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The Dos and Donuts of Love

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The Dos and Donuts of Love follows the story of Shireen Malik, a doughnut-loving teen caught in the whirlwind of a reality TV baking competition. While trying to ace her culinary challenges, she navigates complex relationships and personal growth, all in the high-pressure environment of the show. This heartwarming story explores themes of first love, friendship, and the courage to pursue one's passion.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a sweet blend of romance and competition set against the backdrop of a baking reality show. This young adult tale offers a delicious mix of teen drama, self-discovery, and delectable treats, making it perfect for those who have a sweet tooth for both love stories and mouth-watering pastries.

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Will Shireen find the recipe for love or disaster on the Junior Irish Baking Show? Delicious food, intense competition and whirlwind romance combine in this heart-warming queer YA love story for fans of Becky Albertalli and Simon James Green.

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A pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage girl competing in a televised baking competition, with contestants including her ex-girlfriend and a potential new crush - perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off and She Drives Me Crazy!

"Welcome to the first ever Junior Irish Baking Show!"

Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she's been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen's dream come true! Because winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents' beloved donut shop.

Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show. Then there's the very outgoing Niamh, a fellow contestant who is becoming fast friends with Shireen. Things are heating up between them, and not just in the kitchen.

As the competition intensifies, Shireen will have to ignore all these factors and more - including potential sabotage - if she wants a sweet victory!

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Adiba Jaigirdar's The Dos and Donuts of Love is praised for its blend of heartwarming romance, humour, and lively reality TV elements. Reviewers highlight its charm, smart writing, and a celebration of diversity, focusing on themes of identity, love, and redemption. The book's delightful mixture of baking humour and gay love story makes it an engaging and significant read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444967579

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Read by Priya Ayyar

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Adiba Jaigirdar is the award-winning, critically-acclaimed and bestselling author of The Henna Wars, Hani & Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating, and A Million to One. A Bangladeshi/Irish writer and former teacher, she has an MA in Postcolonial Studies from the University of Kent, England and a BA in English and History from UCD, Ireland.

She is the winner of the YA book prize 2022, the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2021, and was a finalist for the 2022 Lambda Literary awards. All of her writing is aided by tea, and a healthy dose of Janelle Monae and Hayley Kiyoko.

When not writing, she is probably ranting about the ills of colonialism, playing video games, or expanding her overflowing lipstick collection.

She can be found at adibajaigirdar.com or @adiba_j on Twitter and @dibs_j on Instagram.

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