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A review by savvyrosereads
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Out now! [Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!]
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
The new season of Bake Expectations features Paris, who must juggle his own severe (and borderline crippling) anxieties while also navigating his burgeoning feelings for fellow contestant Tariq, an openly gay devout Muslim.
I adored Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake, and I adore Alexis Hall. So, suffice to say that I was so excited to read this book, and I definitely enjoyed it.
The mental health representation here is spot on, and I appreciated that it was a romance that nonetheless took care to navigate important and sensitive themes. The storyline was equal parts fun and serious, and the romance was sweet (though not steamy! I am fine with a spice-less rom-com but so be aware that’s what you’re getting it you pick this up.)
My only reason for docking a half star was that I didn’t connect to these characters *quite* as much as I did to those in RPTTC, because I felt like we spend most of our time in Paris’s head rather than connecting with others. But, that is truly a quibble of the most insignificant magnitude. If you want a cozy, diverse, hilarious romance with a side of delicious baked goods, look no further.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: LGBTQ rom-coms; baking shows; mental health representation
CW: Mental illness/panic attacks; Islamophobia; some homophobia; mentions of abandonment/child neglect.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
The new season of Bake Expectations features Paris, who must juggle his own severe (and borderline crippling) anxieties while also navigating his burgeoning feelings for fellow contestant Tariq, an openly gay devout Muslim.
I adored Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake, and I adore Alexis Hall. So, suffice to say that I was so excited to read this book, and I definitely enjoyed it.
The mental health representation here is spot on, and I appreciated that it was a romance that nonetheless took care to navigate important and sensitive themes. The storyline was equal parts fun and serious, and the romance was sweet (though not steamy! I am fine with a spice-less rom-com but so be aware that’s what you’re getting it you pick this up.)
My only reason for docking a half star was that I didn’t connect to these characters *quite* as much as I did to those in RPTTC, because I felt like we spend most of our time in Paris’s head rather than connecting with others. But, that is truly a quibble of the most insignificant magnitude. If you want a cozy, diverse, hilarious romance with a side of delicious baked goods, look no further.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: LGBTQ rom-coms; baking shows; mental health representation
CW: Mental illness/panic attacks; Islamophobia; some homophobia; mentions of abandonment/child neglect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Abandonment
Moderate: Islamophobia
Minor: Homophobia