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Meet Me in Paradise by Libby Hubscher

47 reviews

lucyd's review

emotional sad medium-paced

3.0

Based on the cover, title and blurb this book was not at all what I expected, and not in a good way. In all honesty, I feel a bit mis-sold.
I was really looking for an upbeat romcom, instead this is a story about grief and loss which has a secondary romance plot line. I enjoyed the travel aspects of this novel, and the romance element was cute, but overall this wasn’t for me. Please check warnings before reading - in various ways this is not a happy read.

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bookishadrianne's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful 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

5.0

Meet Me in Paradise is the first book that I have read in 2023 which made me sobbed. I knew going into this story that this book was emotional. However, I was not prepared for how much crying I would be doing. I am glad I was listening to the audiobook because I don't think I could have read with my eyes.

This book follows Marian as she learns to live. To try adventure because she kinda stopped living after her mother died.

Her sister created this beautiful journey. And the tears start coming around 3/4 of the way done because you slowly realize the sister is dying

It's a journey of two sisters choosing to grief in two very different ways. A story that life doesn't have to stop when things become hard. There are some humorous scenes as well.

Like when her underwear is being displayed for everyone in the plane to see

Overall, I thought this was a beautiful book that really showcased grief, love, family. I'm not sure I can write much more because my eyes are still very swollen from crying my eyes out while reading this book.

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sophiji94's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

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novellybritt's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.0

I thought I was getting a fun beach read with a FMC who needs adventure and gets it by getting into a handsome stranger's pants and it was just a fun time bone zone on the beach type situation.

But nope. This was freaking SAD. I was an absolute sobbing MESS. If you liked Firefly Lane or In Five Years (which I did) then you will absolutely love this.

While it is super sad, it is also a really great story about finding yourself and living your life to the best of your abilities. It's the epitome of life is too short, so do the damn thing. Watching Marin's development was pretty inspiring, especially for someone (like me) who is usually pretty careful and doesn't like to take risks.

The love interest, Lucas, was so gentle and...perfect. He's the perfect man. Every character felt like a warm hug and a safe place.

This book was beautiful and I'm really glad I ended up reading it, even if it wasn't what I thought it was going to be.

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infjkiki's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad 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

5.0

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chapterobsessed's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

It was cute with lots of character growth.

I would have cried, (TW: topics of cancer and death of loved ones) but I wasn’t very attached to these characters. I don’t know why. Something was off. Still a sold binge-worthy Summer read!!

I loved Lucas. He was adorable and definitely a new book boyfriend for sure!! 💛

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