A review by nobeliumreads
The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar

funny lighthearted

4.0

Thank you Netgalley for providing an ALC.

When Shireen gets accepted into the Junior Irish Baking Show, it’s a dream come true and a way to bring some attention to her parents’ donut shop. But finding out her ex-girlfriend Chris is on the show and getting close to the outgoing rival contestant Niamh means all sorts of complicated feelings--which is NOT what Shireen needs when the stakes are already so high. 

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Another really sweet contemporary romance from Adiba Jaigirdar and personally my favourite of the three. It might have something to do with the fact that I’m more attuned with what to expect this time around, but regardless, I did enjoy this book! Did I also crack a smile at every pun? Yes, yes I did. I’m a simple person and puns make me weak (personal favourite if I’m recalling it correctly was ‘I knew you were truffle when you walked in’).

I found myself getting quite invested, especially around the competition. Some elements were predictable, but it was still engaging even when I did know what to expect. Shireen deals with some tough things whilst going through the competition but her determination and love for baking had me as invested as she was and really wanting to try every dessert in the book. She shares some cute moments with the love interests, and whilst I do admit that I found some of Shireen’s actions frustrating, I was able to understand why she dealt with things the way she did or jumped to the conclusions she jumped to. 

I can’t speak on the representation personally, but I thought it was well done. Fat Bangladeshi MC, Taiwanese LI, ginger LI (this is a joke lmao, iykyk). The narrator was also really good, and I think definitely helped the reading experience like in The Henna Wars. 

Overall, though it does touch on heavier topics, it was still a fun read that I recommend for anyone who enjoys contemporary sapphic romances, baking, reality TV, or puns.
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