Chef’s Kiss
Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez is a new adult graphic novel published by Oni Press on April 12, 2022. This 160-page book, written in English, follows the journey of Ben Cook, an English graduate navigating the challenges of post-college life. As he searches for a job related to his passion for reading and writing, he encounters numerous setbacks. However, a chance opportunity at a restaurant leads him to explore his culinary skills while also grappling with his evolving aspirations.
Readers will find a blend of romance and self-discovery as Ben develops a crush on Liam, a fellow chef, and begins to reassess his priorities. The narrative captures the complexities of young adulthood, including the pressures of career choices and personal relationships. With themes of LGBTQ representation and the pursuit of passion, this graphic novel offers a relatable exploration of finding one’s path in life amidst unexpected turns.
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“A perfect mix of romance and self-discovery.” — Publishers Weekly
2023 Alex Award Winner
2023 Eisner Award Nominee
2023 GLAAD Award Nominee
2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens
2022 New York Public Library Best Book
Watch things start to really heat up in the kitchen in this sweet, queer, new adult graphic novel!
Now that college is over, English graduate Ben Cook is on the job hunt looking for something…anything…related to his passion for reading and writing. But interview after interview, hiring committee after hiring committee, Ben soon learns getting the dream job won’t be as easy as he thought. Proofreading? Journalism? Copywriting? Not enough experience. It turns out he doesn’t even have enough experience to be a garbage collector! But when Ben stumbles upon a “Now Hiring—No Experience Necessary” sign outside a restaurant, he jumps at the chance to land his first job. Plus, he can keep looking for a writing job in the meantime. He’s actually not so bad in the kitchen, but he will have to pass a series of cooking tests to prove he’s got the culinary skills to stay on full-time. But it’s only temporary…right?
When Ben begins developing a crush on Liam, one of the other super dreamy chefs at the restaurant, and when he starts ditching his old college friends and his old writing job plans, his career path starts to become much less clear.
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