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hipsterspinster 's review for:
The Paradise Problem
by Christina Lauren
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-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
Another Christina Lauren instant classic. I felt so immersed in these characters and this setting. I loved how the marriage of convenience plot unfolded, rather than the usual get married and fight through cohabitating for a common goal, this flipped that plot in an interesting way. Seeing the struggles of the main love interests and the people around them helped the plot feel full and realistic. Couldn't quite give it the full five stars because the falling-for-each-other felt a little rushed and focused more on physical intimacy than emotional intimacy (that came way later) . Would read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Classism
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Grief, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation
Minor: Ableism, Death, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content