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thisboricuareader's review
4.0
This was so cute!!! The celebrityxbaker is a cute take. She teaches him how to bake for a show and they connect. The way this book address grief was nice, for me.
Lindsay had lost her father a few years ago and she was still struggling with the loss, and Ryan had only lost his mom suddenly. So they connect because of the grief. Overall I thought it was cute. The third act was Meh.
Lindsay had lost her father a few years ago and she was still struggling with the loss, and Ryan had only lost his mom suddenly. So they connect because of the grief. Overall I thought it was cute. The third act was Meh.
queenoferebor's review
2.0
Good things this book has: commentary on racism in Hollywood, on social media, Asian representation, mental health issues, family trauma.
However, I found the general plot, character development and writing style lacking. I liked the general idea of the book and where it was trying to go, but the execuction left me underwhelmed and a little bit disappointed.
However, I found the general plot, character development and writing style lacking. I liked the general idea of the book and where it was trying to go, but the execuction left me underwhelmed and a little bit disappointed.
nadak's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It felt a bit slow for my own liking, but that's just a personal opinion.
Overall, it was a light-hearted book an easy read to pass time, but lacked a lot in terms of interesting plot points and development.
Overall, it was a light-hearted book an easy read to pass time, but lacked a lot in terms of interesting plot points and development.
jazzyjbox's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.25
mcpham's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
koz108's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
julia0490's review
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? Yes
3.0
rellimreads's review
4.0
Awe! This was a super sweet, low angst, hunger inducing, giggle generating, and adorable listen.
If you’re like me and sometimes lament how unbelievable a couple is because they’ve spent four days together and are now madly in love - this book is for you. I adored all the time Ryan and Lindsay spent getting to know one another, becoming friends, then more. How Ryan is learning to open up about his feelings and Lindsay dealing with the public side of dating a movie star.
Seriously - have snacks nearby because Lindsay spends a good chunk of the book teaching Ryan how to bake. All those descriptions of donuts, cakes, frostings… all the flavors. (BRB, I need another donut!)
This was so much more than a romance. The family and friends aspect was wonderful as well. Lau balanced the good and the bad of interpersonal relationships without creating a villain. A lot of it was just learning how to communicate, live with grief, and other major life events.
I loved that the only blip in their relationship was resolved quickly and Ryan & Lindsay’s HEA. A sweet little epilogue was the sprinkles on top.
Narration:
Carolyn Kang and Kenzo Lee’s narration was absolutely delightful. They both have the perfect voice for 20-somethings and the personalities Lau wrote. It was so easy to just put in my earbuds and get completely lost in the story.
If you’re like me and sometimes lament how unbelievable a couple is because they’ve spent four days together and are now madly in love - this book is for you. I adored all the time Ryan and Lindsay spent getting to know one another, becoming friends, then more. How Ryan is learning to open up about his feelings and Lindsay dealing with the public side of dating a movie star.
Seriously - have snacks nearby because Lindsay spends a good chunk of the book teaching Ryan how to bake. All those descriptions of donuts, cakes, frostings… all the flavors. (BRB, I need another donut!)
This was so much more than a romance. The family and friends aspect was wonderful as well. Lau balanced the good and the bad of interpersonal relationships without creating a villain. A lot of it was just learning how to communicate, live with grief, and other major life events.
I loved that the only blip in their relationship was resolved quickly and Ryan & Lindsay’s HEA. A sweet little epilogue was the sprinkles on top.
Narration:
Carolyn Kang and Kenzo Lee’s narration was absolutely delightful. They both have the perfect voice for 20-somethings and the personalities Lau wrote. It was so easy to just put in my earbuds and get completely lost in the story.