Reviews

Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Lau

onceuponthesewords's review

3.0

3.5/5 stars

I’ve been reading so many thrillers lately, so this book was a good break from all that.

First off, I absolutely loved all the asian representation! I adored Melvin Lee (at first) and laughed during his “set”; it actually felt like I was sitting in comedy club, and I enjoyed that.

Ryan was FREAKING adorable. While the lack of communication was frustrating at times, both of the characters’ problems were valid and understandable.

I’m not a huge baker myself, but every baking romance novel I’ve read so far has been super cute and makes me want to get into it. Please, Ryan, be my baking teacher. Thank you.

katharines's review

1.0

51... that's how many times we were reminded about his abs. I was so distracted by the constant mentions that I started an actual tally. We were also told at least 66 times how perfect and good-looking he was.

I finished the book, but I wouldn't say I enjoyed it. Contemporary romance is definitely not my genre.

13_dear_reader_13's review

5.0

I love this book. Honestly, I had the hardest time putting it down. The writing was witty and funny and engaging. It was realistic and dealt with sensitive topics of death and grief in such a human and moving manner.

The sex is realistic and the romance too. The characters are well crafted as individuals and in their relationship.

I want this book to be turned into a movie so badly. It would absolutely be amazing! Not going to lie by the end of book, I was preordering a tickets to see it in theater in my mind.

Definitely will be picking up any book by Jackie Lau in the future. Also, recommending this to all of my friends and anyone who will listen.

allore's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

thebookwh0re's review

It was so slow and boring. And while some parts were cute, the writing style just isn't for me. When we had to read 7 pages of a small side characters comedy show I threw in the towel. We got a whole stand up comedy set, but it's take. 150 pages to slightly develop these character's relationship and their character arc. There are better books I could be reading ✌🏼

hmorgz11's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad 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

3.75

drwilldabeast's review

lighthearted medium-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

4.25

It was a fun story! I enjoyed Ryan and Lindsay a lot. The

sex scenes

could have been a bit more descriptive, but otherwise they were fine.

mmeagan's review

2.0

Loved the Toronto setting but this was a little boring. DNF'd @ 18% on audio

catsandbookspluspup's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

migimon2002's review

4.0

A sweet little summer read. The ending was a bit meh for me, and the baking contest scenes were a touch anticlimactic. It was neat reading a rom-com set in Canada…made some of the inside jokes extra funny since I could relate. The Asian cultural representation was also great. Lots of steamy scenes. Overall, the story was a bit contrived (and the off again/on again “conflict” so late in the book seemed unnecessary) but not anything I wouldn’t have expected from this genre. Donut mode your chance to read this fun romance novel.