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sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful book, it combines three of my favourite things, Paris, Art and romance. Not only that, it's exciting, gripping, fast paced but not so you can't keep up, intriguing and frustrating (you'll know what I mean if you've read it with them missing each other). I couldn't put it down because I always needed to know where they were at and what was going to happen next.
It ties in with my belief that everything happens for a reason (well in my life it has anyway). Love it and will definitely read move by Olivia Lara.
It ties in with my belief that everything happens for a reason (well in my life it has anyway). Love it and will definitely read move by Olivia Lara.
heather1999's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
ellyrarg's review
3.0
I both liked and disliked this one. It’s an easy read, the pacing was good and I liked the dreams/soulmate (but also questioning the dreams/soulmate) aspects. Also, the angst/near misses/ships in the night aspect was frustrating. I get that was the main point of the book, but I felt it went on way way way too long. Like, wtf, a plane crashed and he got amnesia? And then magically remembered but didn’t give her the respect or dignity to make her own choices? Blah. Blah blah blah blah.
I had an issue with the time setting, in that it could have been set in anytime period and nothing would have changed. You literally couldn’t tell when it was set.
I was also annoyed that some characters were a bit… flat. Like that was just the way they were and we were meant to just accept this. There were way too many two dimensional side characters, that deserved more.
I had an issue with the time setting, in that it could have been set in anytime period and nothing would have changed. You literally couldn’t tell when it was set.
I was also annoyed that some characters were a bit… flat. Like that was just the way they were and we were meant to just accept this. There were way too many two dimensional side characters, that deserved more.
norwayellesea's review
4.0
Dreams and what do they mean? When Valerie tells her grandmother about her dream, it's an occasion the older lady has been patiently waiting for because she has a story to tell with an important message… to follow your dreams… to find love...
Zara Ionesco and Leon Prince, two teenagers who meet in a museum in Colmar during a power cut on 9th December 1954. They spend an hour talking about there love of art, unaware of how the other looks but the connection they feel for each other is real. It's the beginning of a connection which spans decades, but not in the way you'd expect. Their story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures as these young people follow their dreams and hearts.
The strength of the writing is in the anticipation as it builds, waiting to see if fate brings these two people together again and again. However, not everything in life is straightforward and in this case, people and unpredictable events try to thwart the unique connection they share.
The author has written a fascinating story, one which hooked me from the beginning. The narrative fluctuated between the predictable and the unexpected; drama and tragedy but still contains moments which made me smile. The overwhelming emotion is hope… and love...!
Someday in Paris is a novel where you need to jump in feet first to fully appreciate it. I'm so glad I did and I recommend you do too!
***review copy courtesy of the publisher Aria via NetGalley***
Zara Ionesco and Leon Prince, two teenagers who meet in a museum in Colmar during a power cut on 9th December 1954. They spend an hour talking about there love of art, unaware of how the other looks but the connection they feel for each other is real. It's the beginning of a connection which spans decades, but not in the way you'd expect. Their story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measures as these young people follow their dreams and hearts.
The strength of the writing is in the anticipation as it builds, waiting to see if fate brings these two people together again and again. However, not everything in life is straightforward and in this case, people and unpredictable events try to thwart the unique connection they share.
The author has written a fascinating story, one which hooked me from the beginning. The narrative fluctuated between the predictable and the unexpected; drama and tragedy but still contains moments which made me smile. The overwhelming emotion is hope… and love...!
Someday in Paris is a novel where you need to jump in feet first to fully appreciate it. I'm so glad I did and I recommend you do too!
***review copy courtesy of the publisher Aria via NetGalley***
lvoekat's review against another edition
5.0
This boooook!! I love that the storyline is so different from other romance books. I couldn’t put it down and was dying to know how it all ends! A couple parts that weren’t the most realistic but it was overall still so good!
themaritimereader14's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this book just a little bit more. The concept was very appealing and it started off really strong and I had a hard time putting it down. Then, rather quickly, I was left with a bit of a sour taste and I just didn't quite get past that. Overall, while I did want to read to the end to find out how these damaged people all worked out their complicates lives, I found the premise just a little bit too coincidental and the flow a bit off and far-fetched.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
themaritimereader14's review
3.0
I wanted to like this book just a little bit more. The concept was very appealing and it started off really strong and I had a hard time putting it down. Then, rather quickly, I was left with a bit of a sour taste and I just didn't quite get past that. Overall, while I did want to read to the end to find out how these damaged people all worked out their complicates lives, I found the premise just a little bit too coincidental and the flow a bit off and far-fetched.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
crackedchelle's review
5.0
I had to read this in two bites.
I began to read Someday In Paris earlier this year, but became mad at the story and sulked for quite a few months.
This time I persevered, and loved it. It's an emotional rollercoaster of a story; the main characters have a very hard time. But the good times are worth it all. I found I had so much hope invested in the characters that I felt their pain when things didn't go well and glowed during their victories.
Do you believe in true love? The love that lives in your dreams? Many of us do, and it's to those of you that I recommend this book.
I began to read Someday In Paris earlier this year, but became mad at the story
Spoiler
when the plane crashedThis time I persevered, and loved it. It's an emotional rollercoaster of a story; the main characters have a very hard time. But the good times are worth it all. I found I had so much hope invested in the characters that I felt their pain when things didn't go well and glowed during their victories.
Do you believe in true love? The love that lives in your dreams?