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Jan 03, 2010

Christine rated it:

‘Let Them Eat Cake’ was a scrumptious surprise for me. Normally, I’m not a reader of contemporary women’s fiction, but in Sandra Byrd’s latest I was truly enchanted—even won over to this genre. If you are looking for something light yet heart-tugging, funny yet realistic, something that draws you in with a gentle but riveting story then I recommend this highly. It’s about dreams coming true in a real way, without the tired, overused type of ending. A happy ending yes, but satisfying on so many l More...

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Mar 02, 2010

Amanda rated it:

I really enjoyed the French in this book--be warned! it will make you crave French pastries, coffee, and good food--and have already requested the next two in the series from my library. It was refreshing to read a book NOT based on plotline of: girl meets guy, girl falls for guy, complication, complication resolved, girl and guy live happily ever after. I look forward to see what the author does with the rest of the series. The recipes sprinkled throughout caught my interest though most seem More...

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Dec 17, 2009

Allison rated it:

As a recent college graduate living in Seattle having studied (though not majoring in it) French, it’s fairly safe to say I could relate to the main character of this novel, Lexi Stuart who lives in Seattle with her parents and finds herself working in a French bakery. As no exception to the “Christian chick-lit” genre, this book leans heavily upon the tried-and-true model of an initially single character who has fallen away from her relationship with God and is at some sort of crossroads. Lexi More...

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Sep 04, 2009

Carrie rated it:

This was a cute book. I picked it up at the library because I wanted something light to read on the beach, and this was a good pick for that.

This is the story of Lexi, a girl who has somewhat recently graduated from college and is trying to find her place in the world. I'd be willing to bet that most of us can relate to at least some element of what she's going through....trying to find a job that she enjoys and that doesn't make her choice of major seem like a waste, trying to fin More...

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Mar 04, 2011

Deb rated it:

We have another delightful story to add to the pile of Christian Chick LIt. Lex is recently unemployed, in need of a new place to live, and without a man in her life. Still she is unsure about working at a French bakery--the owner may be handsome and suave, but it seems to be a waste of her college degree in French studies. But she is trying to follow where God and her heart are leading her--and it seems to be to a place where she can use her love of cuisine and the french culture. It was a More...

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Jan 29, 2011

Erin rated it:

I didn't know anything about this author when I picked it up off the shelf, just wanted an easy fluff read (which it was). I didn't realize it was going to be religious, but I actually really enjoyed it. It was a sweet story about some things that happen to a 20-something girl after college, most of which I could relate to, accompanied by some spiritual undertones. I liked the idea of a young girl not being embarrassed to admit she relies on God for guidance at times. I appreciated the senti More...

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Apr 26, 2010

Anne rated it:

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Feb 01, 2010

Suzanne rated it:

This is a cute book. I read it in 2 days but could be read in an afternoon.
Lexi is at a crossroads in her life. She moves back home after college graduation until she finds her career in life. She takes a translating job that she really doesn't like. She gets fired from that within a month or so. Her parents are selling their house and moving to a retirement community so Lexi needs to find a place to live. She finds a job in a bakery which is super since she really does love cooking/baki More...

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Oct 05, 2011

Dani rated it:

A cute story for any twenty-something Christian gal trying to find her way. Lexi has been in and out of meaningless jobs for too long and finally takes a swing at something she just might love. But alas, God doesn't make life simple, and it's the surprise decisions that she suddenly has to make that cause her to really think about her life and where it's going.

Was pretty uplifting for me to read right now. Definitely needed a book like this. I would've rated this a 3.5 stars but there More...

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May 08, 2010

Melissa rated it:

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Jan 21, 2010

Sara rated it:

Let Them Eat Cake is the first novel I have read which was written by Sandra Byrd. I really enjoyed this book. I felt the pacing of the story was right on - and the main character Lexi, a native of Seattle who is a French speaking bakery clerk, - was flawed and realistic, but not overly obsessed with herself as similar characters in chick lit tend to be. Even though I am a low-carber, i find the world of baking fascinating - and trying to remember my high school French was fun also!
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Oct 05, 2009

Brenda rated it:

I can't even begin to express how much I loved this book. I had previously read the second book, so I knew what decisions she was going to make at the end of the book. There was no suspense, and yet I still very much enjoyed the journey of reading. I cried at the end, not because it was sad, but because I loved the book so much, and it was over.

This book had a lot of things I love. First, it was a book, so it gets bonus points right there. Second, there was talk of Paris and France ( More...

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Sep 02, 2008

Natalie rated it:

Let Them Eat Cake by Sandra Byrd is sweet and satisfying from the mouth-watering cover art to the last page. This book is more than just "chick lit". As the debut of a series striving to reach that gap of twenties-something young women, Cake is a visual and mental treat--and the petit fours on the cover are almost too realistic to be bearable.

What makes it different? I can honestly state that there were many times while reading that I forgot where I was and became lost in L More...

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Aug 09, 2008

Virginia rated it:

When I picked up this book, I expected a few jabs at Marie Antoinette, or maybe a heroine who was as cluelessly pampered. Instead I met Lexi, a likable heroine who is anything but pampered, and I developed an appetite for French pastry. Lexi is fired from her boring job, and is about to be thrown out of the family nest as her parents literally sell her home right out from under her in preparation to moving to their retirement dream home. Lexi takes a job that is far beneath her abilities and inc More...

