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Paradise Coast
Rival groups of local and wealthy teens in a small Everglades town confront the secrets that rise from the waters in the wake of a hurricane in this sizzling and suspenseful thriller from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young—perfect for fans of Outer Banks and The White Lotus.
Some secrets won’t stay buried. Not even in the Everglades.
Deep in the Everglades, there was once a luxurious and legendary hotel enjoyed by the wealthy elite. Until one mysterious night when a fire tore through the building, killing a young socialite and casting blame on a local dock worker. Soon after, the hotel vanished, swallowed up by the wetlands like it never existed at all.
Until now.
When a powerful hurricane unearths the ruins of the long-forgotten hotel, the past is dragged back to the surface as clues to the devasting truth about the night of the fire are revealed.
It’s the truth that die-hard local Noa and her friends have been chasing for years in the hopes of clearing their ancestor’s name and pushing back against the rich families trying to force them out. With the help of Jamie, the rebellious son of a wealthy businessman, Noa and her crew begin a desperate fight for the justice they deserve.
It won’t be easy. Because the wealthy control just about everything on Paradise Coast—including the truth. And they will do whatever it takes, even kill, to make sure the past stays buried.
Some secrets won’t stay buried. Not even in the Everglades.
Deep in the Everglades, there was once a luxurious and legendary hotel enjoyed by the wealthy elite. Until one mysterious night when a fire tore through the building, killing a young socialite and casting blame on a local dock worker. Soon after, the hotel vanished, swallowed up by the wetlands like it never existed at all.
Until now.
When a powerful hurricane unearths the ruins of the long-forgotten hotel, the past is dragged back to the surface as clues to the devasting truth about the night of the fire are revealed.
It’s the truth that die-hard local Noa and her friends have been chasing for years in the hopes of clearing their ancestor’s name and pushing back against the rich families trying to force them out. With the help of Jamie, the rebellious son of a wealthy businessman, Noa and her crew begin a desperate fight for the justice they deserve.
It won’t be easy. Because the wealthy control just about everything on Paradise Coast—including the truth. And they will do whatever it takes, even kill, to make sure the past stays buried.
320 pages, Hardcover
Published February 24, 2026
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Suzanne Young
70 books4,892 followersSuzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of The Program, The Treatment, and several other novels. She currently lives in Tempe, Arizona where she teaches high school English and obsesses about books. Learn more about Suzanne at www.suzanne-young.blogspot.com
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March 27, 2026
A fun, wild ride full of drama, intrigue, and suspense as well as a dash of romance, Paradise Coast’s plot reminded me in many ways of the Outer Banks while also including a vibe straight out of We Were Liars. You see, with the town’s locals and wealthy visitors pitted against one another following an earth-shattering tragedy that suddenly rocked this community’s world, the hatred was at an all-time high in this YA novel. Packed full of enemies, rivalries, and feuds, the complex group dynamics made the book feel genuine and true-to-life—with a teenage vibe—while everything else was just melodramatic enough to make me a fan. After all, the sky-high tension and long-buried secrets were filled with corruption, conspiracies, and blackmail. What’s not to love about that kind of story?
The best piece of this psychological thriller, however, was the atmospheric small-town setting. Well…and that ending. With sun-soaked vibes that were darkened by a creepy long-abandoned motel, I had a blast getting sucked into the investigation of the town’s dark secrets. I mean, who wouldn’t want to know all of the whos, whats, and whys? That conclusion, however, was what ultimately sealed the deal. Twisty, satisfying, and unexpected, it was the perfect addition to this novel. So despite the slow start, I easily flew through this book in one single morning. You see, thanks to the dual POVs, the town’s class and power divide were put on full display. All in all, while you could definitely tell it was written for teens, I still had a blast being a fly on the wall in this small feuding town. Rating of 4.25 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
Deep in the Everglades, there was once a luxurious and legendary hotel enjoyed by the wealthy elite. Until one mysterious night when a fire tore through the building, killing a young socialite and casting blame on a local dock worker. Soon after, the hotel vanished, swallowed up by the wetlands like it never existed at all.
Until now.
When a powerful hurricane unearths the ruins of the long-forgotten hotel, the past is dragged back to the surface as clues to the devasting truth about the night of the fire are revealed.
It’s the truth that die-hard local Noa and her friends have been chasing for years in the hopes of clearing their ancestor’s name and pushing back against the rich families trying to force them out. With the help of Jamie, the rebellious son of a wealthy businessman, Noa and her crew begin a desperate fight for the justice they deserve.
