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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
This book is about Sadie Thatcher, a 30 baker whose having a really tough year. I thought the premise of the book sounded so fun, who doesn't want to have a chance at a do-over?
I liked this book until I didn't. I didn't care for all the punny food references and the way she describes the other main character towards the beginning of the book. The reasons I didn't like this book may be up other folks alley. There are also many pop culture references. There are so many instances of sexism both in her relationships outside of work with others and in the workplace. I didn't make it to the end without skimming (started skimming around the 30% mark) but there is a element of found family that I would like liked to be explored more. The main female character is headstrong which I appreciate. Thanks for letting me read this early, but again because of the reasons I outlined this book just was not my taste after all.
I liked this book until I didn't. I didn't care for all the punny food references and the way she describes the other main character towards the beginning of the book. The reasons I didn't like this book may be up other folks alley. There are also many pop culture references. There are so many instances of sexism both in her relationships outside of work with others and in the workplace. I didn't make it to the end without skimming (started skimming around the 30% mark) but there is a element of found family that I would like liked to be explored more. The main female character is headstrong which I appreciate. Thanks for letting me read this early, but again because of the reasons I outlined this book just was not my taste after all.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5⭐️ I like a Sliding Doors-type story. Fun to read at New Years. I liked it but not sure it’s super memorable.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
4.5. Very cute, perfect holiday read to immerse yourself in over the Christmas break! Could have done with fewer baking-related metaphors (yes, we know she's a pastry chef), but it was still... well, sweet as a cinnamon roll.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
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:
Yes
Despite a resolution to post reviews soon after I finish the book I am behind on my January reads. This was a surprise 5 star read. I picked it from the TBR Jar and it ended up being great timing since the book is set a New Years where the main character Sadie wishes for a do-over of the past year. I liked that it wasn't a one for one last time this event happened and I'm going to do better. There were some obviously, but it did make it feel like her decisions had stakes. This book had my favorite early 2000s rom com vibes while still dealing with some heavier stuff (trigger warning for sexual harassment). I read this book in one sitting i liked it so much.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes