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purplepenning 's review for:
The Paradise Problem
by Christina Lauren
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
A rom-com that makes me laugh out loud and startle my sleeping dog is almost always a 4+ star read. This one got multiple laughs (Anna Green, you delightful muppet!), was a slow enough burn to make me believe the unbelievable chemistry and subsequent steaminess, incorporated ethical considerations while portraying the lifestyles of the rich and famous, and had a pretty satisfying conclusion (including the well-deserved comeuppance for a super-rich super-toxic asshole. yay! ). Christina Lauren's books don't always work for me, but this one was fun! Recommended for fans of Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood.
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual harassment
Toxic relationship: toxic inheritance clause, toxic parents, sibling rivalry, toxic super-rich asshole behavior