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Paradise (Paradise, #1)
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4.5 STARS
I really need to read more from this author! I've enjoyed her HR's and now have been seduced by her CR's. The biggest drawback to this book and the only reason it took me so long to read it, was the length--709 pages!! That is LONG. Mind you, I was never bored but the length was daunting enough to hold me off a little.
Paradise was beautiful, enchanting, exhausting. It was an epic tale of lost opportunities and tragic occurrences. Believing something for so long only to realize it was wrong was both freeing and debilitating. But this was also about enduring love and the second chances we are lucky to receive in life. I loved Matt and Meredith so much, together and separately. The huge cast of secondary characters were wonderful. This was also a very emotional and affecting book, it had me laughing, crying and hoping for the ending I craved.
The last third and epilogue were lovely and although I felt the reentry of (view spoiler). I was so happy to finally see Meredith stand up for something she believed in, something her father prohibited, it was sweet destiny. Anyways, this was lovely and sweet, I really, really liked it.
P.S. Trying to write an eloquent review while sick isn't always the smartest thing to do, but I had to ;)
I really need to read more from this author! I've enjoyed her HR's and now have been seduced by her CR's. The biggest drawback to this book and the only reason it took me so long to read it, was the length--709 pages!! That is LONG. Mind you, I was never bored but the length was daunting enough to hold me off a little.
Paradise was beautiful, enchanting, exhausting. It was an epic tale of lost opportunities and tragic occurrences. Believing something for so long only to realize it was wrong was both freeing and debilitating. But this was also about enduring love and the second chances we are lucky to receive in life. I loved Matt and Meredith so much, together and separately. The huge cast of secondary characters were wonderful. This was also a very emotional and affecting book, it had me laughing, crying and hoping for the ending I craved.
The last third and epilogue were lovely and although I felt the reentry of (view spoiler). I was so happy to finally see Meredith stand up for something she believed in, something her father prohibited, it was sweet destiny. Anyways, this was lovely and sweet, I really, really liked it.
P.S. Trying to write an eloquent review while sick isn't always the smartest thing to do, but I had to ;)
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Reading Progress
December 1, 2012
– Shelved
October 6, 2013
– Shelved as:
historical-romance-to-read-series
January 11, 2014
– Shelved as:
to-read
December 15, 2014
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Started Reading
December 18, 2014
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77.15%
"Damn being sick! It's gotten in the way of everything including reading this book, which is already long to begin with, but it's very good so far :)"
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December 19, 2014
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100.0%
December 19, 2014
– Shelved as:
second-chances
December 19, 2014
– Shelved as:
library-loan
December 19, 2014
– Shelved as:
romance
December 19, 2014
– Shelved as:
betrayal
December 19, 2014
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Finished Reading
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Dec 15, 2014 03:28PM
i still didnt finish a single McNaught book but i was exited to find out that Nicholas has his own book realy liked him in Whitney
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Lian92 wrote: "i still didnt finish a single McNaught book but i was exited to find out that Nicholas has his own book realy liked him in Whitney"Still have to read Whitney :)
Didi wrote: "Lian92 wrote: "i still didnt finish a single McNaught book but i was exited to find out that Nicholas has his own book realy liked him in Whitney"Still have to read Whitney :)"
i couldnt finish that one but i liked the heroine and i think youd love it
Lian92 wrote: "Didi wrote: "Lian92 wrote: "i still didnt finish a single McNaught book but i was exited to find out that Nicholas has his own book realy liked him in Whitney"Still have to read Whitney :)"
i co..."
Thanks Lian, hopefully :)
Great review Didi! I agree McNaught's books more often than not are long, but they are strangely addictive. I read Perfect first, I'm saving Paradise for later :)
Fab review Didi! You're good cause I don't think I can do 700 pages! It has nice reviews though, may have to give this author a try.
LOVE McNaught! Now you have to read Perfect, then Every Breath You Take. Seriously. Two of my favorite books ever. :)
Wonderful review of a classic Didi! = DD
Hannah wrote: "Great review Didi! I agree McNaught's books more often than not are long, but they are strangely addictive. I read Perfect first, I'm saving Paradise for later :)"Thanks Hannah! They are addictive even at that length and although I love them I can't read more than one at a time bc they're so long ;) I'll have to check out perfect.
Share wrote: "Fab review Didi! You're good cause I don't think I can do 700 pages! It has nice reviews though, may have to give this author a try."Thanks Share! I know, that's super long but I do recommend her work, maybe start with something more reasonable in length ;)
T. wrote: "LOVE McNaught! Now you have to read Perfect, then Every Breath You Take. Seriously. Two of my favorite books ever. :)"Thanks T! I'll have to check both of those out :)
SueBee★bring me an alpha!★ wrote: "Wonderful review of a classic Didi! = DD"Thanks SueBee! x
Patrycja wrote: "Awesome review! =)"Thanks Patrycja!
Eliza wrote: "Lovely review, Didi!xo"Thanks Eliza! xx
Great review! I have this one in paperback, just need to get to it!
Linda wrote: "Great review! I have this one in paperback, just need to get to it!"Thanks Linda, enjoy!
Fab review, Didi! I read this in HS then reread it a few months back and still loved it! Meredith can be frustrating, but all together I just loved it! Sorry you are sick, hope you feel better soon!
Wonderful review Didi! :D
Raquel wrote: "Great review Didi!"Thanks Raquel!
Beverly wrote: "Fab review, Didi! I read this in HS then reread it a few months back and still loved it! Meredith can be frustrating, but all together I just loved it! Sorry you are sick, hope you feel better soon!"
Thanks Bev! She was quite frustrating but at the same time I understood her insecurities esp with Matt's reputation, lol :)) I'm glad you loved it too!
Being sick is annoying as hell but slowly getting better, thanks girl!! <3
Lady Vigilante (Feifei) wrote: "Wonderful review Didi! :D"Thanks Feifei! :)
Lovely review my sweet friend. I've had this book for years and still need to read it. I love Judith McNaught. Merry Christmas! <3
Excellent review...I agree 100%!
Kristen (Peddler of Smut) wrote: "Lovely review my sweet friend. I've had this book for years and still need to read it. I love Judith McNaught. Merry Christmas! <3"Thanks Kristen, hope you enjoy it! I've had her Whitney, my love for a long time too and still need to read it :) merry Christmas and happy new year to you my lovely friend! <33
Karla wrote: "Excellent review...I agree 100%!"Thanks Karla! :)
Awesome review, Didi. I love Judith McNaught. I haven't gotten a chance to read this one as yet. After reading your review I believe I'll move this up on my TBR listing.
Lisa wrote: "Fab review, hun!"Thanks Lisa!
Carissa wrote: "Awesome review, Didi. I love Judith McNaught. I haven't gotten a chance to read this one as yet. After reading your review I believe I'll move this up on my TBR listing."Thanks Carissa, I think you'll love this, it's so epic feeling :)
Suzanne wrote: "Fab review, darlin'! xo"Thanks Suzanne! <3
Wonderful review, Didi. xo
Brandi wrote: "Lovely review, Didi! :))"♥Sharon♥ wrote: "Wonderful review, Didi. xo"
Thanks ladies!
Mo wrote: "Lovely review, Didi."thanks Mo, Xx
great review ♥ I bought some of these books ... I just need to read them. They're sitting on my floor next to my bed. Always harder for me to pick up a paperback.
thanks Amy! know what you mean, hope you get to them :)
