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A review by katey_
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is Christina Lauren at their absolute *best* after a few releases I wasn't all that crazy about.
My favorite CL book is The Unhoneymooners and this feels like a spiritual sibling of that book -- an idyllic setting, forced proximity and charming, funny characters with excellent banter. And bonus tropes for this one: Fake dating/marriage of convenience with a quirky twist. I saved this to be my first summer read of 2024 and I'm so glad I did.
Bonus points for rich people family drama, which I usually just eat up -- and I definitely did this time, too.
My favorite CL book is The Unhoneymooners and this feels like a spiritual sibling of that book -- an idyllic setting, forced proximity and charming, funny characters with excellent banter. And bonus tropes for this one: Fake dating/marriage of convenience with a quirky twist. I saved this to be my first summer read of 2024 and I'm so glad I did.
Bonus points for rich people family drama, which I usually just eat up -- and I definitely did this time, too.