In this episode of Sip Back and Read, we unpack Sweet Heat by Bolu Babalola, following Kiki as she balances love, ambition, and the pressure of carrying her family’s restaurant legacy while navigating a connection that brings equal parts comfort and challenge. We talk through the big moments and character choices, then put ourselves in their shoes to ask what we would do differently, what we’d stand on, and what we’d risk for the people and dreams we love. And because this story is full of flavor, we sip and snack along with the book, making our Sweet Heat cocktail and suya burgers, both inspired by the vibes on the page.