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A review by taylorharmonies
The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found the main plot to be enjoyable and the anecdotes about the donut shop quite enjoyable. I was left wanting more of the family dynamics and her endeavors at the end of the book did not interest me in the slightest.
I feel this story needed more fine tuning. Scrap Michael completely as he is unnecessary and adds nothing to the plot nor creates any real tension; focus more time on developing Jasmine and Alex's romance; the characters felt flat and lacking depth; I didn't feel anything towards most of them.
Still, I found many cute moments in the beginning of the Jasmine/Alex love story, though by the end I found myself dissatisfied with Alex as a partner and a character.
I feel this story needed more fine tuning. Scrap Michael completely as he is unnecessary and adds nothing to the plot nor creates any real tension; focus more time on developing Jasmine and Alex's romance; the characters felt flat and lacking depth; I didn't feel anything towards most of them.
Still, I found many cute moments in the beginning of the Jasmine/Alex love story, though by the end I found myself dissatisfied with Alex as a partner and a character.