A review by amanda_reads13
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Anna agrees to pretend to be married to Liam to help him get his inheritance. 

As outrageous and unrealistic as this plot is, it was hilarious. I laughed through so much of this book. The contrast between free spirit Anna and buttoned up Liam, was really entertaining. I've seen this described as a cross between Succession and Pretty Woman, and that's a pretty accurate representation. 

Anna and Liam are super cute together. I loved how Anna helped Liam prioritize himself and realize that his dreams and wants are important. His family was horrible; they were egotistical, abusive, greedy, pretentious snobs. His father got what was coming to him. 

I'm really glad that the authors wrote in that the brothers were in therapy. The way that their father treated them messed them up so horribly.

There's no way that a family with this much money would not have run a full background check on one of their children's spouses, especially one they've never met. It doesn't make sense that Liam wouldn't have thought about this. You could not pull one over a family with this much money and this many resources.

Tropes: fake dating, opposites attract 

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