A review by mandy44
Welcome to Paradise by Rosalind James

emotional funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Loved the story but not the writing style. The POVs were sloppy and confusing and the writing sometimes fell really flat. 

I loved most of the characters, Stanley being my favorite. The scene where he and Mira spoke about his wife was one of my favorite scene in the whole book.

Would have loved more cute moments of Gabe and Mira’s relationship blossoming and a bit less about the intricacies of homestead life. It felt like the romance part was missing for most of the book. Almost no tension or buildup was created.

I really wish Mira would have had a bit stronger character development.    When she
dumped Scott it was underwhelming. I wanted her to really take ownership over herself and make the decision solely for herself because she deserved better. The way it happened felt like she was led to it mostly because she wanted to be with Gabe and he urged her to finally do it rather than it being her own choice in recognizing her worth. It should have been a more powerful moment of personal growth and not an obstacle in the way of a new relationship.


Overall, it was a pretty “meh” book for me. 
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