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What Happens in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand

4 reviews

iordanmoore's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I liked the first book better, but it still seems like not a lot of plot happens in this book. Definitely more character/ relationship-focused until the very end when I wish it focused more on the mystery. I did like how it introduced Rosie’s POV through her journals and found that to be the most interesting part of the book. Will finish trilogy just to see how the mystery is resolved and wait until then before I make a final judgement on the series as a whole.
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siobhanward's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This was definitely a middle book in a series. My problem with trilogies is that the first book is usually solid, as is the third, but the second is always kind of mid (pun intended). This book didn't add a ton to the last one so much as dragged things out, and had no real ending or conclusion, since it's meant to set up the third book in the series. If anything, this book just made me frustrated with the characters. Anyway, I hope that the third book is better and ties things up, because this one didn't do much for the series!
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gkaltam's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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jenna_kaitlyn's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
 I love this series by Elin Hilderbrand! It was romance, mystery, and family issues. The second book picked up right where the first left off, and never slowed down. There were parts I didn't see coming which was great. I love how much of the culture of St. John's Hilderbrand incorporated into the story. It added an extra element to an already great story. 
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