is about a high school senior named Rose who loves baking. She works at an old fashioned diner run by the mom of her best friend, Fred. She often gets in trouble for experimenting with baking desserts during her shifts. Rose needs the money so she can pay for college. She gets accepted a world-renowned culinary school, but money still tight in her family, and her parents just announced that they might be separating. Fred's mom's diner is also losing business since a new unicorn themed cafe opened up across the street, and Fred and Rose try to figure out ways to save the diner.

But then Rose gets a chance to get money for college and save the diner when a world renowned food critic visits the diner and loves one of Rose's desserts. Rose gets invited to be a contestant on a reality TV cooking show in London, England. The winner will get a million dollars. Rose and Fred have no choice but to win!

It's such a simple story, but I loved it! I was in the mood for something that felt like comfort food (ha! pun intended), and this story delivered it. The art is gorgeous, too. I gave this book 5 stars.

Also coming out of the book is a crochet heart. I didn't make it, a family friend did. I do want to learn how to crochet, too!

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