Cute story of finding love when you least expect it!

Thank you Netgalley for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book gave me Emily In Paris with chocolate meets Josephine Baker vibes. The setting and the attention to detail with the outfits and food immerse the reader. It felt like going back to Paris. The snippets of Josephine Baker throughout the story were a wonderful addition. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a light-hearted, sweet romantic read!

The ending feels rushed—as do some of the friendships and other aspects about studying abroad—but the central relationship between Whitney and Thierry is such a sweet (hehe) enemies-to-lovers arc. (Also, the description of Paris and its food made me want to visit, despite the French-language snobbery.)

I enjoyed this book. I liked that it was set in Paris and following a student who was studying acting and performing arts. I also enjoyed how Whitney and Thierry shared their american cultures and french culture with each other. We also get a bit of history about Jospehine Baker which I found interesting. I see she is coming out with a new book next year and its part of this romace series so I cant wait to read it!

No lie, this had to be the sweetest book I've read all year. Just had me in my feelings and I love that the lead characters were black!

Whitney Curry has meticulously planned her semester abroad in Paris, equipped with a perfect itinerary, endless to-do lists, and an excitement for all things Parisian. She’s ready to soak up the culture by visiting vintage boutiques, exploring Josephine Baker’s old haunts, and attending plays that will fuel her own theatrical dreams. But her arrival at a prestigious Parisian lycée turns out to be more challenging than expected. Between schoolwork, homesickness, and mastering French, Whitney quickly feels like a fish out of water—until she meets her French tutor, Thierry Magnon, a grumpy yet très handsome soccer star. As Whitney dives deeper into Paris and her studies, she finds that some lessons go beyond the classroom.

What I Loved:
This book has a cute, lighthearted vibe reminiscent of Emily in Paris, with fun characters and a setting that brings Paris to life. Whitney’s enthusiasm and determination make her a relatable protagonist, and her interactions with Thierry add a nice touch of romance and growth to the story. The author does a great job of painting a vibrant picture of Paris, from the landmarks to the everyday details, making the city feel like an essential part of the story.

What I Didn’t Love:
While the story is charming, it lacks a bit of depth in certain areas. The plot sometimes feels predictable, and there were moments where I wished for a stronger emotional pull or unexpected twist. However, it’s still an enjoyable read, especially for fans of lighthearted romances.

Overall: I rated this book 3/5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed Emily in Paris or is looking for a fun, romantic escape set against the beautiful backdrop of Paris.

I was so excited to read this book! I love books set in beautiful locations, and this one being in Paris absolutely fits that bill!

I found Whitney's struggle to adapt in a new country so relatable. I have travelled to unfamiliar places before and felt similar, so I know how big that can be.

Add in some romance and a beautiful place, and you have the perfect vacation read!

There's plenty of romance in this cute, light read against the backdrop of Paris (city of love, city of light, city of delicious patisserie!)

Whitney Curry is spending her summer abroad in Paris, so she can improve her theater skills and create a project that would impress even her inspiration and idol, Josephine Baker. Only, France isn't as welcoming as she thought and she keeps getting lost. In comes a handsome and grumpy French tutor, better known as Thierry Magnon. And so the two explore the real Paris, all while working together to help Whitney film her project. We all know what happens next...

This book was so much fun! I've always wanted to go to Paris, so I loved getting to explore the city through the main character's eyes. Also, I adored the chocolate shop and all the chocolate!
The romance was a lot of fun as well! A cute grumpy x sunshine that I loved seeing develop between Whitney and Thierry.

But while I love a good romance, I also wanted a little more from the book. I would have liked to see more focus on her project, because I felt like once the romance was introduced, everything else just wasn't as important. I also would have liked a little bit more background on Josephine Baker. I enjoyed the bits of information sprinkled throughout the book, but some more background about who she was would have been great for someone like me who didn't know too much about her before this book.

Overall, I definitely enjoyed reading this book! It was a light and quick read, and I can't wait for more from the author!

Thank you to NetGalley and Joy Revolution for the ARC of this book. All thoughts are my own.

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This was a really cute ya romance. It was fun to read about them visiting places all around paris. It was also fun to see her one woman show at the end.

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This was such a cute young adult romance! I loved the voice the main character, Whitney, had as it was quite memorable. The Paris setting was the perfect backdrop for her semester abroad. The overall message of being true to yourself was relatable and it mixed with the sweet romance and grumpy/sunshine vibes this made for a really enjoyable read.

This is a light and frothy young adult novel, perfect for armchair travelers wishing to visit Paris. Whitney is an exchange student visiting Paris for the first time, and Thierry is the local assigned to be her French tutor. The romance that develops between them is sweet, but the most enjoyable thing about the novel is the descriptions of Paris and the feeling of vicariously traveling there alongside Whitney.

I did not expect to love this story as much as I did, but right off the bat I absolutely loved everything about Whitney. Her personality was much like me and I loved her urge to want to experience everything she could. Stringfield really wrote such a beatiful story for all to enjoy.

To start, I love the POC aspect of this book and how the different cultures and just different types of people were represented. I felt that Whitney's character was relatable in so many ways. There are so many books that make teens traveling abroad sound like it's all fun and games but the moments of being uncomfortable or homesick or unsure of yourself seemed so real in this story. I liked how this was obviously a romance novel, but it really was a coming-of-age story. It wasn't just focused on romance, but more on the growth of this young girl as she experienced something new to her and immersed herself in that experience.

While this is a YA Fiction novel, I really think people of all ages could enjoy this story. It's very much about growth and has lessons that anyone at any age could learn from. If you love stories about personal growth and a bit a romance mixed in, then Love Requires Chocolate is for you! Pick up your copy immediately.

A delightful read following our FMC Whitney as she studies abroad in Paris, falls in love, introduces said love to her families mac and cheese, and love to geek out over Josephine Baker. I will say, I found Whitney annoying at the start of the book, but that’s the point I learned. She grows as a person and truthfully, we are all annoying at some point as teenagers lol. (I’m pretty sure they’re teenagers, but I can’t remember the exact ages don’t tell at me)

This was such lovely and sweet read though. Thierry and Whitney were so endearing and cute, & they had excellent chemistry, I just adored them. So, if you’re in the mood for something light hearted, sweetly romantic, I highly recommend this!

Loved this. Finally a refreshing MC that doesn't second guess herself and this YA dialogue felt very realistic and not dated.

I honestly enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. It was a very cute YA that made me want to actually put in the effort to watch Emily in Paris. The characters were likeable, the imagery the author created made me feel like I was actually in the story. It was a quick read that allowed me to escape from the real world for just a little bit.

Oh this book - mix Emily in Paris with Josephine Baker and some incredibly witty and heartfelt journals up with some chocolate and you get this delightful book! The setting is just magical, I mean, it's Paris so what is there to not love? I really struggled with relating to or even liking the FMC, but that may have just been to how she came across as so very naieve and irresponsible. The other characters, setting, and MMC made up for that however.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for this ARC. All opinions expressed were fully my own.

a feel-good study-abroad rom com with a strong sense of place in Paris, LOVE REQUIRES CHOCOLATE leans into cultural and intellectual charms of Paris with an authenticity that avoids cliche

Thank you NetGalley and Joy Revolution Publishing for the free ARC ebook!

Love Requires Chocolate was a sweet and fun read. I chose this book specifically for the romance and the setting - as I was spending time in Paris over the summer. I really enjoyed reading this one. If you enjoy happy, easy reads with beautiful settings abroad then you'll love this read!

I love how sweet this story was. I liked how the relationship developed between Whitney and Thierry!