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fromthefoxhole's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hall does a really excellent job with pacing, everything is whip smart and witty, especially our MC Rosaline. She's honestly a badass (I will never understand how people have the energy to do anything on top of being a parent, it's such involved and hard work) but she's also so genuine. She's balanced, both flawed and fleshed out enough to feel human, like I could pop down the street and she'd greet me with a cup of tea.
Harry, our burly cinnamon roll love interest, is a man of few words who really goes all out with acts of service for those he cares about. There are so many times in this book that I highlighted and my comment is just "ðŸ˜ðŸ˜" because he's such a gentle and kind man.
Also, Amelie is the love of my life, and I hope one day she becomes a marine biologist who focuses on deep sea exploration.
Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Abortion
kaitlinnoodles's review
- 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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Biphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Abortion, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
aimzthereader's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I loved the writing style. I loved the plot especially the setting of it being on the Great bake which is the Great British bake off 100%. It was I reretibg to hear about the competition while having a romance happen at the same time. This id also a story of friendship. The power of standing up for yourself and being your true self and being fine with that and making others realize they need to be accepting and respectful.
The daughter in this is also super cute and that’s a great storyline of seeing Rosaline as a single mother and all the experiences that go along with that.
There were many many moments where I found myself snapping/clapping along at this book, nodding my head and smiling and also getting mad at certain characters. This book also made me watch the great British bake off and I highly recommend that for a
Multimedia experience.
I will read many more books by Alexis hall because to me this book was perfection .
Graphic: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Body shaming, Violence, and Medical content
savvyrosereads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Rosaline Palmer, a bisexual single mother, hopes that a spot on reality competition show Bake Expectations will be just the change her life needs. But she isn’t counting on the two handsome men that may just throw all her life choices into question…
For some reason, I deeply procrastinated reading this book. Even though I kept telling myself to get to it, I managed to put it off over and over again, until finally the second book in the series came out and I decided I absolutely had to get to this one. And, once again, I am over here questioning all of my choices in life because I waited so long but I LOVE THIS BOOK. It was absolutely hilarious, and charming, and covered deep topics while still being lighthearted. The characters were all fantastic, and I already cannot wait to revisit this world in the next book.
I’m normally not one for a love triangle, but the set-up here makes a lot of sense and really helps to drive the larger plot themes and enable Rosaline’s eventual self-discovery. And her eventual choice is, without exaggeration, now in my top five all-time favorite book boyfriends—I truly may never stop thinking about him, or about this entire story.
I could go on, but really, the bottom line is don’t be like me and procrastinate—go read this book now!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: love triangles; bisexual representation; baking competitions
CW: Sexual assault; biphobia; some discussion of anxiety/mental illness.
Graphic: Biphobia and Sexual assault
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Mental illness
piecesofamber's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Mental illness and Sexism
thefatpaperback's review
3.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Fatphobia
eamily's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Biphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Abortion, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Outing
karolinaz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Minor: Cancer, Mental illness, and Misogyny
rey_therese07's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Biphobia, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
melaniereadsbooks's review
- 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
Graphic: Biphobia, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship