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carhal's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
mixtercharlie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.0
A fun lighthearted read. However, the plot and actions seemed to be an afterthought or a happy coincidence of the characters emotions and relationships. However, the characters are very well written and the emotions, dialogue and growth of the characters is palpable. I would recommend this book as a more middle grade/freshman crowd, as the book is easy to read and despite the characters ages very appropriate for younger readers.
manudonato's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
sarz's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
storybrooke13's review against another edition
4.0
very heartwarming & sweet. I wish I could visit the bakeries tbh! 4.5 stars.
freadomlibrary's review against another edition
2.0
Trigger warnings: death, cancer, feuding, injuries
I am so disappointed. I've been interested in this book since it was announced. I love a good retelling and I thought it was so great that it was set in Brazil and based on the author's hometown. However, not a lot of this book worked for me. I wasn't a fan of the writing style, it was kind of all over the place and not the most engaging. While I understood the main character and why her inner monologue was so scattered and flipping back and forth, it made it difficult for me to connect with her and trust her as a narrator. This also made it hard for me to buy into the romance and even into the families' feud. Everything just seemed so blown out of proportion and dramatic for drama's sake, and not because the stakes really made it that way. I did enjoy the way the author explored grief and how hard it is to process personally as well as in a family. I loved all the descriptions of food and the discussions on gentrification. But I need characters to keep me engaged in a story and it didn't work out that way in this story unfortunately.
I am so disappointed. I've been interested in this book since it was announced. I love a good retelling and I thought it was so great that it was set in Brazil and based on the author's hometown. However, not a lot of this book worked for me. I wasn't a fan of the writing style, it was kind of all over the place and not the most engaging. While I understood the main character and why her inner monologue was so scattered and flipping back and forth, it made it difficult for me to connect with her and trust her as a narrator. This also made it hard for me to buy into the romance and even into the families' feud. Everything just seemed so blown out of proportion and dramatic for drama's sake, and not because the stakes really made it that way. I did enjoy the way the author explored grief and how hard it is to process personally as well as in a family. I loved all the descriptions of food and the discussions on gentrification. But I need characters to keep me engaged in a story and it didn't work out that way in this story unfortunately.
samsbookreview's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25