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Oct 28, 2010

Jennifer rated it:

I was first exposed to Sandra Byrd through a giveaway on Goodreads for her London Confidential series. I loved it, and decided I needed to read more from this author. I read this in one day, and was facinated by the characters (even if as a tightwad Lexi's shopping habits made me cringe!) :)

Lexi is setting off in life to find her dream job, but she doesn't even know what that is. She gets a job in a bakery and then is ready to quit when she gets an amazing offer. . . actually two More...

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Dec 03, 2008

Holly (2 Kids and Tired) rated it:

Definitely chick-lit. Light and fluffy with very little depth or substance. Lexi is a college graduate going from job to job. Her degree is impractical, having something to do with French culture and literature. She moves back home, only to find that her parents are in the midst of preparing to sell their home and move to a retirement community. Predictably, Lexi's choices disappoint them. However, Lexi loves all things French and is determined to find employment that will indulge her.
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Jun 30, 2010

Tressa rated it:

This is about a girl who can't seem to keep down a job, doesn't have any dates, graduated with a degree that she hasn't been able to use, and is trying to find God again, but loves cooking and ends up working in a French cafe. She eventually runs into a guy who actually might stick around and gets the opportunity she's always wanted. The book was a little slow for me and the main girl read into her boss unrealistically, but otherwise it was a cute read.

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Mar 22, 2008

Pam rated it:

03/21/08
TITLE/AUTHOR: LET THEM EAT CAKE BY Sandra Byrd
RATING: 4/B
GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: Fiction, 2007, 310 pgs
SERIES/STAND ALONE: Stand- Alone
TIME/PLACE: present/Seattle
CHARACTERS: Lexi Stuart/baker
FIRST LINES: Catbert avoided catching my eye -- never a good sign.

COMMENTS: 03/03/08 rec bookcrossing ring/ray. A pleasant Christian fiction read. Lexi is a young woman in early 20's searching for the right job post college. It was refresh More...

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Sep 15, 2011

Danielle rated it:

At the time that I picked the book up, I did not know it was a Christian chick lit book. This didn’t put me off in the least so I continued reading. . I thoroughly enjoy most parts of the book – baking, the French and the recipes (which I would love to try). I did however think that the book ending was a bit abrupt, but found out later it was because this is the first in a series

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Dec 14, 2011

Micheala rated it:

This is a great Christian-Romance! While Let Them Eat Cake was an easy read, it was still heart-warming. And I'm sure any girl (no matter the age) would be able to relate to Lexi's longing to discover where she belongs (and to possibly grab a boyfriend along the way). This is one of those fun yet realistic books that will leave you in a good mood & feeling ready to go out and chase your dreams. (No matter how far away those dreams may be.) ^_^

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Feb 27, 2011

Kacey rated it:

I absolutely loved this book. I found that I was able to relate to Lexi really well after graduating college and trying to find "the best fit" job for my career path, which I'm still uncertain about. What I love is how she wasn't afraid to take a chance on finding God, the ideal job and love. Great book and I can't wait to read more by Sandra Byrd.

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Jul 29, 2011

Emily added it

Preachy, talked about the dangers of having sex before marriage about 200 pages in and AND used a character's history as a rape victim to make it all the more immoral. God it was so enjoyable up until the last 80 pages. Unless you are a hard core christian and want your romantic novels to preach to you, I DO NOT recommend this book.

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Jul 20, 2009

Amy rated it:

This book will not change the world, but it completely made me want to make home-made cakes! The carrot cake recipe in the end is fantastic. This is a story of a family's transitions of aging parents, the sandwich generation, unemployment (so appropriate for today's ethos) and how the main character turns her passion into profession.

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Mar 09, 2011

Brenda rated it:

I thought this was a romance, but it only sort of is. Not that that diminished the enjoyment--the fellow is amazingly nice and Lexi is an engaging main character. Good Christian values without feeling too preachy. A fun, light read with a spattering of French. I'll read more by this author.

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Nov 25, 2009

Laura rated it:

This was a cute book and a fast read. I liked reading about a 20something who didn't know where her life was headed, what her passions are, and what career she wants. I can totally relate.

The book was fast paced and kept me interested and the ending was one I'm satisfied with.

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Jun 06, 2010

Caryl added it

The books is good in and of itself, and helps with being happy with who you are and what you have even when it feels like you're scraping the very bottom of society.. But warning! it's guaranteed to make you want baked goods--a lot of baked goods :P

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May 12, 2009

Krystal rated it:

This was a cute boook - I think I have found another author that I really will enjoy! I did not care for the main character in the beginning of the book at all, but as she grew, developed, and changed, I found myself liking her more and rooting her on!

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Jan 22, 2011

Jami rated it:

Hands down one of the absolute worse books I have ever had the misfortune of reading. Using the bible and Jesus as a 2X4 in your face- treating God like he's the hippie neighbor next door. If this can get published and sold- anything can.

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Aug 10, 2011

Kristy rated it:

I just couldn't finish it. I tried. It started out good and fun but then there were just too many Bible and Church references in it for me. It had to potential to a fun and lighthearted book but was just to deeply imbedded religiously.

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Apr 13, 2009

Melinda rated it:

I love books about baking and christian fiction, and this book was a great easy read. It's about a woman who has to decide what to do with her life, and she has options- - - cubicle office work or a small bakery. It's a great book!

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