It won’t be easy. Because the wealthy control just about everything on Paradise Coast—including the truth. And they will do whatever it takes, even kill, to make sure the past stays buried.
Thank you Suzanne Young, Simon & Schuster, and Simon Teen for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: February 24, 2026
Content warning: fire, missing person, classism, death
The best piece of this psychological thriller, however, was the atmospheric small-town setting. Well…and that ending. With sun-soaked vibes that were darkened by a creepy long-abandoned motel, I had a blast getting sucked into the investigation of the town’s dark secrets. I mean, who wouldn’t want to know all of the whos, whats, and whys? That conclusion, however, was what ultimately sealed the deal. Twisty, satisfying, and unexpected, it was the perfect addition to this novel. So despite the slow start, I easily flew through this book in one single morning. You see, thanks to the dual POVs, the town’s class and power divide were put on full display. All in all, while you could definitely tell it was written for teens, I still had a blast being a fly on the wall in this small feuding town. Rating of 4.25 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
Deep in the Everglades, there was once a luxurious and legendary hotel enjoyed by the wealthy elite. Until one mysterious night when a fire tore through the building, killing a young socialite and casting blame on a local dock worker. Soon after, the hotel vanished, swallowed up by the wetlands like it never existed at all.
Until now.
When a powerful hurricane unearths the ruins of the long-forgotten hotel, the past is dragged back to the surface as clues to the devasting truth about the night of the fire are revealed.
It’s the truth that die-hard local Noa and her friends have been chasing for years in the hopes of clearing their ancestor’s name and pushing back against the rich families trying to force them out. With the help of Jamie, the rebellious son of a wealthy businessman, Noa and her crew begin a desperate fight for the justice they deserve.
It won’t be easy. Because the wealthy control just about everything on Paradise Coast—including the truth. And they will do whatever it takes, even kill, to make sure the past stays buried.
Thank you Suzanne Young, Simon & Schuster, and Simon Teen for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: February 24, 2026
Content warning: fire, missing person, classism, death
October 31, 2025
Suzanne Young never fails to deliver an intense filled read with just enough romance thrown in to really make it interesting. This was such a fun read, one that kept me turning the pages and rooting for the Chasers. And with that ending, I'm really hoping there will be a book two because there is just so much more I want to know about the Hotel and all its creepy past.
*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
*ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
February 16, 2026
the marsh breathes. it breathes in the heavy silence, where only the occasional stroke of an alligator tail through the water or the flutter of a bird’s wings in the trees breaks the stillness.
and then…dead body !! ☺️
i absolutely loved the setting of this story. the beach town with the class rivalry plus the everglades with the abandoned creepy hotel was SO FUN. the actual prose was scrumptious, and the narration/ character voice ?! slayed.
from chapter one of each pov i immediately loved the characters
noa
we’re chasers, sure. we’re chasing the sun, chasing our dreams. but we’re also chasing our chance to pay them back for everything they’ve done to cape hope. now, that’s a dream we’ll chase until the day we die.
noa’s to do list:
1. steal a boat
2. uncover a murder mystery
3. punch her brother in the face if/ when he comes back
i loved her 😭 she was so normal. like i don’t know how else to explain that. these characters just felt so normal and real. her family’s business is struggling after her mom died, and the rich people who made a resort are trying to buy them out, but she’s not about to give up her home to them, so she does everything she can to fight them back. oh and her brother also went missing. so she’s got like a lot going on plus getting harassed by the rich kids (they literally almost killed her😭). so like ofc when her bestie says they’re gonna go find the hotel that was actually a murder cover up in the middle of nowhere so they can dismantle the rich people empire she agrees.
with the addition of her ex boyfriend who she may or may not still be in love with who also may or may not still love her back just as much 👀
“finally, i turn to her. she’s literally gorgeous…she always has been.
THE SECOND CHANCE ROMANCEEEE🤭🤭🤭 this trope is like iffy bc the reason for the falling out can ruin everything but this one was done so well and there were no flashback scenes like it usually is since this was more like a thriller with a heavy romance subplot? we’ll get to this later*
THE YEARNINGGG and it was so slow burn like they didn’t get back together until around 70% 🤭 it was so angsty but they were both emotionally mature enough to not lash out at each other/ be rude so i was literally having the time of my life every time they interacted because jamie >>> literally take all my money 😫
jamie
there’s a weight pressing in on me too—a building pressure. from my father, from expectations, from regret. but i can’t change the past, even if i wanted to.
