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keeganrb's review against another edition
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Grief
kfmcf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
This book was pretty much the definition of "fine." The FL was given a lot of exploration but the ML was so one note it was disappointing. He had next to 0 personality which I didn't understand. His only aspects were rich and mysterious which .. really aren't traits.
the fact that Sadie dies was a) not surprising but b) not the emotional impact I believe the author wanted. Also the FL was just like "welp I guess I'll move on with my life!" And that was that. Definitely a bizarre act III that felt like a hastily written hallmark movie
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
joanreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
“Few things are certain in this world, except that nothing is.”
I thought it would be a nice, cute, summer-themed romance because of how summery the cover was but I found myself bawling my eyes out in the middle of the night while reading this. Even though it made me cry my eyes out it also gave me hope and laughter in between. This book is about love, family, second chances, taking risks and the loss of a loved one.
This made me google about Saba and transported me to a lovely island. It reminded me of one of the islands that I went to where locals knew everyone, so warm and welcoming to everyone. There is something magical when visiting an island, it changes your perspective in life and grounds you.
I found most of the characters to be likeable and relatable. That made me love this book. I just adore how badass Sadie and Laurentina are. Lucas Tsai, oh my gooodnessssss you handsomeeeeee dude!!!!! I love his humor and how much he cares about other people. I found myself relating to Marin as well, all her fears, her overthinking, never taking risks and I love the character development at the end. I just want to give Marin a hug at some point.
I thought it would be a nice, cute, summer-themed romance because of how summery the cover was but I found myself bawling my eyes out in the middle of the night while reading this. Even though it made me cry my eyes out it also gave me hope and laughter in between. This book is about love, family, second chances, taking risks and the loss of a loved one.
This made me google about Saba and transported me to a lovely island. It reminded me of one of the islands that I went to where locals knew everyone, so warm and welcoming to everyone. There is something magical when visiting an island, it changes your perspective in life and grounds you.
I found most of the characters to be likeable and relatable. That made me love this book. I just adore how badass Sadie and Laurentina are. Lucas Tsai, oh my gooodnessssss you handsomeeeeee dude!!!!! I love his humor and how much he cares about other people. I found myself relating to Marin as well, all her fears, her overthinking, never taking risks and I love the character development at the end. I just want to give Marin a hug at some point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Grief
100_pages_hr's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
This book was amazing. I laughed. I cried. I loved every minute.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Minor: Sexual content
bookedupchick's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
🏝Beautiful island escape, handsome hotel owner, and an emotional adventure…
You will need a box of tissues by your side when reading. 🗳 This book had me laughing 😄, swooning 😍, and crying 😭. I loved every minute of it. 💖🥲 It’s a beautiful journey of self discovery and the heartbreaking truth of why there is a journey in the first place. 💔
This story is about Marin who has never taken a risk living life in the safe zone. When her wild younger sister surprises her with a weekend sister’s trip to a tropical island. 🌺 Marin is shoved out of her comfort zone once she finds out her sister isn’t coming…
Read this if you like ⤵️
🌺 Journey of Self Discovery
🌺 Sister Bonds
🌺 Slow Burn Romance
🌺 Forced Proximity
🌺 Hope After Tragedy
🌺 Tropical Escapism
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Meet Me In Paradise by @libbyhubscher
You will need a box of tissues by your side when reading. 🗳 This book had me laughing 😄, swooning 😍, and crying 😭. I loved every minute of it. 💖🥲 It’s a beautiful journey of self discovery and the heartbreaking truth of why there is a journey in the first place. 💔
This story is about Marin who has never taken a risk living life in the safe zone. When her wild younger sister surprises her with a weekend sister’s trip to a tropical island. 🌺 Marin is shoved out of her comfort zone once she finds out her sister isn’t coming…
Read this if you like ⤵️
🌺 Journey of Self Discovery
🌺 Sister Bonds
🌺 Slow Burn Romance
🌺 Forced Proximity
🌺 Hope After Tragedy
🌺 Tropical Escapism
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Meet Me In Paradise by @libbyhubscher
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Terminal illness
idella's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Didn’t really feel like a romance. It was just mainly sad and the romance felt like a second thought and was really undeveloped. Kinda disappointed as the title, cover and synopsis present a completely different story.
The comments about being the type of person to wear a one piece really irritated me as it felt a little like body shaming. And Sadie is one of the most irritating, selfish characters I’ve read (although I understand some of the reasons for being like this). She gave her sister no credit whatsoever despite her having literally given up her future for her to just treat her really badly which didn’t sit right with me.
The comments about being the type of person to wear a one piece really irritated me as it felt a little like body shaming. And Sadie is one of the most irritating, selfish characters I’ve read (although I understand some of the reasons for being like this). She gave her sister no credit whatsoever despite her having literally given up her future for her to just treat her really badly which didn’t sit right with me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, and Terminal illness
missmarvelousreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
kfalls's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
valeriabee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
So this book has confirmed for me that women should not be allowed to write romantic fiction, given that the male love interests are simply too good to be true and I cannot bear the idea of living a life with anyone less perfect than Lucas Tsai.
After Marin and Sadie lost their mother at a young age, Sadie sought adventure and Marin relished in safety. Marin's life, her world, revolves around protecting Sadie. For once, Sadie wants to protect Marin. So she plans them a weekend girl's trip to a Caribbean Island called Saba. Things start of roughly with Sadie missing her flight, Marin having to travel alongside a gorgeously aloof man called Lucas, and her luggage gets confused with that of a newlywed bride. Despite his initial aloofness, Lucas offers to guide Marin around the island while she waits for her sister to arrive.
