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A review by kgc8
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wouldn't categorize this as a Romance novel. It's really the m/m equivalent of Women's Fiction (a genre name I hate) or New Adult. The focus of the book is on Paris who has pretty debilitating anxiety and his realization he needs to make changes. Meeting cute Tariq is part of the journey, but not the main reason for the changes.
You get a very good look inside Paris' head and his anxious thought spirals - which may be difficult or stressful for some readers. There were some laugh out loud moments and some cringe-inducing ones too. I enjoyed the baking show elements and felt that Paris showed a realistic amount of growth and awareness by the end of the book, which left me feeling hopeful about his future.
You get a very good look inside Paris' head and his anxious thought spirals - which may be difficult or stressful for some readers. There were some laugh out loud moments and some cringe-inducing ones too. I enjoyed the baking show elements and felt that Paris showed a realistic amount of growth and awareness by the end of the book, which left me feeling hopeful about his future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness