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ludivinev's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia and Xenophobia
alenas_library's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Adiba Jaigirdar did it again. She created a sweet story about failure, hope, dreams and lastly achievements. Now at the end of the novel, I cannot even belive that I ever had something against Chris. The writing and Sheerin's own thoughts really made me not like her, but I think that just proofs how good Adiba's writing is. Shireen herself was not perfect, but I still loved her as a main character. Her imperfections actually made me love her more.
The way spiraling thoughts and panic attacks were portrayed are - in my opinion - very accurate. Adiba has a way to keep her writing and stories light, hopeful and funny while addressing important topics includin racism, panic attacks, fat phobia.
And I loved the story. A reality TV show as a setting is already good enough, pair it with baking and I'm in.
But I think that the build-up needed some more time. Not much, maybe 20 or 30 pages at max. I'd definitely would have enjoyed the ending much more if it were for these few couple pages.
Overall a sweet book that I'd recommend anyone who's a fan of reality TV settings and a cute sapphic romance.
The way spiraling thoughts and panic attacks were portrayed are - in my opinion - very accurate. Adiba has a way to keep her writing and stories light, hopeful and funny while addressing important topics includin racism, panic attacks, fat phobia.
And I loved the story. A reality TV show as a setting is already good enough, pair it with baking and I'm in.
But I think that the build-up needed some more time. Not much, maybe 20 or 30 pages at max. I'd definitely would have enjoyed the ending much more if it were for these few couple pages.
Overall a sweet book that I'd recommend anyone who's a fan of reality TV settings and a cute sapphic romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Racial slurs
lennie_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism
internationalreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a delightful queer rom-com full of food and puns. Although there were some repetitive phrases and plot points used, I adored it. I’d read anything by Adiba Jaigirdar!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, and Racism
janneke2302's review against another edition
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
4.0
I loved this book. It was such a cute story. The romance was great, but I liked that it really focused on the bakin competition and Shireen's personal journey
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Fatphobia
carld's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think I’d probably like a different book by the author but I did not enjoy this. I found the characters annoying. I did like the concept and liked the chats about Bangladeshi foods and culture. I actually wish there was more about the foods, I thought it was really interesting learning about delicious treats I’d never heard of
best bit was the Niamh plot twist. I didn’t like her from the start but I didn’t see that coming. She reminded me of someone I know who does seem like the kinda person who’d sabotage u in a competition so I guess it all adds up < /spolier>
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Racism
caoimhe9876's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Fatphobia
komiification's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Toxic friendship, Racism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Fatphobia
236girls's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
loved this slightly less than her other book, mostly because of fatima's character (she confused me and didn't really add much to the story for me, but i loved everyone else! would have liked to see some more resolution with niamh too)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Fatphobia
alilovesbooks4170's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia