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A review by bobbiejowoo
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This one is tough for me to review.
Do not go into this one expecting a funny, lighthearted RomCom.
I went in expecting this book to be more like its predecessor, and was surprisingly disappointed. I absolutely adored Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake and was looking forward to another light-hearted baking filled book. However, that is not what this one is. The baking aspect of this volume takes a back seat to drama and mental illness. While there were moments that left me laughing out loud, I was fully unprepared for how emotionally heavy this book was. Book one did have moments of seriousness but overall felt more lighthearted fun- which is what I went into this one expecting.
I think that the portrayal of GAD in this one was done really well and rightfully took center stage in this book, as it does in the lives of those that deal with this condition. I'm not entirely sure that I liked Paris or Tarik and I'm honestly not sure how I feel about this book in general. I wonder if I might like it more on a re-read knowing what to expect?
I am still planning to read the third installment.
Do not go into this one expecting a funny, lighthearted RomCom.
I went in expecting this book to be more like its predecessor, and was surprisingly disappointed. I absolutely adored Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake and was looking forward to another light-hearted baking filled book. However, that is not what this one is. The baking aspect of this volume takes a back seat to drama and mental illness. While there were moments that left me laughing out loud, I was fully unprepared for how emotionally heavy this book was. Book one did have moments of seriousness but overall felt more lighthearted fun- which is what I went into this one expecting.
I think that the portrayal of GAD in this one was done really well and rightfully took center stage in this book, as it does in the lives of those that deal with this condition. I'm not entirely sure that I liked Paris or Tarik and I'm honestly not sure how I feel about this book in general. I wonder if I might like it more on a re-read knowing what to expect?
I am still planning to read the third installment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders