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A review by journey2
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Paris "best friend" has entered him into a baking competition because he loves to bake, so this should be wonderful for him. But Paris's crippling anxiety makes it very difficult. Still, he constantly surprises himself as he gets through each week and even wins some of the challenges. He's also surprised to meet Tariq; a fellow contestant who is sweet and funny and passionate. As their relationship grows Paris struggles more and more with anxious thoughts and, you guessed it: is about to crumble.
As a person who struggles with anxiety myself, Paris's struggles are a little bit difficult to read to be honest. I found the banter and comedy between Paris and Tariq to be hilarious and at times adorable. (Tariq is a sweet little cinnamon roll and must be protected at all costs.) Paris's "best friend", however is the bane of my existence and while at some point there is an attempt at reconciling her actions and words I'm not sure I completely buy it.
Paris is a work in progress. It was difficult to watch him struggle and have nobody there to support him, although Tariq tried, I will give him that. I truly appreciated Tariq's devotion to his faith and his standards and that he was respected for them.
In the end this book is funny and had a special sweetness to it and I was happy with the ending. I found it had a different energy to it than Alexis's other books.
I am also completely willing to meet Paris's parents on a field of battle LOL!
As a person who struggles with anxiety myself, Paris's struggles are a little bit difficult to read to be honest. I found the banter and comedy between Paris and Tariq to be hilarious and at times adorable. (Tariq is a sweet little cinnamon roll and must be protected at all costs.) Paris's "best friend", however is the bane of my existence and while at some point there is an attempt at reconciling her actions and words I'm not sure I completely buy it.
Paris is a work in progress. It was difficult to watch him struggle and have nobody there to support him, although Tariq tried, I will give him that. I truly appreciated Tariq's devotion to his faith and his standards and that he was respected for them.
In the end this book is funny and had a special sweetness to it and I was happy with the ending. I found it had a different energy to it than Alexis's other books.
I am also completely willing to meet Paris's parents on a field of battle LOL!
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Gaslighting