Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar

33 reviews

cats33's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, and Racism

matmatmatty's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring tense 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? No

4.0

I really enjoyed this! When I started, I was worried that it might end up being a 3 ⭐ read since I wasn't quite feeling it but pretty soon I really got into it. 

I liked the discussions about the reaction to Chris and Shireen on the show - I think it's important to talk about things like that (especially when they're usually swept under the rug - will personally never forget the season of Bake Off when they got rid of nearly all the contestants of colour by week 4 🙃)

and when Niamh was like "they're calling me ginger" on response to Shireen receiving ACTUAL RACISM???? I knew something was up with that girl, you cannot hide from me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Fatphobia

readingwithtemperance'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

If you are a lover of baking competition shows or just yummy desserts this book is for you! 

I had so much fun reading The Dos and Donuts of Love. The competition was done so well I felt like I was actually watching the show.

I thought the author did very well writing Shireen's panic attacks. And I loved that

Chris helped her through them despite them not being on the beat of terms.

I was so disappointed when

Niamh was the one who ruined Shireen's dish. But also so happy it wasn't  Chris!

My heart soared when

Chris and Shireen's parents became friends after feuding for so long. And combined forces to open their own shop!

Another thing I really loved were the punny chapter headers! I loved that they were all dessert themed and a clue of what was to come. I wish authors included them more!

This was absolutely incredible and now I want donuts. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Fatphobia, and Racism

Moderate: Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Racial slurs

Minor: Lesbophobia

psistillreadyou's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Fatphobia

Minor: Racial slurs and Lesbophobia

love_bookswillbetheendofme's review

medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Fatphobia and Panic attacks/disorders

pencilspeaker's review against another edition

emotional medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Racial slurs and Bullying

megj23's review

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Racial slurs

monstrouscosmos's review against another edition

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? No

4.25

Characters: 9/10
Relationships: 9/10
Atmosphere/Setting: 8/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Plot/Intrigue: 8/10
Internal Logic: 10/10  
Entertainment: 7/10
Overall: 60/70, 4.25*

I wanted a book that didn't have any spice so when I saw that this was YA I was initially so excited! when I found out how young the characters would actually be it became hard for me to stick with listening for awhile. nothing against younger characters! but teen romance isn't really what I was expecting/hoping for. I'm glad I stuck it out though, this was such a heartfelt story! definitely something I wish I'd had as a teenager. a very sweet coming of age story!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship

jachnax's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Xenophobia

Minor: Racial slurs

shade_gomes's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism

Minor: Racial slurs