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A review by brionymarshallauthor
What Happens In Paradise by Didi Sand, Didi Sand
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
(Disclaimer: I downloaded this book for free as part of “Stuff Your Kindle Day”.)
The idea for this book was perfect for me. A cross between Love Island and I’m a Celeb. I was sold! Mia Fleet gorgeous supermodel, Dominic Ashford brooding billionaire, forced proximity and fake relationship? Yes please!
However, the actual writing of the story let it down. Parts of the plot are just erratic, unnecessary and down right random. (Her friend’s pet chicken makes her late and is then never mentioned again?!) There are lots of typos and repetition along the way and instances of the author just telling us information rather than showing it us. Not to mention the spice that came a little too soon (pardon the pun) and definitely felt like an addition made after the initial draft. At times all of this made the story hard to follow and I felt like a good editor could definitely have helped Sand fine tune this book. It’s a shame, because I really do think it has good potential.
I was disappointed we never got the full resolution for all of the many plot points. The characters and the plot were what was driving me to carry on reading. I even went as far as to download the bonus epilogue by following the link at the end of the ebook. But I’ll be honest, I think that was actually worse. Explaining away major plot points with a single sentence that left me with so many more questions. I probably would have been better off not reading it.
This book was my summer holiday read. I read it all while I was away, so it did keep my interest. I just wish Sand had been given more help and advice along the way.
The idea for this book was perfect for me. A cross between Love Island and I’m a Celeb. I was sold! Mia Fleet gorgeous supermodel, Dominic Ashford brooding billionaire, forced proximity and fake relationship? Yes please!
However, the actual writing of the story let it down. Parts of the plot are just erratic, unnecessary and down right random. (Her friend’s pet chicken makes her late and is then never mentioned again?!) There are lots of typos and repetition along the way and instances of the author just telling us information rather than showing it us. Not to mention the spice that came a little too soon (pardon the pun) and definitely felt like an addition made after the initial draft. At times all of this made the story hard to follow and I felt like a good editor could definitely have helped Sand fine tune this book. It’s a shame, because I really do think it has good potential.
I was disappointed we never got the full resolution for all of the many plot points. The characters and the plot were what was driving me to carry on reading. I even went as far as to download the bonus epilogue by following the link at the end of the ebook. But I’ll be honest, I think that was actually worse. Explaining away major plot points with a single sentence that left me with so many more questions. I probably would have been better off not reading it.
This book was my summer holiday read. I read it all while I was away, so it did keep my interest. I just wish Sand had been given more help and advice along the way.