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kiingchika's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I eat up a fake marriage/fake relationship love story every time. Bonus points if the love story takes place on vacation. Anna is so lovable and amazing and so real. I’m so proud of West (which is better than Liam, sorry), their love story was amazing and I’m a sucker for family and kids so all the other characters were phenomenally and wow I’ve never seen a father be such a terrible fucking person in my goddamn life. Actually no, the father from Twisted Love would like a word. But wow!
Anyway, to be more concise, I really enjoyed this book. After recently rereading the Unhoneymooners, the authors are so amazing at humor and vacation romances that it makes me dream a bit, and I really wanted to see how everything would unfold.Charlie deserved better, but I’m impressed with how far the family came. Also, this book was definitely sexier than the Unhoneymooners in case anyone is not too big on heavy sexual content.
Would definitely reread.Also, I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY TO HAVE A WHITE MAN GO TO JAIL! THANK YOU, CHRISTINA AND LAUREN!
Anyway, to be more concise, I really enjoyed this book. After recently rereading the Unhoneymooners, the authors are so amazing at humor and vacation romances that it makes me dream a bit, and I really wanted to see how everything would unfold.
Would definitely reread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy
therealjuliabenson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I ended up having to skip some stuff to make it closed door. I enjoy the love story, but the spice was a bit much for my personal taste
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Chronic illness
mskelley88's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"The Paradise Problem" by Christina Lauren is a fun, feel-good romance that delivers likable, down-to-earth characters and plenty of charm. The story takes readers on an entertaining journey as a poor girl navigates the opulent world of a billionaire wedding on a private island, creating an interesting fish-out-of-water trope.
The main characters are endearing, and the secondary character, Blair, the sister-in-law, brings plenty of humor to the mix, adding to the book's overall appeal. While not the author's best work, it still meets the mark for an enjoyable read.
That said, the premise of two people in a marriage of convenience living together for two years and knowing this little about each other feels shaky. It's hard to believe she doesn’t even know his first name. However, if you can overlook this setup, the story remains engaging and heartwarming.
In summary, "The Paradise Problem" offers a delightful escape with its blend of romance and humor, making it a worthwhile addition to your reading list.
The main characters are endearing, and the secondary character, Blair, the sister-in-law, brings plenty of humor to the mix, adding to the book's overall appeal. While not the author's best work, it still meets the mark for an enjoyable read.
That said, the premise of two people in a marriage of convenience living together for two years and knowing this little about each other feels shaky. It's hard to believe she doesn’t even know his first name. However, if you can overlook this setup, the story remains engaging and heartwarming.
In summary, "The Paradise Problem" offers a delightful escape with its blend of romance and humor, making it a worthwhile addition to your reading list.
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
shaemaguffee's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Gaslighting
sariereads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Classism
han_pear's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I absolutely loved this book from the very beginning, I’ve never related to a main character more in a book. If you’ve ever been in a relationship/ friendship and they are CLEARLY in a much higher tax bracket than you, you’ll relate to Anna Green. Her dialogue had me in stitches the entire book. I wanted so badly to be in paradise with them and watch all this juicy family drama unfold. Absolutely perfect read for the summer, especially on a porch with a rocking chair, highly recommend!!! <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Chronic illness, Stalking, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
thatswhatshanread's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A very cute vacation read, this one is perfect for summer!! In the vein of CLo’s other paradise-set fake marriage romcom, “The Unhoneymooners”.
This one was super immersive and escapist with the right elements of romcom success: great spicy scenes, likable main characters, a fun exclusive island setting. The fake dating and marriage-of-convenience trope worked well, which surprised me because usually the fake marriage trope is just so unrealistic to me but made a lot of sense for this story, and really aided the sexual tension. Anna’s personality was a little much for me at first, but I loved how she interacted with Liam and balanced him out. Liam was HOT and closed-off, not quite tall, dark, and mysterious but full of intrigue and a soft center. I really liked them together. “Pretty Woman” vibes.
The plot was fairly predictable, but my main qualm (most of the reason I give it 4 stars) was with Liam’s family. They SUCKED!!!! I understand they are filthy rich but the Westons kinda turned me off the story at times. Liam’s dad especially was awful and gave me so much secondhand rage. The rich vs. lower middle class comparison here felt very “The Menu” as far as outrageous privilege and the insane, malicious stakes of the 1%. The Weston family had no redeeming qualities to speak of.
This one was super immersive and escapist with the right elements of romcom success: great spicy scenes, likable main characters, a fun exclusive island setting. The fake dating and marriage-of-convenience trope worked well, which surprised me because usually the fake marriage trope is just so unrealistic to me but made a lot of sense for this story, and really aided the sexual tension. Anna’s personality was a little much for me at first, but I loved how she interacted with Liam and balanced him out. Liam was HOT and closed-off, not quite tall, dark, and mysterious but full of intrigue and a soft center. I really liked them together. “Pretty Woman” vibes.
The plot was fairly predictable, but my main qualm (most of the reason I give it 4 stars) was with Liam’s family. They SUCKED!!!! I understand they are filthy rich but the Westons kinda turned me off the story at times. Liam’s dad especially was awful and gave me so much secondhand rage. The rich vs. lower middle class comparison here felt very “The Menu” as far as outrageous privilege and the insane, malicious stakes of the 1%. The Weston family had no redeeming qualities to speak of.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Drug use and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
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