A review by booknerderika
A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña

lighthearted
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Natalie Caña has done it again!

There was so much representation in this book (Plus-size, LGBTQ+, mental health/trauma, etc) and tropes that I normally don't like but actually enjoyed here (2nd chance romance, single parent romance, "good boy" smut). 

Lola is a plus-sized bisexual activist who stands firm in her beliefs and loves everyone so fiercely. Then there is Saint, the caring father and military veteran who feels it's his duty to protect everyone while neglecting his own struggles with
anxiety and PTSD.


I appreciate that this was not a pro-war book and that the topic of how marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by military recruitment out of high school was brought up. 

Saint wasn't a favorite character for me in the first book, but I have gained a new view of him and want nothing but the best for him. 

I am curious to see how things are going to work out for the next couple. Especially with the drama from book 1. I am very much looking forward to book 3. 

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