The Donut Trap
Trigger warnings: alcohol abuse, drug abuse
Jasmine Tran has graduated from college and returned home to work in her parents' doughnut shop. She has no prospects for a real job, and feels like all aspects of her life have stalled -- including her love life.
Then Jasmine meets Alex. He's a missed connection from college that magically comes back into her life when she's struggling. Their meeting and relationship seem perfect until their parents and Jasmine's ex-boyfriend enter the picture.
Jasmine's life is messy, and she doesn't help herself out by making decisions that the reader will realize are bad as she's making them. But of course, everything is ironed out in time to tie up the novel with a neat little bow.
Natalie Naudus is a good narrator who brilliantly navigates the different dialects and languages used in the novel.
Recommended for fans of diverse romance and HEAs (happily ever afters) with a bit of conflict.
Julie Tieu has written her first novel based on the time she spent working in her parents' doughnut shop. She lives in Los Angeles.
Publisher: Avon (print); HarperAudio
Narrator: Natalie Naudus
Running Time: 8 hours, 20 minutes
Length: 368 pages
Release Date: November 9, 2021
I received an electronic galley copy and an electronic audio recording of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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