I received an eARC of this book via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the contents of this review.

This one had so much promise, but did not live up to my expectations. Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Lau is billed as a rom-com, diverse/own voices, and (for me) set in another country so I was excited to dive in. If it wasn’t for the fact that this was an ARC read that I was buddy reading, I would have DNFed it. I hate doing that to any book, but I just didn’t enjoy it at all. Donut Fall in Love follows Lindsey, a local bakery owner, and Ryan, a Hollywood celebrity, as they navigate first friendship and then something a little more.

What I Liked:
I really enjoyed the banter between Ryan and his dad. Losing his mom suddenly a few months prior has left Ryan to fill her shoes. Ryan and his dad do not understand each other, and as a result butt heads at every turn. I have to give his dad credit though. He is trying, in his own roundabout way, to connect with his son.

I also liked Lindsey’s interactions with her friends and roommate. This is the only time I felt like Lindsey was fully fleshed out. Vivian and Noreen made me feel something for her. I also enjoyed the baking scenes…made me a little hungry to be honest