I think I got a bit more out of Ryan’s story, though it was kind of flat as well. And when her insecurities started, they rode that line between relatable (which I genuinely love), and annoying…and she teetered over it on occasion. I enjoyed her insights about her life and family and being biracial, and I understood on the surface many of her struggles with relationships and knowing people before and after grief…it just never got to a deeper level. I enjoyed Lindsay’s passion for baking, but I didn’t connect with her on a whole lot of other things that I really should have (including losing my father at a younger age).

They weren’t bad, they were just kind of boring and not as well fleshed out as they could have been. Honestly, I didn’t find either of them that interesting. So what was flat? The characters were pretty flat. Also, if you are hoping for a rom-com (as this one is advertised), well, I would lower your expectations. I could see a lot of potential, but in the end the word I would use to describe it is flat. If it hadn’t been a NetGalley, and I wasn’t buddy reading it, I probably would have DNFd it. I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.Ģ.5 stars - This book wasn’t bad per say, but it was very very meh for me. When Ryan signs up for a celebrity episode of Baking Fail, he asks Lindsay to teach him how to bake and she agrees.Īs Lindsay and Ryan spend time together, bonding over grief and bubble tea, it starts to feel like they’re cooking up something sweeter than cupcakes in the kitchen. Their relationship is off to a messy start, but there’s no denying their immediate attraction. Innovative baker Lindsay McLeod meets Ryan when he knocks over two dozen specialty donuts at her bakery. But as he tries to be supportive to his family, he struggles with his loss and doesn't know how to talk to his dad-who now trolls him on Twitter instead of meeting him for dim sum. After the sudden death of his mother and years of constant work, Ryan is taking some much-needed time off. Reading Challenges: Lenoreo's 2022 COYER Winter, Lenoreo's 2022 Diversity Reading Challenge, Lenoreo's 2022 Netgalley and Edelweiss Challengeįind it: Goodreads ✩ Amazon ✩ B&N ✩ Google ✩ Kobo ✩ iBooks ✩ IndieBound ✩ Book DepositoryĪ baker provides the sweetest escape for an actor in this charming romantic comedy.Īctor Ryan Kwok is back in Toronto after the promotional tour for his latest film, a rom-com that is getting less-than-stellar reviews. If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book.

Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Lau