What a fun (and delicious rom-com) from author Amanda Elliot! SADIE ON A PLATE was such a fun read, and perfect for both romance fans and foodies alike. Definitely pick this one up if you're in a reading slump!

I enjoy Sadie’s sarcastic, hilarious narration, the way of her character’s evolving by getting rid of her insecurities, finding her own way. And Luke sharing the same name with Emily in Paris’ sexy chef was also kind, genuine from the beginning. I loved his dream to tribute to his ancestors’ traditional dishes in near future.

Realistically, I won't be getting around to finishing this. I am really tired of reality show books, especially because they're all cooking show related.

Sadie On A Plate by Amanda Elliot is a delightful read perfect for fans of lighthearted, romantic comedies who appreciate the intersection of food, culture, and love, and are looking for a story that will leave them feeling uplifted and entertained.

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I’m so excited to share about this book that comes out TODAY! Swipe for the Goodreads description, but if you like cooking shows, good food, and forbidden romance, this one’s for you!

I read this book in just over 24 hours and loved every minute of it! I laughed out loud multiple times and wished I could try all the food. The main character, Sadie, is Jewish, and there is a lot of representation in the other characters which we 👏🏼 love 👏🏼

Make sure you check out Sadie on a Plate, which is out today!

Thank you @berkleyromance and @amandapanitch for the ARC and opportunity to participate in this blog tour ☺️

I put off reading this because I was kind of over the idea of romance novels set on cooking shows -- I read so many of them that felt so similar that I wasn't really in the mood to pick up another one. This one stands out, though! Sadie is such a likable character and the pacing was perfect in the story.

Sweet and escapist. A recommended purchase for collections where foodie contemporary romances are popular.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free eARC of this book to read in exchange for my review!

As a lover of cooking, baking, and all the shows! I was really excited to read this one. I lreally, really enjoyed it, and there was quite a few things that happened in the book that kept me reading, and questioning how everything was going to end.

Adored the first meeting then the blow off - made me want to keep reading to see if it was a real move or not.I can’t believe I waited so long to read this one! It was so cute and was such a quick read. I love cooking competitions on tv and books. And the Jewish inspired foods that she came up with sounded so yummy! I have myself a Jewish chef that makes me noodle kugel, matzah brei and brisket. Well he's not a chef but he could be.
Loved the chemistry between the two mcs and the forbidden love of their positions on the show. Her second book came out recently Best Served Hot which I also enjoyed but had a different vibe between food critics.

Thank you berkleyromance for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

When contestant Sadie arrives on the set of Chef Supreme (think Top Chef), she is shocked to see Luke - who she met on the flight to New York and had one magical dinner with - is a judge...

This was super cute! It's a slow burn. I liked Sadie and Ben, and I liked them together!

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book! The title and this beautiful cover drew me in and i was excited to read this book! I will be recommending this book to others for readers advisory.

As a lover of cooking reality shows (I have Masterchef paused on my TV as I write this) - I was very excited for Sadie on a Plate. A judge and a contestant falling in love as they film the show? Sign me up. Unfortunately, this book fell flat for me in almost every regard. The competition show itself was predictable and lackluster - I didn't care about most of the contestants and the stakes were low. The writing dwelled too long on descriptions of food and didn't spend nearly enough time building up its characters. I felt like I never really got to know any of them - they were all incredibly two dimensional. The worst part was the romance - it just ... didn't really exist. All of a sudden two characters were allegedly in love, despite having no chemistry and barely any time together. They weren't believable together and certainly didn't have me rooting for them. Honestly, I would have believed Sadie and Kaitlin ending up together over her and Luke. Overall, this was unfortunately a flop for me.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was a love letter to food, to foodie people, to people who love to cook and to those who have created memories around the table for generations. This book had fantastic Jewish representation, made me what to go eat all the food while binging the food network!

After hitting a snag in her career as a chef, Sadie earns a spot on the hit reality cooking show Chef Supreme. On the flight to the set she meets Luke, a very attractive fellow chef who takes her on a whirlwind tour of NYC after they land. The two have instant chemistry, but have to part ways because Sadie is forbidden from contact with the outside world during the 6 weeks of filming. The next day on set, she learns that Luke is one of the competition's judges.
This book was textbook mixed bag for me. It's billed as a rom-com, but it's extremely light on the rom. Luke is very much a secondary character, and I would've liked more page time with him to really believe his and Sadie's attraction. There's also not much time skipping, which is cool, it means that each aspect of the competition gets roughly equal attention. It also means that the scenes of Sadie planning her recipes and the judges' comments become more tedious and skimmable as the book progresses, particularly when they occur outside of the competition itself.
That said, I LOVED the food in this book. Ashki cuisine, Sadie's specialty, is incredible and absolutely deserves a spot in the limelight, not to mention all of the other cuisines that chefs in the book specialize in, like Appalachian and Korean. I got SO hungry while reading, y'all, have snacks handy! It's also got a cast of characters that's reflective of the actual diversity that exists in the culinary community, including nonbinary, Black, queer, and mixed-race rep, which was exciting to see. The side characters were so easy to root for and the way the competition ended was (dare I say) *chef kiss*.
While Sadie on a Plate wasn't quite what I was expecting, it sure did make me want to binge a season of GBBO! 3/5⭐

Cute premise to a novel! Enjoyed Sadie and Luke, plus the chef connections. Thought the characters were relatable, Luke more than Sadie, but nonetheless, really enjoyed it!

"My life has this irritating habit of throwing its biggest changes at me while I'm completely in the nude." This is a perfect example of the humor to expect from this book. I thought it was super cute and a fun read and I really enjoyed Sadie as a character. I will say that this felt a little bit more like a women's fiction than an actual romance but honestly I found this to be refreshing and fitting of the title.

I love a good foodie/tv show competition story but I really enjoyed Sadie on a Plate for the Jewish representation. As someone who watches The Food Network and so many cooking shows religiously there's certain cuisines that just aren't showcased and Jewish cooking is one of them. I loved the relationship between Sadie and Luke. This story certainly made me a fan of Amanda Elliot's writing and I can't wait to read her next book, Best Served Hot.

This trend of books about cooking shows is so fun. I thought this one was really good! Right from the start I was pulled in and d didn’t want to put it down. I enjoyed most of the characters in this book, and was curious to see how it would end. I recommend checking it out!

I found the descriptions of the food to be mouth-watering. The origin of Sadie's downfall at the beginning seemed a little unbelievable. The romance was okay. Not a fan of romances where they lie and go behind everyone's back.