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The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar

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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.

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lennie_reads's review against another edition

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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

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internationalreads's review

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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!

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komiification's review against another edition

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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

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the_ash37's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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evelynyle_88's review against another edition

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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...

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anniereads221's review against another edition

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5.0

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maddisonsimmons's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

i absolutely love this author and i flew through this book. the concept of a teen baking show with a fat queer protagonist warms my fat and queer heart. i loved being sucked into Shireen’s world and i think this book was just fantastic

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bookcaptivated's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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headinthepages's review

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lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

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