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nicola_june's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
nachtblueher's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
hyzie's review
lighthearted
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
youngloveleroy's review
fast-paced
4.0
This was a quick read, good for Valentine's Day. I think that the book worked because it was short. Some lines felt a bit repetitive (how many times does any particular perso say "Orcs Take Their Brides in the Dark of Winter!"?) There was a big emphasis on mating and babies, because Orcs don't do casual.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
booknerd626's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
daniellederb's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
unusablebooklore's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Not a huge fan of this type of first person narrative. It felt as it I was being spoken to as opposed to being a passive observer of the story.
Even for a Novella it seemed incredibly rushed and full of repetition.
Overall okay, would have liked to read a less rushed version that had a polished feel. This felt like a Wattpad book without an editor.
Edit: After reading the other two books in this collection I feel cheated. Books two and three are good, Cupcakes was actually so good I want more. Give this one a miss. They are all entirely stand alone and this one won’t be missed.
Even for a Novella it seemed incredibly rushed and full of repetition.
Overall okay, would have liked to read a less rushed version that had a polished feel. This felt like a Wattpad book without an editor.
Edit: After reading the other two books in this collection I feel cheated. Books two and three are good, Cupcakes was actually so good I want more. Give this one a miss. They are all entirely stand alone and this one won’t be missed.
emmelnie's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
What a bonbon of a book Cookies for my Orc Neighbor was! I devoured this book in a couple of hours. It’s full of typical tropes, but it was fun to read.
Grace lives next door to Alden. And she’s completely fascinated by him, to the point where no human guy can really hold her interest. But Alden is a bit of a recluse. Grace only sees him going out and coming in, but when Alden gets a puppy, she decides to take matters into her own hands and start up a conversation. However, it’s winter.
So why is that a big deal? Well, it seems that in winter the orcs are, er, a *bit* more interested in mating than other times of the year. As a matter of fact, they are almost compelled to seek out a mate. So when Alden realizes that Grace is interested in him, and when he sees how lovely and charming she is, and when he learns that she can cook—well, Alden is pretty much a goner.
There’s nothing revelatory in here. But I thought this was a charming little tale of orcs utterly integrated into our society (Alden likes to head to a bar that serves orc ale, and he rejoices in the fact that his old home has high ceilings so his horns aren’t hitting everything when he’s inside).
So if you’re looking for something in the spirit of the season, that’ll make you smile, and that features two protagonists who can’t deny their overwhelming interest in one another, pick up Cookies for my Orc Neighbor. After all, we deserve a bonbon every once in a while.
Grace lives next door to Alden. And she’s completely fascinated by him, to the point where no human guy can really hold her interest. But Alden is a bit of a recluse. Grace only sees him going out and coming in, but when Alden gets a puppy, she decides to take matters into her own hands and start up a conversation. However, it’s winter.
So why is that a big deal? Well, it seems that in winter the orcs are, er, a *bit* more interested in mating than other times of the year. As a matter of fact, they are almost compelled to seek out a mate. So when Alden realizes that Grace is interested in him, and when he sees how lovely and charming she is, and when he learns that she can cook—well, Alden is pretty much a goner.
There’s nothing revelatory in here. But I thought this was a charming little tale of orcs utterly integrated into our society (Alden likes to head to a bar that serves orc ale, and he rejoices in the fact that his old home has high ceilings so his horns aren’t hitting everything when he’s inside).
So if you’re looking for something in the spirit of the season, that’ll make you smile, and that features two protagonists who can’t deny their overwhelming interest in one another, pick up Cookies for my Orc Neighbor. After all, we deserve a bonbon every once in a while.