macaylahbortner's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 ⭐️ good plot, good characters, fine conclusion to the series although I’d consider it a cop-out.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when an author writes an entire series that would’ve been better off as one novel. That’s the Paradise series in a nutshell. I’ve read other Hilderbrand novels that have truly entranced me, but this series unfortunately missed the mark. Just too long! Too many times I was just ready for it to be over, and I hate having that feeling while reading.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when an author writes an entire series that would’ve been better off as one novel. That’s the Paradise series in a nutshell. I’ve read other Hilderbrand novels that have truly entranced me, but this series unfortunately missed the mark. Just too long! Too many times I was just ready for it to be over, and I hate having that feeling while reading.
megmonk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This entire trilogy is so delightful. The perfect mix of beach read and salacious. Loved it.
beccaboop_books's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this on audio.
This was the third and final book to the "Paradise" series.
I wish it was better. I wish we got more mystery storyline, most of the story was about all the characters love lives and just a snippet of how the helicopter went down. It felt rushed and then forgotten about. I didn't particularly like the ending storyline either- I know it was based off of events that happened in real life to the USVI but I wish we got a different ending.
The first book really sucked me in and I have been disappointed since.
This was the third and final book to the "Paradise" series.
I wish it was better. I wish we got more mystery storyline, most of the story was about all the characters love lives and just a snippet of how the helicopter went down. It felt rushed and then forgotten about. I didn't particularly like the ending storyline either- I know it was based off of events that happened in real life to the USVI but I wish we got a different ending.
The first book really sucked me in and I have been disappointed since.
lisabooksit's review against another edition
2.0
This was a trilogy that would have been better as one book. It was one story. Did I read all 3 because I wanted resolution? Yes. Did I enjoy it? In the beginning, yes. In the end, no. I was so bored and frustrated I felt like something else had to happen, but so many unnecessary characters and side stories just ruined it.
www_evelyn_com's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kendyl180's review against another edition
3.0
Read without knowing it was the 3rd in a series of 3…but seemed to do fine as a stand alone, there was some confusion with all the characters at the beginning but ended up being a very enjoyable read.
graciegilbear's review against another edition
5.0
I wish there was one more book in this series. Absolutely gripping!
jsilvestri's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the conclusion of this trilogy. I can say I will definitely miss this cast of characters. I was hoping to have a resolve to the original mystery but the author chose to not dive back into that part of the plot. This trilogy was a nice, breezy, summer read.
kasmi22's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0