jamie’s to do list:
1. get his boat back
2. try not to get shot at
3. join the chasers
the daddy issues here are deadly—literally. his dad almost killed him 😭 he is also SO sassy like his narration would genuinely make me laugh out loud.
a: “looks like i’m about to get a history lesson by the two dumbest guys in town.”
b: “you should go,” my mother cuts in, taking a step toward me. “there’s no point sitting at the resort. have fun. be young.” i’m a bit amused. who is this woman? she’s being so fake in front of jordan that she deserves an oscar.”
c: “noa and her friends have been inside for a while. not that i’d want to switch places—i’m fine out here. the thought of stepping in that haunted-ass hotel creeps me out.”
he was literally just standing outside creeping himself so he went in anyway 😭
HE ALSOO was so adorable like one of the rich kids took noa’s most expensive surfboard from her business and let it loose in the ocean, and not only did jamie stand up for her he also followed her into the ocean and found the board/ saved her from practically drowning 😭
“thank you,” i whisper. “sorry it took me so long.” he reaches to brush some wet strands of hair off my cheek, and i turn slightly into his touch before i can stop myself. my heart flutters as he lingers there, a soft smile on his lips as he gazes down at me.
“why did you go after the board?” i ask. he chuckles as if the question is ridiculous. he doesn’t even answer it. and i feel myself soften again, because i know he did it for me. even if he doesn’t say it out loud.
LIKE HELLO the way this guy would do anything for her
“forever,” i whisper. then lower, truer, “also . . . i think you should know that i’m stupidly and fully in love with you. the reckless sort,” i add with a shrug. “the kind that will let you get away with anything.”
“like stealing your boat?”
🤭
as a character on his own, he was so compelling with the desire to be loved by his family but not fitting in with them and the past slowly unfolding to reveal what he did to be treated that way and how he chose to do the right thing even if it ruined his whole family’s life. he was so 🤭🫶
the plot
the actual mystery had the bones to be SOOO good but the execution was kinda mid. like the climax was so underwhelming and i was like 😀oh! okay this is how we’re doing this. it was a little disappointing and that’s why i knocked off a star.
*what i said i’ll get back to. this book is really more like a drama than a thriller/ romance... if you go into it with the right expectations it will be so enjoyable! but don’t expect much from the revelation😭
also while the story had a solid ending, there was an epilogue from the marsh’s pov that was kind of open ended 👀 so i’m wondering if there will be a book 2 👀
overall i had a lot of fun reading this and i loved the main characters! imo that saves a book when the plot is iffy 🙂↕️
thank you to netgalley and simon and schuster for the arc! all opinions are my own
and then…dead body !! ☺️
i absolutely loved the setting of this story. the beach town with the class rivalry plus the everglades with the abandoned creepy hotel was SO FUN. the actual prose was scrumptious, and the narration/ character voice ?! slayed.
from chapter one of each pov i immediately loved the characters
noa
we’re chasers, sure. we’re chasing the sun, chasing our dreams. but we’re also chasing our chance to pay them back for everything they’ve done to cape hope. now, that’s a dream we’ll chase until the day we die.
noa’s to do list:
1. steal a boat
2. uncover a murder mystery
3. punch her brother in the face if/ when he comes back
i loved her 😭 she was so normal. like i don’t know how else to explain that. these characters just felt so normal and real. her family’s business is struggling after her mom died, and the rich people who made a resort are trying to buy them out, but she’s not about to give up her home to them, so she does everything she can to fight them back. oh and her brother also went missing. so she’s got like a lot going on plus getting harassed by the rich kids (they literally almost killed her😭). so like ofc when her bestie says they’re gonna go find the hotel that was actually a murder cover up in the middle of nowhere so they can dismantle the rich people empire she agrees.
with the addition of her ex boyfriend who she may or may not still be in love with who also may or may not still love her back just as much 👀
“finally, i turn to her. she’s literally gorgeous…she always has been.
THE SECOND CHANCE ROMANCEEEE🤭🤭🤭 this trope is like iffy bc the reason for the falling out can ruin everything but this one was done so well and there were no flashback scenes like it usually is since this was more like a thriller with a heavy romance subplot? we’ll get to this later*
THE YEARNINGGG and it was so slow burn like they didn’t get back together until around 70% 🤭 it was so angsty but they were both emotionally mature enough to not lash out at each other/ be rude so i was literally having the time of my life every time they interacted because jamie >>> literally take all my money 😫
jamie
there’s a weight pressing in on me too—a building pressure. from my father, from expectations, from regret. but i can’t change the past, even if i wanted to.
