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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Fiction / Literary Fiction / Contemporary Fiction / Drama / Romance

Book Review:
''Sweetbitter'' by Stephanie Danler is a lush, thrilling debut set in the wild, alluring world of a famous downtown New York restaurant. Tess, the unforgettable young narrator, has left a mundane past to live in a place that feels like the centre of the universe. Living alone in New York, she stumbles into a coveted job at a renowned restaurant and begins to navigate the chaotic, punishing, privileged life of a backwaiter.

As her appetites awaken—for food and wine, but also for knowledge, friendship, and a sense of belonging—she is helplessly drawn into a darkly alluring love triangle. This is a rich novel of the senses, a story about discovery, enchantment, and the power of what remains after disillusionment.

Danler's writing is stunning and immersive. If you enjoy literary fiction, character-driven stories, or books about food, love, and self-discovery, Sweetbitter is a must-read. Highly recommended!