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I should probably preface this review by admitting that I am a big fan of Brideshead Revisited.

There is a certain degree of beauty in the nostalgia and heartbreak experienced by Charles Ryder through his interactions with the Marchmain family, so when I learned that Even in Paradise was “…very loosely inspired” by Brideshead, I immediately knew that I wanted to read this book.

Now that I have, I can say unreservedly that Chelsey Philpot has not only built upon the foundations of a classic novel, she's also created a hauntingly beautiful world filled with characters and struggles that makes the story stand out in its own right.

Philpot introduces us to Charlotte "Charlie" Ryder, a talented young artist who meets fellow boarding school classmate Julia Buchanan through a twist of fate. Charlie's from a lower middle-class family in New Hampshire, and it's not long before Julia's world of old money and excess begins to dazzle Charlie.

But as Charlie's friendship with Julia develops, she learns that there are cracks in the perfect Buchanan facade. Their so-called paradise isn't immune to the realities of the world, and those realities are beginning to catch up.

Philpot does a wonderful job of playing on that age-old idea of an outsider looking into a hallowed and elite world, and finding that beneath all of the artifice, there is very little to separate those who are average and the moneyed few.

While Charlotte is initially dazzled by the Buchanan wealth, she quickly learns that becoming a part of that world is not easy. Even when she's accepted into the Buchanan fold, it's with the reminder that they now trust her to be in charge of Julia's well-being.

It's a relationship with strings attached; a good metaphor for the entire world that the Buchanan family inhabits. Wealth and privilege do not always translate into a happy life, something that readers repeatedly learns alongside Charlie, as she begins to learn more and more about hre best friend and the family's past.

Ultimately, I'm confident that readers will absolutely understand why Charlie is attracted to Julia's world in the first place, and just as equally understand when Charlie begins to find fault with a seemingly once-perfect world.

Philpot's writing is beautiful throughout the book, effortlessly transporting readers from the grounds of a New England boarding school, to summer homes where anything feels possible. Readers will likely also appreciate both Philpot's nods to Brideshead - I especially liked that a certain stuffed animal reappeared in a different, but equally plush form - and the fact that the book ends on a far more optimistic note.


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Even in Paradise Chelsey Philpot Books Reviews

Delightful read! This is a literary fiction and is amazingly well written.
I hated this book I wanted to love it so bad but I couldn't there isn't really anything good to say but I'm so sad that it turned out this way I hope if someone else reads it. They will find the beauty I think it has I just can't see it
Such a good read! & absolutely beautiful dust jacked and books itself!
Totally enjoyed reading this novel from a budding author!
Ah, I loved this book! It was soooo good! One of my all time favorites. It's a great story about friendship and first love! This is definitely on my TBR list and I recommend to anyone who loves Contemporary YA. My complete review is at www.betweenorderandrandom.com
Loved it! Fell in love with the characters from page 1 and I felt like I was on the journey with Charlie.
So relatable and beautifully written, easily one of my favorite YA novels!
Do yourself a favor and buy it!!
I enjoyed this book, although it was a bit slow during the first few chapters. The major themes of the book revolve around family, friendship, love and tragedy. It is another book centered around the very intimate and unique friendships of teenage girls and all of the love and heartbreak that can go along with it.
I should probably preface this review by admitting that I am a big fan of Brideshead Revisited.

There is a certain degree of beauty in the nostalgia and heartbreak experienced by Charles Ryder through his interactions with the Marchmain family, so when I learned that Even in Paradise was “…very loosely inspired” by Brideshead, I immediately knew that I wanted to read this book.

Now that I have, I can say unreservedly that Chelsey Philpot has not only built upon the foundations of a classic novel, she's also created a hauntingly beautiful world filled with characters and struggles that makes the story stand out in its own right.

Philpot introduces us to Charlotte "Charlie" Ryder, a talented young artist who meets fellow boarding school classmate Julia Buchanan through a twist of fate. Charlie's from a lower middle-class family in New Hampshire, and it's not long before Julia's world of old money and excess begins to dazzle Charlie.

But as Charlie's friendship with Julia develops, she learns that there are cracks in the perfect Buchanan facade. Their so-called paradise isn't immune to the realities of the world, and those realities are beginning to catch up.

Philpot does a wonderful job of playing on that age-old idea of an outsider looking into a hallowed and elite world, and finding that beneath all of the artifice, there is very little to separate those who are average and the moneyed few.

While Charlotte is initially dazzled by the Buchanan wealth, she quickly learns that becoming a part of that world is not easy. Even when she's accepted into the Buchanan fold, it's with the reminder that they now trust her to be in charge of Julia's well-being.

It's a relationship with strings attached; a good metaphor for the entire world that the Buchanan family inhabits. Wealth and privilege do not always translate into a happy life, something that readers repeatedly learns alongside Charlie, as she begins to learn more and more about hre best friend and the family's past.

Ultimately, I'm confident that readers will absolutely understand why Charlie is attracted to Julia's world in the first place, and just as equally understand when Charlie begins to find fault with a seemingly once-perfect world.

Philpot's writing is beautiful throughout the book, effortlessly transporting readers from the grounds of a New England boarding school, to summer homes where anything feels possible. Readers will likely also appreciate both Philpot's nods to Brideshead - I especially liked that a certain stuffed animal reappeared in a different, but equally plush form - and the fact that the book ends on a far more optimistic note.