This series is really impressing me. Byrd has created characters that feel totally real and situations that are believable. I even think I enjoyed this second book more than the first. Lexi is now in France and living a life-long dream to become a true French chef. Along the way she realizes that even dreams-come-true are better shared with someone. Sometimes that someone needs to be God himself. She becomes happy in her new life and still misses her old one at home. Here's where I think the book truly shines. Lexi's choices are not black and white, one clearly the "right" choice and one clearly "wrong" as so many books portray it. Like real life, Lexi finds herself caught between possibilities in both her love and career. Both options hold promise, both the potential for blessing. I look forward to seeing the consequences of her choice in book three. Lexi gets the opportunity of a lifetime! She's going to France to study cooking and work in Luc's family's bakery. This doesn't come without a price, though! She's leaving her family and friends. It's especially difficult being away from her best friend, as things progress very quickly with her boyfriend. Lexi feels guilty not being there for her. Then there's Dan. Lexi doesn't know if she's leaving something special uncovered or not.While in France, Lexi meets new people and friends. She even meets a little girl that she actually likes(she's not a kid person, to say the least). Plus, a new man enters her life.I liked Let Them Eat Cake. It was fun and cute. It's with this book, Bon Appetit, though, that I fell in love with the series. I adored that it was set in France. I gained a better appreciation of the culture over there. You will learn the difference between preservatives and preservatifs! ;) I appreciated that laugh!Lexi now has two amazing guys in her life, and I honestly didn't have a clue who she would end up with as the story ended. I enjoyed seeing Lexi's spiritual growth, and even passing that growth on to others. It was fun to see her thaw out many of the cold shoulders she encountered, and even strengthening her relationships with friends and family.As I mentioned yesterday, once again there was recipes throughout this book. I have quite a few of them bookmarked!Overall, I loved Bon Appetit, and jumped right into the next book.*I was provided a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
What do You think about Bon Appetit (2008)?
This is the second book in a series of three. It is an excellent follow-up to the first book.
—durak
Light and entertaining. A very fun read, just as expected.
—shaz
