I felt like the whole storyline was mainly fluff, and there was really no depth to the development of the characters and the plot. What would be more fun than to learn all the behind-the-scene work that goes into reality shows?! Unfortunately, although the premise is great, the actual “product” fell short. Sophie has always dreamed of being a chef, so when she makes it on to the new television show, Teen Test Kitchen, it looks like her hope could come true. I wasn’t expecting anything outstanding, but the story could have used some improvement in places. My Thoughts: I’ve been wanting to read this because it has two of my favorite things in it: cooking and reading! :) Actually, I really do enjoy reality shows in the kitchen, so I thought this story was right up my alley. Sophie must figure out a way to survive all the heat and still stay true to herself. But the prize includes a full scholarship to one of America’s finest culinary schools and a summer in Napa, California, not to mention fame.Once on set, Sophie immediately finds herself in the thick of the drama-including a secret burn book, cutthroat celebrity judges, and a very cute French chef. When her best friend, Alex, tries to persuade her to audition for a new reality show, Teen Test Kitchen, Sophie is reluctant. Summary: Sixteen-year-old Sophie Nicolaides was practically raised in the kitchen of her family’s Italian-Greek restaurant, Taverna Ristorante. Pizza, Love, and Other Stuff That Made Me Famous by Kathryn Williams
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