jamie’s to do list:
1. get his boat back
2. try not to get shot at
3. join the chasers
the daddy issues here are deadly—literally. his dad almost killed him 😭 he is also SO sassy like his narration would genuinely make me laugh out loud.
a: “looks like i’m about to get a history lesson by the two dumbest guys in town.”
b: “you should go,” my mother cuts in, taking a step toward me. “there’s no point sitting at the resort. have fun. be young.” i’m a bit amused. who is this woman? she’s being so fake in front of jordan that she deserves an oscar.”
c: “noa and her friends have been inside for a while. not that i’d want to switch places—i’m fine out here. the thought of stepping in that haunted-ass hotel creeps me out.”
he was literally just standing outside creeping himself so he went in anyway 😭
HE ALSOO was so adorable like one of the rich kids took noa’s most expensive surfboard from her business and let it loose in the ocean, and not only did jamie stand up for her he also followed her into the ocean and found the board/ saved her from practically drowning 😭
“thank you,” i whisper. “sorry it took me so long.” he reaches to brush some wet strands of hair off my cheek, and i turn slightly into his touch before i can stop myself. my heart flutters as he lingers there, a soft smile on his lips as he gazes down at me.
“why did you go after the board?” i ask. he chuckles as if the question is ridiculous. he doesn’t even answer it. and i feel myself soften again, because i know he did it for me. even if he doesn’t say it out loud.
LIKE HELLO the way this guy would do anything for her
“forever,” i whisper. then lower, truer, “also . . . i think you should know that i’m stupidly and fully in love with you. the reckless sort,” i add with a shrug. “the kind that will let you get away with anything.”
“like stealing your boat?”
🤭
as a character on his own, he was so compelling with the desire to be loved by his family but not fitting in with them and the past slowly unfolding to reveal what he did to be treated that way and how he chose to do the right thing even if it ruined his whole family’s life. he was so 🤭🫶
the plot
the actual mystery had the bones to be SOOO good but the execution was kinda mid. like the climax was so underwhelming and i was like 😀oh! okay this is how we’re doing this. it was a little disappointing and that’s why i knocked off a star.
*what i said i’ll get back to. this book is really more like a drama than a thriller/ romance... if you go into it with the right expectations it will be so enjoyable! but don’t expect much from the revelation😭
also while the story had a solid ending, there was an epilogue from the marsh’s pov that was kind of open ended 👀 so i’m wondering if there will be a book 2 👀
overall i had a lot of fun reading this and i loved the main characters! imo that saves a book when the plot is iffy 🙂↕️
thank you to netgalley and simon and schuster for the arc! all opinions are my own
February 26, 2026
no words honestly to describe how much i love this book so even though the slightly weak climax was annoying, the way the characters were written was insanely good and again, jamie ftw guys.
November 16, 2025
This was totally giving me Outer Banks (netflix show) vibes which I love!
This was a super fun YA thriller that kept me hooked the whole time. I loved the setup of a hurricane uncovering an old hotel in the Everglades and all the secrets that start rising up with it. Following Noa and her friends as they try to clear their ancestor’s name while going up against the rich families was really interesting, and I liked the whole local vs. wealthy teen drama. It honestly gave Outer Banks vibes in the best way, so if you liked the Netflix show, definitely pick this up. The mystery around what really happened the night of the fire was my favorite part, and even though some twists were a little wild, it was still a really fun, suspenseful read!
Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Books for this ARC!
This was a super fun YA thriller that kept me hooked the whole time. I loved the setup of a hurricane uncovering an old hotel in the Everglades and all the secrets that start rising up with it. Following Noa and her friends as they try to clear their ancestor’s name while going up against the rich families was really interesting, and I liked the whole local vs. wealthy teen drama. It honestly gave Outer Banks vibes in the best way, so if you liked the Netflix show, definitely pick this up. The mystery around what really happened the night of the fire was my favorite part, and even though some twists were a little wild, it was still a really fun, suspenseful read!
Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Books for this ARC!
March 18, 2026
1'5-2*
While I've really liked other books by the author, this one I wasn't feeling. I kinda needed more background on the situation, not some mentions here and there to shared pasts/relationships, also about the feud between the two sides. you get the idea, but i also kinda felt like i was in the middle of a story rather than at a beginning... and the prologue seems to indicate another book?
also the ending was rushed and like it all conveniently falls into place on the last pages, and for such powerful men used to do the unthinkable they literally walked into it... i dunno how to feel about this one...
