And for the richest maple flavor, use the darkest syrup you can find. Avoid Greek yogurt, as its moisture content is too low to properly hydrate the cornmeal and whole-wheat flour. Be sure to use fine cornmeal, not the coarse, stone-ground kind, so the granules hydrate and soften properly. The smoky, caramel notes of pure maple syrup accentuate the nuttiness of whole-wheat flour, and a modest amount of cornmeal in the batter adds pleasing texture. Thank you for this beautiful story.These two-grain, maple-sweetened breakfast treats were inspired by muffins baked by Briana Holt at Tandem Coffee + Bakery, in Portland, Maine. I am SO GLAD SHE DIDN’T, because this has probably been one of the most relatable romances I’ve ever read in my life, and I adore it. I read in the author’s note that Lindsay Maple almost quit this story. I absolutely adore how their love prevailed, and how they learned to make compromises for one another. Instead of a perfect heroine and hero, we see two real people and their flawed love story. This book navigates a lot of heavier topics in a way that feels authentic rather than forced for the sake of including them.Įverything from the beginning (when Dev puked on Becky) to them trying (and failing) to take it slow, to having insecurities, arguments, and problems, is all so refreshing for a romance novel. I applaud her for respecting Dev’s differences, even though she found them challenging to navigate. I appreciate how Becky realizes her white privilege, calls her brother out on his racial microaggressions, and made a genuine effort to learn about the culture she was marrying into. Granted, I married into a Venezuelan family, not an Indian family, but many of the components such as merging cultures, religions, and languages, feels very realistic. As a white woman in an interracial relationship, I relate heavily to Becky and Dev’s struggles. It ended up hitting me deep in the feels and I absolutely adored every second of it.
Going in, I had low expectations and had no idea what to expect. Lindsay Maple’s Not Your Basic Love Story, was no exception to this awesome streak I have going. I feel spoiled lately with so many amazing ARCs. ( Expected publication: August 23rd 2022 by Rising Action Publishing Collective)
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