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readingwithtemperance'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 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.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Racial slurs
Minor: Lesbophobia
andykarnik's review against another edition
- 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
I loved how the protagonist felt that these were some of the highest-stakes moments of her LIFE and yet for me the reader this was a really low-stakes story. I mean
Highly recommend the audiobook version if you have the chance. The narrator does an excellent job (to my American ears) with the various accents characters have, making the setting come that much more to life.
Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism
Minor: Bullying
pencilspeaker's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Fatphobia, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Racial slurs and Bullying
monstrouscosmos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Relationships: 9/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 8/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Plot/Intrigue: 8/10
Internal Logic: 10/10
Entertainment: 7/10
Overall: 60/70, 4.25*
I wanted a book that didn't have any spice so when I saw that this was YA I was initially so excited! when I found out how young the characters would actually be it became hard for me to stick with listening for awhile. nothing against younger characters! but teen romance isn't really what I was expecting/hoping for. I'm glad I stuck it out though, this was such a heartfelt story! definitely something I wish I'd had as a teenager. a very sweet coming of age story!
Graphic: Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship
pey333'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: Racism and Fatphobia
Moderate: Bullying and Toxic relationship
evelynyle_88'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 love the character development in Shireen Malik; the main character of this book. And I love how while reading The Dos and Donuts of Love from start to finish... it was like watching Masterchef in baking version! Very creative idea to this donut book after all.
And the ending? It was perfect; as sweet as donuts should be. Thank you, Adiba for this cute story of a young love. Overall... I enjoyed my journey knowing Shireen Malik and her best friend also her competitors in Junior Irish Baking Show.
Good job! Can't wait for your another work (if there will be any). Teehee...
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship
headinthepages's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, Racial slurs, Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Racism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
lettuce_read's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Fatphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Bullying
readingthroughinfinity'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? No
4.0
GBBO fans are definitely going to enjoy this one! The story focuses on Shireen, a young Irish/Bangladeshi baker, and her journey through the Junior Irish Baking Competition. Shireen is a lovely character, driven and confident in what she wants out of the show (and her future career). I guessed some of the twists and the end-game romance, but this was a very fun, fly-through-it-in-one-sitting kind of book. Adiba Jaigirdar has done it again.
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Fatphobia
brokenbodybitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
I thought it was super cute and I would have been obsessed with this in high school and I wish I had this book back then.
Adiba Jaigirdar has single handedly reminded me how much I love cleaver chapter titles! The chapter titles in this book are mostly, if not all, puns that relate to the coming chapter and I think it was a small little detail that really just elevated the book; as it plays into Shireen’s knack and love for puns and it was such a nice touch!
This book was so fun! It follows Shireen, a fat, queer, Bangladeshi/Irish Teen, who applies for a TV baking competition in hopes of winning to not only make her dreams a reality but to bring money and attention to her parent’s Donut Shop. Things get complicated when Shireen gets there and finds Chris, the daughter of her parent’s shop’s biggest rival and her ex girlfriend… Shireen also befriends one of her fellow competitors, Niamh and things heat up between the two of them, causing the trio to have tensions you could cut with their chefs knife... Will there be betrayal in the Kitchen? Who will win the competition? Will Shireen‘s Parent’s shop be ok in the end?
I really adore the way Jaigirdar writes the connection between characters, her characters are all well defined so the relationships between them are also beautifully defined. Particularly I love the relationship between Shireen and her best friend, their relationship felt so realistic to that age range; although best friends, they argued and didn’t get along at every second of the book and their arguments felt true to that time in life. I also adored the way the love between Shireen and Chris was depicted; although their relationship evolves and changes over the course of the book, even when they aren’t currently together or even talking they still have such an obvious place in each others hearts and I think the way it is written was very beautiful and relatable especially to queer kids.
Moderate: Bullying, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic friendship, and Racism