Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success

Name: Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Jessica Parra
ISBN: 9781666633634

Author: Jessica Parra

Narrator: Karla Serrato

Unabridged: 8 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 05/16/2023

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Coming Of Age, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Cooking & Food

Synopsis

Graduation is only a few months away, and Rubi Ramos’s “recipe for success” to get into prestigious Alma University is already off track. When Alma waitlists Rubi’s application, Rubi will need to be distraction-free to make the grade and keep her parents—who have wanted this for her for years—from finding out. And that means falling for her cute surfer-slash-math tutor, Ryan, definitely won’t work. And neither will breaking her mother’s ban on baking—her parents didn’t leave Cuba so she could bake just like them. But some recipes are begging to be tampered with. When the First Annual Bake Off comes to town, Rubi’s passion for baking goes from subtle simmer to full boil. Add to the mix that her crush on Ryan may be turning into a full-fledged relationship, and Rubi’s life is suddenly so different from what it was. She’s not sure if she has what it takes to win the Bake Off or where the relationship with Ryan is going, but there’s only one way to find out—even if it means going against her parents’ priorities. Now Rubi must differentiate between the responsibility of unfulfilled dreams she holds and finding the path she’s meant for. A joyful novel of first romance, new possibilities, and the chance to define yourself, Rubi Ramos’s Recipe for Success is a novel that will find its way into your heart and never leave.

About Jessica Parra

Jessica C. Parra is the author of Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success. As a lawyer and daughter of Guatemalan and Cuban bakers, she never objects to an extra slice of cake. She’s a Los Angeles native who loves to write about Latinas with big hair (and even bigger dreams), complicated families, cats living their best lives (all nine of them), and the healing magic of acceptance. When she isn’t writing, she can be found sipping kombucha, cuddling her kitties, or co-piloting the Millennium Falcon.

About Karla Serrato

Karla Serrato is a Chicago-based bilingual audiobook narrator. She received her BA in theatre from Loyola University Chicago, along with a BA in psychology and a minor in dance, and her MS in arts administration from Drexel University. In addition to her work with audiobooks, she has appeared on and off screen in numerous plays, musicals, commercials, indie films, and industrials. She also produces and hosts The Potty Mouth Poopcast.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather Adores Books on October 18, 2024

3.5⭐ Genre ~ young adult Setting ~ California Publication date ~ May 16, 2023 Est Page Count ~ 313 (35 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 8 hours 42 minutes Narrator ~ Karla Serrato POV ~ single 1st Featuring ~ coming of age, baking competition, no steamage ~ kissing only I'm not reading too many YA books lately,......more

Goodreads review by Jena on February 04, 2023

My experience reading Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success was admittedly a strange one. On one hand, I was quite impressed with Jessica Parra's writing. Honestly, this did not feel like a debut novel, which I applaud. The characters were heartfelt and the pacing was solid. On the other hand, I was reall......more

Goodreads review by Bethany (Beautifully Bookish Bethany) on August 22, 2023

A solid YA coming of age story about navigating your parents expectations and finding the courage to go after what you want. This follows Rubi, a Cuban-American high school student who loves working at her parents bakery and has secretly signed up for a baking competition. But her parents are determ......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on October 12, 2023

This book is the perfect recipe for a delightful, heartwarming read that will leave you with a smile on your face. Ruby Ramos has concocted a story that's a blend of sweet, swoon-worthy moments and well-crafted characters, creating a dreamy combination that provides quick and enjoyable entertainment......more

Goodreads review by Louise on May 07, 2023

Rubi is the daughter of Cuban immigrants who have worked really hard to succeed with their bakery (now two bakeries!) in wealthy Orange County, California. Rubi’s parents are firmly set on her going to college to become a lawyer (their American dream) and she has worked hard to make that happen. She......more