Cute cosy and all round sweet - once again ! I missed the baby dragons cuteness and we’re back again ! Lovely read ! Very cosy ❤️

I unfortunately had to DNF this one. After trying to give this series another go, I really tried to get into it and I just could not gel with the writing at all. I love the idea of this but there was nothing making want to get invested

This charming follow-up delivers another dose of cozy, comforting romance set in a whimsical world with just the right touch of fantasy. The dual POV works beautifully, giving insight into both the FMC and MMC’s emotional journeys as they navigate the blurred lines between deep friendship and something more. Their chemistry shines, and the friends-to-lovers arc is heartfelt without ever feeling rushed. The world-building — complete with dragons! — adds a light, magical atmosphere that perfectly complements the warm, low-stakes tone of the story.

While the book had the potential to be a perfect five-star read, a late twist in the story threw off the otherwise consistent feel-good vibe, leaving a slightly bitter aftertaste. Still, the pacing is solid, the character dynamics are compelling, and the overall experience is like a warm hug in book form. Ideal for fans of wholesome romance, fantasy elements, and a cozy night in with a mug of hot chocolate.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for choosing me

Cute, low spice cosy romance story. It featured dragons who were more like a mix of a toddler and a puppy which was super fun!

Much like that first book, I really enjoyed this book.

This is a cozy romance with good characters dynamics and world building with fantasy elements.

I love a duel POV book and this book took the FMC and MMC's individual struggles with wanting to keep their friendship but also wanting to cross the friendship lines.

This is a cozy, comforting romance that is like a hug in a mug.

This could have been 5 chapters of angst fewer and the outcome would have been the same. It's a nice enough holiday read but it's not as good as The Baby Dragon Cafe. Instead of Saphira and Aiden, we're with Lavinia and Theo this time, sorting out if the friends can become something more.

This is a cozy, easy read and I’m a sucker for a magical companion - especially dragons. However, I can’t stand a miscommunication trope. It’s my pet peeve.

That being said I really enjoyed this, as long as you don’t take it too seriously, it’s a fast paced romance with plenty of heart

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for approving me to read this book, I’m rating it 4.0 stars.

Gosh this could’ve been 5 stars, I was having the best time but what happened near the end was so unexpected I was seething. I really enjoyed this, but you can’t do me like that when the vibes are good.

I did need this story, the cute elements of fantasy in the form of dragons and a wholesome story of friends to lovers. The story is well paced and I’m a sucker for dual POV. I also enjoyed how the story tackles the FMC and MMC’s individual struggles which do seem to blur into their friendship/connection to cause conflict.

I am recommending this story for lovers of a cosy wholesome romance with fantasy elements.

This was just a cute as book one. I love this cosy little world and it is just perfect for a cosy night in under the duvet.

I love the friends to lovers trope and I feel like Theo and Lavinia were full of chemistry.

This is great for when you want that low stakes feel-good vibe with hot chocolate and a cost night in!

Okay, so this book was also so much fun to dive into. I felt the same way as I did about book one, this was a brain off and head empty kind of book which is the best way to enjoy this book. It was cute, cozy, and had its moments of making me giggle. Not all the tropes in this book were necessarily my favourite but the author does a great job at writing them!

This book was just whimsical and fun! Definitely the perfect summer read!

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC!

This is such a sweet follow up to the first book in the series! It was so fun seeing all our old characters come back and see what they’re up to now. I loved the connection, friendship, and love between Lavinia and Theo. Watching them figure out their feelings was such a satisfying slow burn and I highly recommend it for anyone who particularly enjoys watching friends turn into romantic partners. I can’t wait for the best book!

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for an eARC of this book!!! Theo and Lavinia are the perfect couple - or they would be if they could just admit their feelings for each other. The miscommunication is strong with this one. It starts with a misperception of rejection and it spirals from there. Lavinia is super fun but feels she’s on a time crunch when it comes to finding her person - the one she’s meant to be with for the rest of her life. When she and Theo almost kiss they both panic, he pulls away and bam. She assumes he’s rejecting her, prompting the main storyline. The dragons are as cute as ever and we even see Sparky continue to grow which is arguably my favourite part of the book because, well, dragons! She starts dating someone else which leads their friendship to be on the rocks because they’re still too scared to admit their feelings and the tension slowly and deliciously builds. Now I normally eyeroll and facepalm my way through miscommunication but this was thoroughly entertaining.

I was a big fan of The Baby Dragon Cafe and loved the small town, the characters, the dragons.... basically everything. However, I was quite disappointed with The Baby Dragon Bakery.

Lavinia and Theo were characters I enjoyed reading about in the previous book and I enjoyed seeing more of their friendship and particularly their dynamic with Lavinia's family who are very loving and wholesome. However, that is where my enjoyment ended.

