Review for Saved by the Bellini
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I just had to get this book from Netgalley when I saw it. I knew I wouldn’t get all of it, which is also thanks to the fact I live in the Netherlands and not all things come across the ocean to my country. But I was looking forward to things I would recognise and also that I could make! Yum!
I have to say I expected just movies and shows, music as well, but this one also features fashion, food, technology and some other things, of course all from the 90s. As I expected with the first section (movies/books/shows) + the last section (music), I recognised the most from. So happy to see things like Titanic, Saved by the Bell, Goosebumps, Genie in a Bottle (now I got it in my head, thanks author), Barbie Girl (also in my head). And then there were other sections were I recognised things here and there. Like Slap Wrap (though the bracelets had another name) or Zelda or creepy Furbys. But others I just had no clue. It wasn’t bad, in fact I learned quite a few fun US things and wish I could have been there for them. Or at least some. not all. Haha. I loved how the author gave us a short blurb on what the movie was on + some thoughts and then went on to the drinks. I love that there were some higher and lower alcohol drinks and I loved the variety of them. From sweet to sour. From easy to hard. It was just so much fun and I definitely would like to try some of these out. A lot of them sound delicious and yummy.
For some items I will have to do more effort, like root beer. And I guess I can just use tap water instead of filtered as our water here is drinkable. XD
I also love that each drink/show/whatever else was accompanied by an illustration! I really liked the style and how well it captured that 90s vibe/feel!
All in all, if you love the 90s, were a 90s kid, love drinks, or just want a fun book, be sure to check out this one! I would recommend it.
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2 thoughts on “Review for Saved by the Bellini”
This looks like such a fun book! Especially now that I’m having a serious case of 90s nostalgia and have the songs you mentioned stuck in my head (thanks a whole lot). LOL!
Haha, you are very welcome! 😂🤭