Reviews

Meet Me in Paradise by Libby Hubscher

shailydc's review against another edition

2.0

This book is not the lighthearted summer romance it's advertised as. I found Marin to be an annoying and unappealing character. There is also very little romance or chemistry to make sense of the love story - you really don't get to know anything about Lucas or why there's a spark between him and Marin.

agieo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

temporary_escaper's review against another edition

4.0

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colorgardgirl's review against another edition

5.0

The first 150 pages or so we’re cute, and addicting. I couldn’t put it down although I felt it was a bit silly and a little too convenient. But as everything unfolds and you find out what Sadie‘s plan is, I lost it. I cried thoroughly the last half of the book. I wasn’t expecting to be hit so hard. Well I still would’ve liked a little more depth to Lucas and Marin’s relationship it was really good.

winemakerssister's review against another edition

4.0

As many reviewers have noted, don't think this is a light romance based on the cover. There are some heavy themes here and lots of tears. And there is romance, but the real love story is between the two sisters.

genthebookworm's review against another edition

5.0

*Thank you to Berkley Publishing for my gifted copy.

This book gave me ALL the feelings! This was definitely a read that sucked me right in and was much more than I expected. It was layered, emotionally complex, and extremely well written. I loved the story of sisterhood and family, the romantic sub-story, and the underlying message of finding yourself. The details were so vivid that almost felt like I was in this tropical paradise, which was perfect for reading in January.

While sisters, Sadie and Marin, led the way as main characters, I loved the smaller character additions, specifically those they meet on the island who offer their kindness with no expectations in return. The emotional and heartbreaking ending was powerful and I know this book will stick with me for a long time.

My full review will be posted on my website, genthebookworm.com, closer to the publication date.

bookhoarder76's review against another edition

2.0

Man I really wanted to love this one and I thought that I would because it seemed cute and fun when I started it. But I quickly got bored of it. I'm not invested in these characters or this trip at all so after 140 pgs I'm calling it quits. Just not for me. I will still give it 2 stars because it was written well. I just didn't enjoy it that much.

hjswinford's review against another edition

4.0

Not a romance, not a cutesy comfort read. I was glad that was forewarned about this being much more contemporary lit fic than romance going in. The romance takes a backseat to the relationship between the sisters and dealing with the blows life has thrown at them. I really enjoyed it and connected with the sisters and their utter failure at communication and acts of selflessness. I was infuriated by the way they treated each other while also totally understanding it. And in the end, the character arcs were well done.

This book should definitely have a TW for cancer. Didn't bother me, but it certainly hit me harder, and it might be something some readers will want to avoid.

abbeylynn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

sue_b's review against another edition

emotional funny

4.0