As I said earlier, women should not be allowed to write romance. My standards are far too high for any reasonable person and I cannot expect myself to find love. I also got this book through my Once Upon a Book Club subscription, meaning I got to open fun little gifts along the way. I have to say, the gifts elevated the experience. There were moments where I couldn't put it down because of the plot (I needed to get more of the chemistry and tension between Lucas and Marin), and then there were moments where I just needed to get to my next gift.
The book is sort of a multiple POV, as it switches between the main story narrated by Marin, and the secondary secret plot narrated by Sadie. At first it felt like Sadie was interrupting the heat between Marin and Lucas, but it makes sense to throw her in because Marin never stops thinking of Sadie. I want to say that this is the flaw she overcomes, but she really never stops thinking of Sadie. She does, however, shifting from worrying about Sadie to just appreciating her and thinking of her lovingly, wishing to share her adventure with her sister. We also don't know exactly how important Sadie is to the story.
While the book is definitely romantic, it is more than that. What kind of adult novel would it be without a little bit of grief? Or in this case, a lot a bit of grief. The "twists" we discover throughout the book feel very predictable and I cannot tell if it is because they were set up so well that it just made sense in hindsight, or if Hubscher made the mistake of giving it away. The jury is still out on that one. I don't love that Marin was a sort of sheltered damsel in distress that gets saved by this adventurous hunk of a man on an island. However, I counter that with the thought that Marin wasn't saved by Lucas, but by her sister. That's why the story is more than a romance, it is a story about sisterhood. They would do anything for each other, including sending your older sister on a wild trip to a foreign island with the most attractive and kindest man alive.
Again, it is not enough that Lucas is canonically gorgeous, but that he is also written as the most generous and the sweetest guy on earth. He is unlike anyone to ever exist, because he does not exist. He's too perfect. He is perfect for the story, but he is too perfect for the world. My tiny brain cannot handle the weight of knowing he exists in someone's mind -- it is too much to bear.
Personally, I loved the experience of reading this novel even though it sounded silly when I described the plot back to my friends. I mean, really, some of the things that occur could only happen in books -- which is why it makes a great book. It wasn't purely an escapist read as it also takes you on an emotional journey, but it sure as heck took me out of myself for some moments with Lucas Tsai.
I feel like I will never get over this man that will never exist. Sigh.
After Marin and Sadie lost their mother at a young age, Sadie sought adventure and Marin relished in safety. Marin's life, her world, revolves around protecting Sadie. For once, Sadie wants to protect Marin. So she plans them a weekend girl's trip to a Caribbean Island called Saba. Things start of roughly with Sadie missing her flight, Marin having to travel alongside a gorgeously aloof man called Lucas, and her luggage gets confused with that of a newlywed bride. Despite his initial aloofness, Lucas offers to guide Marin around the island while she waits for her sister to arrive.
As I said earlier, women should not be allowed to write romance. My standards are far too high for any reasonable person and I cannot expect myself to find love. I also got this book through my Once Upon a Book Club subscription, meaning I got to open fun little gifts along the way. I have to say, the gifts elevated the experience. There were moments where I couldn't put it down because of the plot (I needed to get more of the chemistry and tension between Lucas and Marin), and then there were moments where I just needed to get to my next gift.
The book is sort of a multiple POV, as it switches between the main story narrated by Marin, and the secondary secret plot narrated by Sadie. At first it felt like Sadie was interrupting the heat between Marin and Lucas, but it makes sense to throw her in because Marin never stops thinking of Sadie. I want to say that this is the flaw she overcomes, but she really never stops thinking of Sadie. She does, however, shifting from worrying about Sadie to just appreciating her and thinking of her lovingly, wishing to share her adventure with her sister. We also don't know exactly how important Sadie is to the story.
While the book is definitely romantic, it is more than that. What kind of adult novel would it be without a little bit of grief? Or in this case, a lot a bit of grief. The "twists" we discover throughout the book feel very predictable and I cannot tell if it is because they were set up so well that it just made sense in hindsight, or if Hubscher made the mistake of giving it away. The jury is still out on that one. I don't love that Marin was a sort of sheltered damsel in distress that gets saved by this adventurous hunk of a man on an island. However, I counter that with the thought that Marin wasn't saved by Lucas, but by her sister. That's why the story is more than a romance, it is a story about sisterhood. They would do anything for each other, including sending your older sister on a wild trip to a foreign island with the most attractive and kindest man alive.
Again, it is not enough that Lucas is canonically gorgeous, but that he is also written as the most generous and the sweetest guy on earth. He is unlike anyone to ever exist, because he does not exist. He's too perfect. He is perfect for the story, but he is too perfect for the world. My tiny brain cannot handle the weight of knowing he exists in someone's mind -- it is too much to bear.
Personally, I loved the experience of reading this novel even though it sounded silly when I described the plot back to my friends. I mean, really, some of the things that occur could only happen in books -- which is why it makes a great book. It wasn't purely an escapist read as it also takes you on an emotional journey, but it sure as heck took me out of myself for some moments with Lucas Tsai.
I feel like I will never get over this man that will never exist. Sigh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content
lexiereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Terminal illness