Paradise Girl was an unexpected roller coaster of feelings for me. Dystopian books are usually right up my alley, and I often become invested in the characters rather quickly, but I wasn't expecting all of the emotions that played out while reading the journals of Kerryl.

An infection takes over the world and kills people horribly and rapidly. It's easily spread and no one seems immune. Eventually, Kerryl is the only one left in the farm house where her family lived. Loneliness is a very big factor in the emotional upheaval of this book. Imagine being on your own with no human contact for days, weeks, months at a time! In Kerryl's case there is also a fair amount of guilt and even more things going on that we learn through her journals.

The journals are written very well, as if a young woman and inspiring writer had actually written them. I found it very easy to get into and become emotionally invested. At the end of the book, there is a HUGE plot twist, so be prepared for that! And come to find out there will be even more to this story. To say I'm eager to read it is an understatement!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.