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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
evelynyle_88'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
Well, where to start? This book is just perfect for my liking. It's cute, sweet and all. Of course there are some trigger warnings or content warnings in it... but not too heavy and I could count this as light reading.
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...
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...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship
vampire_burrito's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Fatphobia
Moderate: Racial slurs
headinthepages's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Fatphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Bullying
anna_17793's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
abida jaigirdar never fails to disappoint
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Racial slurs
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
dododenise's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
3.0
Thank you Netgalley for the e-arc!
I ended up going through this book feeling pretty neutral about it. The biggest problem was that I went into this book with wrong expectations. I expected a sweet romance. The descriptions sells it as such and the cover definitely made me expect me something very sweet. However, there was a lot of tension throughout most of the story.
The wrong expectations made me tumble head first into some tropes I really don't like: Love triangles, second chance romance and miscommunication.
Shireen has a tense relationship with almost everyone around her. She struggles heavily with expressing what she is thinking and feeling and so do the other character. I couldn't enjoy any of her interactions with other characters, which to me in a romance book is essential. But to be honest, I'm not even sure I would say this was a romance. This book was about Shireen and her road through the baking show and the romantic bits were just a part of that. Because there was so much bad tension between the characters, the vibe for a romantic scene was not set. But also her friendship with Fatima did not convince me.
Of course I expected the book to tackle issues of fatphobia and racism. And I really liked the way this book handled it. Shireen was a great narrator for the messages the book wanted to convey.
I do not think this was a bad book. I think this could be a great book for many people. However, I do not think this was the right book for me. The balance of what the story focused on did not work for me, add to that the tropes I do not like, it just wasn't the right experience. I do have to say, this book made me very hungry and I want t0 try all the Bengali dishes mentioned.
The narrator was fine. The enthusiasm and intonations were a little wrong sometimes, that did throw me off. I really enjoyed the accents. I definitely would have messed that up when I read it myself. Especially hearing "Gordon Ramsay" with a heavy Irish accent was amusing. Not to mention all the names, both Bengali and Irish, that I would not know how to pronounce.
I ended up going through this book feeling pretty neutral about it. The biggest problem was that I went into this book with wrong expectations. I expected a sweet romance. The descriptions sells it as such and the cover definitely made me expect me something very sweet. However, there was a lot of tension throughout most of the story.
The wrong expectations made me tumble head first into some tropes I really don't like: Love triangles, second chance romance and miscommunication.
Shireen has a tense relationship with almost everyone around her. She struggles heavily with expressing what she is thinking and feeling and so do the other character. I couldn't enjoy any of her interactions with other characters, which to me in a romance book is essential. But to be honest, I'm not even sure I would say this was a romance. This book was about Shireen and her road through the baking show and the romantic bits were just a part of that. Because there was so much bad tension between the characters, the vibe for a romantic scene was not set. But also her friendship with Fatima did not convince me.
Of course I expected the book to tackle issues of fatphobia and racism. And I really liked the way this book handled it. Shireen was a great narrator for the messages the book wanted to convey.
I do not think this was a bad book. I think this could be a great book for many people. However, I do not think this was the right book for me. The balance of what the story focused on did not work for me, add to that the tropes I do not like, it just wasn't the right experience. I do have to say, this book made me very hungry and I want t0 try all the Bengali dishes mentioned.
The narrator was fine. The enthusiasm and intonations were a little wrong sometimes, that did throw me off. I really enjoyed the accents. I definitely would have messed that up when I read it myself. Especially hearing "Gordon Ramsay" with a heavy Irish accent was amusing. Not to mention all the names, both Bengali and Irish, that I would not know how to pronounce.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racial slurs
brittmariasbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This is such an adorable book!! Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Audio for letting me listen to the audiobook in exchange for a review.
This book has it all! Reality tv! Girls in love! Puns about desserts!
Shireen Malik enters a junior baking show as a contestant. She knows she has a chance, too, because Shireen loves baking! But things get complicated when her ex-girlfriend is also accepted as a contestant on the show. And then there is another contestant, Niamh, who might be a potential crush.
I really enjoyed this book! Priya Ayyar does a right job narrating the book. For me, she really became Shireen's voice.
The book is just so good. I loved the setting around a junior baking show in Ireland. I also loved having a plus-size main character. The author's note about it at the end of the book made it extra sweet!
I can only just highly recommend The Dos and Donuts of Love for anyone who loves reality tv settings, LGBTQIA+ love and sweet, sweet puns about desserts.
This book has it all! Reality tv! Girls in love! Puns about desserts!
Shireen Malik enters a junior baking show as a contestant. She knows she has a chance, too, because Shireen loves baking! But things get complicated when her ex-girlfriend is also accepted as a contestant on the show. And then there is another contestant, Niamh, who might be a potential crush.
I really enjoyed this book! Priya Ayyar does a right job narrating the book. For me, she really became Shireen's voice.
The book is just so good. I loved the setting around a junior baking show in Ireland. I also loved having a plus-size main character. The author's note about it at the end of the book made it extra sweet!
I can only just highly recommend The Dos and Donuts of Love for anyone who loves reality tv settings, LGBTQIA+ love and sweet, sweet puns about desserts.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia, Fatphobia, and Racial slurs