Shabby Chic Boho Every once in a while you stumble on a book that is so cute, so clever, and so downright feel good that you immediately think, “Okay, how did this not exist sooner?” That’s exactly the vibe of The Crush Dictionary And Recipe Book by Brianna Daus. It is adorable. It is creative. And it is basically the literary equivalent of sipping a milkshake while giggling with your best friends on the couch.
If you’ve ever had a crush tiny crush, huge crush, confusing crush, or a crush you’d rather pretend doesn’t exist this book turns all those tangled little feelings into something fun… and delicious. Literally. Every type of crush is described as a milkshake flavor, and somehow it makes perfect sense. Suddenly you’re thinking, “Ohhhh, so THAT’S why my brain acts like a blender on high speed every time I see them.”
Why This Book Is So Much Fun
What makes this book shine is its personality. It is bright, colorful, and packed with cartoon illustrations that make you smile right away. The pages just feel happy. And reading each crush “flavor” is like holding a mirror up to your teenage heart in the sweetest way possible.
A crush on two people at once? Oh yes, that’s a Banana Split Crush.
A crush you can’t admit out loud? Yep, there’s a flavor for that, too.
A crush you’ve sworn off twenty times but your brain won’t let go? Absolutely a milkshake moment.
It doesn’t matter if you’re twelve, sixteen, or a full grown adult who still gets butterflies the book captures that universal “what is happening to me??” feeling and makes you laugh about it instead of overthink it.
The Perfect Sleepover Book
This book practically screams sleepover. It’s the kind of thing you toss onto the bed and instantly everyone is leaning in like “Wait, wait read mine next!”
You can:
• flip through the crush dictionary
• point out crush types and say “this is SO you”
• and then move straight to the kitchen to whip up the matching milkshake
Because yes, this book actually comes with milkshake recipes. And they’re not boring recipes either. They’re fun, playful, and totally designed for late night giggles and clinking your milkshake glasses like you’re toasting to your chaotic love lives.
A Book You Can Enjoy Alone Too
Of course, not all crushes are shareable. Some are so secret you’d rather bury them under your bed with your old diary. This book totally gets that. You can read it alone, laugh quietly to yourself, and enjoy the milkshakes without anyone guessing which flavor matches your heart at the moment. Your secret is safe and delicious.
Who This Book Makes The Perfect Gift For
Honestly? Anyone who has ever had a crush in their life. But especially:
• teens who love cute, creative books
• tweens having their first taste of “oh no, I think I like them”
• best friends who live for inside jokes
• sleepover squads
• the friend who “doesn’t have a crush” but blushes immediately when you ask
• or yourself because self care sometimes looks like milkshakes and giggles
It’s wholesome, sweet, comforting, and honestly just plain fun.
Final Sip
The Crush Dictionary And Recipe Book is one of those rare finds that mixes nostalgia, silliness, and heart into one charming little package. It makes crushes feel less dramatic and more like the fun, fluttery adventures they’re meant to be. And adding milkshakes into the mix? That’s just genius.
If feelings had flavors, Brianna Daus absolutely nailed them and now I kind of want to blend up every single one.
