This is a strong 3, almost a 4 rating. A pleasant read, with a fun premise. Slightly predictable, but still very enjoyable, thanks to characters that are relatable, and a city that is one of the characters in the book. How refreshing to find a foody book set in a city that gets little acknowledgement on the food scene. And, of course, I always love recipes - the cake recipe is at the end of the book.