Layne Green is a social media sensation of a cook. He's selected to compete on a reality TV show called Voyage de Gourmet - a globe-trotting foodie adventure. However, his partner is his former best friend, Jiang-Mi Pipper, someone that he really wronged with some of his posts. Can the two find forgiveness, flavor, and themselves on this journey?
This comic book was a culinary delight! I've found that many graphic novels with cooking themes are harder for me to get into because it ends up explaining everything about the cooking techniques which are going into the food. Unlike other cooking-themed graphic novels I've read, Voyage de Gourmet doesn't emphasize the techniques the cooks are using to make their dishes. This makes the book feel much more accessible, as it instead emphasizes the book's plot and the relationships between the characters. There's all the drama, backstabbing, and high-stakes adventure you'd expect from a graphic novel centered around a reality show about culinary adventuring, and is mixed with some important talks about what it means to be a good person. From its 'bon appetit' beginning to the finger-licking ending, this book is sure to satisfy!
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