A very enjoyable read with lots of passionate characters and well-crafted relationships! I was nervous because I had a little trouble catching onto the story in the first chapter, but I'm glad I hung in there because at the beginning of Chapter 2 I was swept away into Rubi's world! Lots of fun action and believable conflict as Ruby navigates through trying to please her first-generation immigrant parents without losing herself in the process. I would really probably rate 4.5 stars, but am rounding up for all the baking puns : )

What a gorgeous novel full of loveable characters and a storyline that I couldn't put down. This one is a must read!

There are just certain YA books that absolutely blow me away with how readable they are. Jessica Parra’s Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success was one of those books for me. It was all so heartwarming to read. and the food!!! Oh! The way it is described in here, I could almost smell and taste them.Romance is deliciously romantic and feel-good.I am really impressed with this as a debut novel. The pacing and plot twists were beautifully crafted to keep the reader engaged throughout. I can't wait to read whatever she writes next.
I'd recommend this book wholeheartedly for a feel good read.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success by Jessica Parra is a deliciously enjoyable debut novel!

WoW! What an incredibly heartfelt, spellbinding coming-of-age story!

Rubi was a character who I rooted for, cared for and loved watching her grow.
I gobbled this one right.
A sweet story with a wallop of emotions that swallows you whole.
This book just hit all of the right spots for me.
I loved the connections made in this book, the characters had real life qualities and their emotions felt honest and real. They are well defined with strengths and weaknesses, wit and charm. I really loved them.
The writing.... Man oh man the writing! Jessica Parra, created such a beautiful setting with lots of details. I felt like being there with all of them.
No doubt about it, this was a delightful read from beginning to end
This book will definitely go down as one of my favorite books this year.
It has all the feels and all the things I look for. Plus a bake-off what's not to love?!
A stunning debut and I hope she writes more books like this!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.