A review by leylaspages
I Heart Paris by Lindsey Kelk

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

"I Heart Paris" by Lindsey Kelk is the third installment in the "I Heart" series, following the adventures of Angela Clark. This time, Angela accompanies her boyfriend Alex to Paris, where he is set to perform at a music festival. Simultaneously, Angela is tasked with writing a piece for Belle magazine about her Parisian experience. What starts as a romantic getaway quickly unravels into chaos with the reappearance of Alex's French ex-girlfriend and, of course, numerous setbacks in Angela's work and personal life...

Rather than La Vie en Rose, I got La Vie en Rubbish.

The novel maintains the series' signature light-hearted and quick-paced style, filled with so to say humorous and (sometimes overly) dramatic situations. Angela’s character continues to be a mixed bag; while her relatable moments and pop culture references (like those to Gossip Girl ‼) add charm, her tendency to avoid confronting relationship issues are so frustrating (hello miscommunication trope??). Her flaws, including her dependency on alcohol, doesn't do much to making her any more likeable.

In terms of Paris' side characters, I totally looove  Virginie. Graham was definitely Angela's rational saviour. 
And what I liked most in this book? WE FINALLY GET MORE OF ALEX!! YES

I stood up on wobbly legs and let Alex lead me back to the bed. He took out a button- up shirt and slipped it on me, fastening the front few buttons and then popping out two Advil and placing them in my palm. ‘Let me get you some water,’ he pushed me carefully on to the bed and disappeared back into the bathroom.

Love is in the little things🤌🏼

Furthermore, descriptions of Parisian fashion, food, and iconic locations add a backdrop to the story, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy romantic comedies set in picturesque cities. I'm saying this from a perspective of not having visited Paris, so I wouldn't know whether the descriptions were flat or shallow. I definitely liked the Hollywood description  in the previous book.

Those looking for deeper character development or more serious themes will find this book lacking. But you know, it is a good "in between". Fans of Sophie Kinsella will likely appreciate Kelk’s writing style and the series’ overall tone.