The Paradise Problem | By Christina Lauren
Book Review | Contemporary Romance
My thoughts
Narrative and Plot
The Paradise Problem delivers exactly what it promises. It lets you sink into this luxurious tropical holiday vibe and presents you with enough “rich-people drama” to keep things interesting. Add in a steamy romance, and you have the perfect cocktail for a beachy summer read.
The plot follows the classic fake marriage trope scenario, where several unusual circumstances force our protagonist, Anna, to become Liam’s fake wife. But somehow the author duo manages to make this dynamic interesting and gets you invested with a no-nonsense writing style.
Characters and Conflict
Liam and Anna are the primary characters, but there is enough of an ensemble cast to make the story quite entertaining. The dysfunctional Weston family dynamic, contrasted with what Anna has in the form of family, is portrayed not so subtly, but poignantly.
The romance and chemistry between the leads were the main attraction for me. They are both strong individual personalities. The relationship develops gradually. They start out as acquaintances, develop a friendship, and the attraction grows as organically as possible in a fake dating romance novel.
The third act again focuses mainly on Liam’s family drama. Anna and Liam have a minor disagreement that resolves in no time. Even so, the reason for the conflict was valid and necessary.
Conclusion
Overall, I enjoyed reading The Paradise Problem. It was fun and entertaining. It didn’t surprise me, but it was everything I expected it to be, a fun and beachy romance read.
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