The Donut Trap A Novel
The Donut Trap A Novel by Julie Tieu, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021, is a contemporary romantic comedy that explores the life of Jasmine Tran, a young woman who returns to her parents’ donut shop after struggling with job prospects and personal relationships. This 368-page novel delves into Jasmine’s cyclical routine of work and leisure, highlighting her desire to break free from the expectations placed upon her by her family while navigating the challenges of adulthood.
In this debut, readers will find a humorous and relatable narrative as Jasmine grapples with her feelings for an old college crush, Alex Lai, who complicates her life further when family dynamics and personal aspirations collide. The story captures the essence of multicultural and interracial relationships, reflecting on themes of family legacy and personal identity. As Jasmine seeks a way out of her “donut trap,” she must confront her own desires and the pressures from both her family and her romantic interests, making for an engaging exploration of love and self-discovery.
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Julie Tieu sparkles in this debut romantic comedy, which is charmingly reminiscent of the TV show Kim’s Convenience and Frankly in Love by David Yoon, about a young woman who feels caught in the life her parents have made for her until she falls in love and finds a way out of the donut trap.
Jasmine Tran has landed herself behind bars–maple bars that is. With no boyfriend or job prospects, Jasmine returns home to work at her parents’ donut shop. Jasmine quickly loses herself in a cyclical routine of donuts, Netflix, and sleep. She wants to break free from her daily grind, but when a hike in rent threatens the survival of their shop, her parents rely on her more than ever.
Help comes in the form of an old college crush, Alex Lai. Not only is he successful and easy on the eyes, to her parents’ delight, he’s also Chinese. He’s everything she should wish for, until a disastrous dinner reveals Alex isn’t as perfect as she thinks. Worse, he doesn’t think she’s perfect either.
With both sets of parents against their relationship, a family legacy about to shut down, and the reappearance of an old high school flame, Jasmine must scheme to find a solution that satisfies her family’s expectations and can get her out of the donut trap once and for all.
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