Eat Post Like
A Novel
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
Eat Post Like is a heartwarming work of women’s fiction and a debut novel of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of food.
Cassie Brooks has her life all figured out.
Make partner at the prestigious law firm she works at by age 35Put in as much work as required to make goal #1 happenSpend as much time as possible with her boyfriend, James Colwell
Work might be exhausting, but for now she’s satisfied making good money and enjoying the New York City food scene with James. He’s an accountant but has surprisingly eclectic taste in food. Cassie is starting to think he could be the one when her life flips upside down with one call: James has died tragically.
Months into her journey through grief, she uncovers a worn diary belonging to James and stumbles upon a remarkable revelation: James was the mastermind behind the hottest, anonymous foodie account in the city. With detailed food reviews, lists of new restaurants, and a tantalizing plan to involve Cassie, James had been preparing for an adventure of a lifetime.
When Cassie unwittingly accepts a dinner reservation on behalf of James’s viral account, she embarks on a whirlwind journey of foodie travel filled with unforgettable meals and unexpected connections. She goes from endless hours on-call as a lawyer to savoring exquisite pasta in Italy and indulging in the finest French cuisine in Paris.
But as Cassie navigates the demands of being an influencer and embracing her newfound passions, she struggles to find balance. Does she have what it takes to maintain her secret identity while pursuing her own dreams? Can she balance her grief of losing James with the thrilling second chance at life that lie ahead?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Wells balances a gentle exploration of grief with a charming culinary tour through Europe in her entertaining debut, which walks the line between romance and general fiction with a heroine more focused on finding herself than finding love. Life is passing by workaholic attorney Cassie Brooks. Though her accountant boyfriend, James, encourages her to embrace what brings her joy, Cassie is determined to make partner by 35 and willing to ignore all else to do so. Then James dies unexpectedly, forcing Cassie to reevaluate her priorities—especially after discovering James's secret life as an internet-famous food critic with the handle @NewYorkSecretDiner. When the Secret Diner Instagram account receives an invitation to travel Europe reviewing prominent restaurants, Cassie takes up James's mantle and accepts. Leaving her old life behind, she travels to Paris, Venice, and Barcelona, sharing her adventures online while finding her voice and rediscovering her passions. The true love story here is between Cassie and James, whom she grieves throughout, but there's also a sweet possibility of new love with sommelier Eamon, whom she meets abroad. The emotions are muted, with readers rarely invited into Cassie's internal monologue, but the far-flung backdrops and descriptions of meals entice. Foodies and armchair travelers will be especially pleased.
