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readingwithtemperance's review against another edition
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? Yes
5.0
If you are a lover of baking competition shows or just yummy desserts this book is for you!
I had so much fun reading The Dos and Donuts of Love. The competition was done so well I felt like I was actually watching the show.
I thought the author did very well writing Shireen's panic attacks. And I loved thatChris helped her through them despite them not being on the beat of terms.
I was so disappointed whenNiamh was the one who ruined Shireen's dish. But also so happy it wasn't Chris!
My heart soared whenChris and Shireen's parents became friends after feuding for so long. And combined forces to open their own shop!
Another thing I really loved were the punny chapter headers! I loved that they were all dessert themed and a clue of what was to come. I wish authors included them more!
This was absolutely incredible and now I want donuts.
I had so much fun reading The Dos and Donuts of Love. The competition was done so well I felt like I was actually watching the show.
I thought the author did very well writing Shireen's panic attacks. And I loved that
I was so disappointed when
My heart soared when
Another thing I really loved were the punny chapter headers! I loved that they were all dessert themed and a clue of what was to come. I wish authors included them more!
This was absolutely incredible and now I want donuts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Racial slurs
Minor: Lesbophobia
psistillreadyou's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Racial slurs and Lesbophobia
jaz_gets_literary's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audiobook copy of this book. All opinions are my own thoughts.
I throughly enjoyed this book. It was so cute but also thoughtful. Shireen is trying to get over her breakup with her girlfriend Chris when she learns that she has been accepted into the Junior Irish Baking Show. That’s great news but the problem is her ex is also in the competition. How is she supposed to move in when she’s now forced to be near her for the competition? Or could bring around Chris fix things and the get back together? No Shireen must focus on the competition because her parents bakery needs the help or her winning. That’s easier said than done when another competitor seems to have her eye on her. Being on a televised baking show with her ex and a possible new love interest should be fine right? What could go wrong?
This was an excellent read with so many aspects to learn about. I enjoy reading about different cultures. Learning about Shireen’s Bangladeshi culture in this book made me want to research more into the culture altogether. I learned that other POC cultures deal with the same issues as African American families. I loved that Shireen’s family was supportive of her. A young lesbian couple with POC characters, I’m so glad that youth will be able to see themselves in these characters. While the book was lighthearted and fun it also covered topics that are a little harder. POC youths lack of support from their parents when they come out, them feeling like they have to help support the families, them feeling like that can’t make their own path in life and have to do what their parents want them to do, difficult parent interactions, online bullying because or race and different relationship/friendship dynamics. These are all things that need to be discussed more in YA literature since our youth are actually going through these things. I really enjoyed the author’s note at the end. The narrator of the audiobook was great and kept me engaged the entire time. I look forward to reading more books from this author and other audiobooks from the narrator
I throughly enjoyed this book. It was so cute but also thoughtful. Shireen is trying to get over her breakup with her girlfriend Chris when she learns that she has been accepted into the Junior Irish Baking Show. That’s great news but the problem is her ex is also in the competition. How is she supposed to move in when she’s now forced to be near her for the competition? Or could bring around Chris fix things and the get back together? No Shireen must focus on the competition because her parents bakery needs the help or her winning. That’s easier said than done when another competitor seems to have her eye on her. Being on a televised baking show with her ex and a possible new love interest should be fine right? What could go wrong?
This was an excellent read with so many aspects to learn about. I enjoy reading about different cultures. Learning about Shireen’s Bangladeshi culture in this book made me want to research more into the culture altogether. I learned that other POC cultures deal with the same issues as African American families. I loved that Shireen’s family was supportive of her. A young lesbian couple with POC characters, I’m so glad that youth will be able to see themselves in these characters. While the book was lighthearted and fun it also covered topics that are a little harder. POC youths lack of support from their parents when they come out, them feeling like they have to help support the families, them feeling like that can’t make their own path in life and have to do what their parents want them to do, difficult parent interactions, online bullying because or race and different relationship/friendship dynamics. These are all things that need to be discussed more in YA literature since our youth are actually going through these things. I really enjoyed the author’s note at the end. The narrator of the audiobook was great and kept me engaged the entire time. I look forward to reading more books from this author and other audiobooks from the narrator
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Lesbophobia
jemmaisntcool's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism
Moderate: Fatphobia, Racial slurs, and Lesbophobia
cozyscones's review against another edition
hopeful
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Fatphobia and Toxic relationship
Minor: Lesbophobia
auteaandtales's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Racism, and Lesbophobia
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