The book is dual-POV, and it felt like we spent all of Lavinia's chapters constantly hearing about her self imposed (and frankly silly) deadline of finding the love-of-her-life by that winter. This meant that she jumped into a relationship with the only person she thought it could be, where there clearly wasn't a spark. This just made me frustrated with Lavinia and her constant mentioning of this deadline, and also feel sorry for the man she was dating. In the other POVs we had Theo being very obviously jealous of Lavinia dating someone else, and not liking his job but doing nothing to change it, so he came across and stroppy and sulky.

There was so much repetition in this book that got annoying, and also a huge amount of miscommunication that I'd expect from a YA book.

I would still consider reading future books in this series but this book definitely didn't compare to book 1. It was as if they were written by different people.

Thank you to Netaglley and Avon Books for this eARC to review.

After reading the first book, I couldn't wait to get stuck in again! There's something beautifully unique about The Baby Dragon series with it's cosy, low stakes vibes in a small town with no spice. It's definitely refreshing after all the fantasy books saturating the market at the moment. It was nice to see returning characters like Sapphira and catch up with what's happening with them (and the engagement!)

Such a super cute romance between two long term best friends with an intriguing relationship. Can't wait to see what's next!!

The Baby Dragon Bakery is the second instalment to the series following Lavinia who is a magical vet student and carer of baby dragons who is developing feelings for Theo, who is a baker and has been her best friend since forever.
When the option for Theo to have a new job he isn’t sure whether he could leave Suki and her bakery as she was the first person to believe in his talents
but after Lavinia doing a bit of sweet meddling with the new employer, Theo takes the plunge and hands in his notice.
I really liked the continuity from book 1 but I felt this one could’ve had a bit more storyline as it felt a little too slow starting but then finished really quickly. I would’ve liked more of the dragons stories being included too and Lavinia’s involvement with the veterinarian side of things too.
Hopefully the final instalment rounds things up nicely and Lavinia's romance develops and includes more dragon mischief.

DNF at 20% - I think I have to accept that AT Qureshi's writing just isn't for me! I've tried both her YA and adult work, and The Baby Dragon Bakery is probably my least favourite read so far. The writing is so simple as to have basically no flavour, and the characters feel like young teens in both their dialogue and their internal thoughts, not adults. Pretty much every sentence is tell not show, to the extreme, and everyone says what they're thinking all the time. There's also little to the fantasy element; yes, there are baby dragons, but they function like dogs and everything about the way the characters interact with them is exactly how cringy dog owners act about their 'babies', down to the word "draggo". I just can't find anything I like about it!

Baby Dragon Bakery by Aamna Qureshi

4*

The second installment of The Baby Dragon Café series delivers a slow-burn romance full of yearning and heart.

This time, the story shifts focus to two familiar faces from the first book — Theo and Lavinia. While they take center stage, the wider cast of beloved characters continues to grow and develop, keeping the charm and warmth of the original alive.

I was completely hooked by the "will they, won’t they" tension between the two leads. While the overall vibe felt quite different from the first book — and personally, I didn’t enjoy it quite as much — it was still a wonderfully cosy and comforting read.

This story beautifully explores themes of friends-to-lovers, fear of inadequacy, and the impact of an abusive family dynamic.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this having not read the first book in the series; The Baby Dragon Cafe. I had wanted to read TBDC but just hadn’t had chance.

I love a book set in and around a cafe and the idea of dragons really drew me in so I borrowed the first book from Prime to read before this one. Sadly, I didn’t enjoy it. I didn’t like the main characters or the lacklustre plot. I did however like Lavinia and Theo so I was glad to see this second book was about them.

Having been friends for many years, they have now developed strong romantic feelings for each other but haven’t told each other.
Lavinia is desperate for a long term relationship and has even set a deadline to match the ago her parents met which is getting very close. She starts seeing the lovely Calahan who works in the cafe she used to work in before beginning her veterinary course for dragons, griffins and phoenixes.

Sadly she can’t focus on Calahan and keeps getting drawn back to Theo who is having a difficult time watching the love of  his life in another relationship. Why can’t these two just talk?! I felt so sorry for Calahan.

So we have a friends to lovers trope and a love triangle which is a bumpy ride and I’ll not spoil the ending.

This book definitely had more to it in the way of plot line and things actually going on, but again the writing style came across as basic and immature although an improvement on the last one.

A good read though if you like a romance between characters who think they are not good enough for each other, and the odd baby dragon popping up now and again. 

Although I don’t love this series, I would still read the next one to read more about Genevieve who doesn’t appear much in the first two books but when she does she is quite a strong character.

Thank you to Avon books for my advance copy via NetGalley.

This charming story had me hooked from the start! I loved the cosy bakery setting mixed with a sprinkle of magical whimsy — it felt like a warm hug in book form. The characters were sweet and the gentle romance made it a lovely, comforting read.

Perfect for anyone who enjoys feel-good fantasy with heart and a dash of magic. I’m looking forward to more from A.T. Qureshi!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.