{"product_id":"the-donut-trap-a-novel-isbn-9780063069800","title":"The Donut Trap: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Tieu sparkles in this debut romantic comedy,\u003cbr\u003ewhich is charmingly reminiscent of the TV show \u003cem\u003eKim’s Convenience\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFrankly\u003cbr\u003ein Love\u003c\/em\u003e by David Yoon, about a young woman who feels caught in the life her\u003cbr\u003eparents have made for her until she falls in love and finds a way out of the\u003cbr\u003edonut trap.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJasmine\u003cbr\u003eTran has landed herself behind bars—maple bars that is. With no boyfriend or\u003cbr\u003ejob prospects, Jasmine returns home to work at her parents’ donut shop. Jasmine\u003cbr\u003equickly loses herself in a cyclical routine of donuts, Netflix, and sleep. She\u003cbr\u003ewants to break free from her daily grind, but when a hike in rent threatens the\u003cbr\u003esurvival of their shop, her parents rely on her more than ever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelp\u003cbr\u003ecomes in the form of an old college crush, Alex Lai. Not only is he successful\u003cbr\u003eand easy on the eyes, to her parents’ delight, he’s also Chinese. He’s\u003cbr\u003eeverything she should wish for, until a disastrous dinner reveals Alex isn’t as\u003cbr\u003eperfect as she thinks. Worse, he doesn’t think she’s perfect either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith\u003cbr\u003eboth sets of parents against their relationship, a family legacy about to shut\u003cbr\u003edown, and the reappearance of an old high school flame, Jasmine must scheme to\u003cbr\u003efind a solution that satisfies her family’s expectations and can get her out of\u003cbr\u003ethe donut trap once and for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This book gave me extreme heart eyes. \u003cem\u003eThe Donut Trap\u003c\/em\u003e explores the post-college doldrums in a real and refreshing way, with a cast of charming characters, a sharp sense of humor, and a romance sweeter than frosting. A delectable debut!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sweet treat of a debut. Jasmine grapples with the messiness of her own family’s dilemmas as she balances their wishes against her desires. Can she find love on her own terms and do what it takes to save the day? Donut miss this book!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoselle Lim, author of Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While the sweet romance between Jasmine and Alex is at the core of \u003cem\u003eThe Donut Trap\u003c\/em\u003e, Jas's very real family issues give it heart. Jas's failure to meet her parents' expectations, her struggles to communicate with them, and the way it impacts not just their relationship but every aspect of her life: these are all major plot points, not just details thrown in for authenticity's sake. \u003cem\u003eThe Donut Trap\u003c\/em\u003e explores these issues from a place of empathy, and it comes together to create a quick rom-com read with satisfying depth.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopsugar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While Jasmine and Alex’s swift romance is adorable, Jasmine's post-college struggles and feelings of uncertainty carry Tieu's thoughtful debut. \u003cem\u003eThe Donut Trap\u003c\/em\u003e isn't just a tale where a boy meets a girl, and they fall in love. It’s a family story in which Tieu perfectly builds tension between Jasmine and her parents as she tries to find her own path.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tieu’s writing really shines is in her explorations of complicated family dynamics—particularly for the American-born children of Chinese refugee parents—and overwhelming post-college ennui. The dialogue between Jasmine and her parents is often funny and sharp, and Tieu tackles their fraught relationships with understanding and warmth. Though Jasmine is desperate to leave Sunshine Donuts, readers will no doubt feel the opposite.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Julie Tieu’s debut is a sweet and sparkly love story about figuring out what you really want out of life and having the courage to go for it. Many readers will relate to Jasmine and her post-college struggles as she attempts to find love and a new job outside of her family’s donut shop. I loved her family and the way they supported each other, even when they didn’t always understand each other. This realistic, donut-filled romance is such a treat.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKerry Winfrey, author of Waiting For Tom Hanks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Donut Trap\u003c\/em\u003e is a fun romance as delicious as a perfectly glazed donut, but beneath the sweet romance, it's also a richly developed story about the diaspora experience and the overwhelming sense of aimlessness that so often comes after graduating college. It's an important coming-of-age story about walking the fine line between forging your own path and not disappointing the parents who have given up everything for you. Expect to cry and laugh, all while craving donuts!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesse Q. Sutanto, Author of Dial A for Aunties\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Donut miss this tasty treat! Julie Tieu is going on my auto-buy list. Her writing is as fresh and warm as a newly baked glazed. You need this book now.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeg Cabot, author of the Little Bridge Island and Princess Diaries series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sweet, heartfelt romance about following your own path and following your heart. This relatable story is perfect for anyone who's ever felt uncertainty of who they are and where they belong.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuzanne Park, Author of Loathe at First Sight and So We Meet Again\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889574703333,"sku":"NP9780063069800","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063069800.jpg?v=1730231526","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-donut-trap-a-novel-isbn-9780063069800","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}