Literary FictionYoung Adult
A young chef navigates teen motherhood, culinary dreams, and family struggles in this heartfelt novel.
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A young chef navigates teen motherhood, culinary dreams, and family struggles in this heartfelt novel.
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Ever since she got pregnant during freshman year, Emoni Santiago's life has been about making the tough decisions, doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen. There, she lets her hands tell her what to cook, listening to her intuition and adding a little something magical every time, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Even though she's always dreamed of working in a kitchen after she graduates, Emoni knows that it's...
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Romance & sex
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Moderate references to sexual themes; some romantic tension with fade-to-black moments. Past sexual coercion or pressure; not graphic.
Violence & gore
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Minor mentions of conflict; no graphic violence depicted.
Profanity
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Moderate use of mild to strong language throughout the story.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drugs in social contexts; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters in supporting roles.
Religious content
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Brief references to faith or cultural religious practices.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor themes of social inequality and cultural identity.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of family struggles and systemic challenges. Past sexual coercion or pressure; not graphic.
Other
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