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aishallnot's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Lesbophobia
kbairbooks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was so cute. SO CUTE. It was flirty, and sexy, and emotional, and sweet, and delightful. I loved the characters and the baking competition and Scotland and all the delicious foodie goodness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Lesbophobia
amivireads's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse
mochoa037's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Lesbophobia
ticktock's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Lesbophobia
reb_curt's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emily_mh's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was cosy and Christmassy, and a wonderful sapphic romance. I am in awe of Herrera’s ability to create fleshed out main characters with believable connection and chemistry in under 150 pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
rorikae's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
'Mangos and Mistletoe' by Adriana Herrera is a festive holiday novella that incorporates baking and a little bit of spice.
Kiskeya Burgos and Sully Morales each entered the Holiday Baking Challenge to help set them up for careers in baking. What they didn't expect were to be paired up with each other and feel an instant attraction. Now they have to balance their lust for one another with preparing the perfect holiday treats to crush the competition.
Herrera has created a fun and festive novella that's the perfect bite of romance around the holiday season. She balances spice with sweetness while also creating two characters that you come to quickly care for. Despite it being a novella, she provides a good enough amount of backstory to feel that we know the characters while also balancing the plot.
My one downside is that I don't love instalove in my romances. Since this is a novella, the instalove does make some sense as it allows for the characters to explore their relationship despite the shorter page length.
If you're looking for a fun romance that's perfect for this wintery holiday season, 'Mangoes and Mistletoe' is a great option.
Kiskeya Burgos and Sully Morales each entered the Holiday Baking Challenge to help set them up for careers in baking. What they didn't expect were to be paired up with each other and feel an instant attraction. Now they have to balance their lust for one another with preparing the perfect holiday treats to crush the competition.
Herrera has created a fun and festive novella that's the perfect bite of romance around the holiday season. She balances spice with sweetness while also creating two characters that you come to quickly care for. Despite it being a novella, she provides a good enough amount of backstory to feel that we know the characters while also balancing the plot.
My one downside is that I don't love instalove in my romances. Since this is a novella, the instalove does make some sense as it allows for the characters to explore their relationship despite the shorter page length.
If you're looking for a fun romance that's perfect for this wintery holiday season, 'Mangoes and Mistletoe' is a great option.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia
lennie_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content