While I've really liked other books by the author, this one I wasn't feeling. I kinda needed more background on the situation, not some mentions here and there to shared pasts/relationships, also about the feud between the two sides. you get the idea, but i also kinda felt like i was in the middle of a story rather than at a beginning... and the prologue seems to indicate another book?
also the ending was rushed and like it all conveniently falls into place on the last pages, and for such powerful men used to do the unthinkable they literally walked into it... i dunno how to feel about this one...
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May 12, 2026
Trigger & Content Warnings
Classism
Disappearance/missing person
Fire
Classism
Disappearance/missing person
Fire
March 1, 2026
When Noa and her friends uncover the ruins of a long-lost luxury hotel in the Everglades, buried secrets about a decades-old fire and a blamed dock worker resurface. As Noa fights to clear her friend’s uncle’s name, she clashes with the wealthy families determined to keep the truth buried.
This was such a fun and atmospheric young adult mystery. The Florida beach town setting, with the Everglades creeping in around the edges, added a humid, almost cinematic backdrop to the story. I loved how the class tensions were woven throughout. The divide between the wealthy elite and the locals felt layered and personal rather than surface-level. The “opposite sides of the tracks” dynamic between Noa and Jamie added both emotional weight and natural conflict, and I genuinely enjoyed watching their relationship evolve. Noa and her tight-knit group of friends were especially well written - loyal, determined, and easy to root for.
The pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. The mystery surrounding the long-lost hotel and the truth about the fire unfolded in a way that steadily built suspense without feeling rushed. Each new reveal added another layer, and I loved piecing it together alongside the characters. The romance never overshadowed the thriller elements; instead, it complemented them and raised the stakes in meaningful ways. The ending was a whirlwind of revelations and tension, but in the best possible way. Overall, this was an engaging, fast-paced YA mystery that balanced atmosphere, romance, and suspense beautifully.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:
Kimberly Woods and Ali Andre Ali delivered a fantastic dual narration. Kimberly Woods captured Noa’s determination and vulnerability perfectly, while Ali Andre Ali brought depth and sincerity to Jamie’s character. Ali has quickly become one of my favorite male narrators, and this duo made the listening experience immersive and compelling. I highly recommend experiencing this one on audio.
Thank you Simon & Schuster, Simon & Schuster Audio, Libro.fm, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.
This was such a fun and atmospheric young adult mystery. The Florida beach town setting, with the Everglades creeping in around the edges, added a humid, almost cinematic backdrop to the story. I loved how the class tensions were woven throughout. The divide between the wealthy elite and the locals felt layered and personal rather than surface-level. The “opposite sides of the tracks” dynamic between Noa and Jamie added both emotional weight and natural conflict, and I genuinely enjoyed watching their relationship evolve. Noa and her tight-knit group of friends were especially well written - loyal, determined, and easy to root for.
The pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. The mystery surrounding the long-lost hotel and the truth about the fire unfolded in a way that steadily built suspense without feeling rushed. Each new reveal added another layer, and I loved piecing it together alongside the characters. The romance never overshadowed the thriller elements; instead, it complemented them and raised the stakes in meaningful ways. The ending was a whirlwind of revelations and tension, but in the best possible way. Overall, this was an engaging, fast-paced YA mystery that balanced atmosphere, romance, and suspense beautifully.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:
Kimberly Woods and Ali Andre Ali delivered a fantastic dual narration. Kimberly Woods captured Noa’s determination and vulnerability perfectly, while Ali Andre Ali brought depth and sincerity to Jamie’s character. Ali has quickly become one of my favorite male narrators, and this duo made the listening experience immersive and compelling. I highly recommend experiencing this one on audio.
Thank you Simon & Schuster, Simon & Schuster Audio, Libro.fm, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.
November 10, 2025
This book follows two drama-filled rival groups of teens in Florida following a hurricane. And this hurricane reveals an old hotel...and secrets.
This is a murder mystery and a reluctant team-up. And I love a reluctant team-up.
I was a bit disappointed that this seemed to follow the teen drama more than the actual team-up to solve a crime story that I thought I was getting. It really did sound like so much fun and chaos.
This could be a bit slow because of that strange focus pull, making the story and the characters slow and flatter than they should've been. I just wanted more from them.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
This is a murder mystery and a reluctant team-up. And I love a reluctant team-up.
I was a bit disappointed that this seemed to follow the teen drama more than the actual team-up to solve a crime story that I thought I was getting. It really did sound like so much fun and chaos.
This could be a bit slow because of that strange focus pull, making the story and the characters slow and flatter than they should've been. I just wanted more from them.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Did Not Finish
January 28, 2026It’s just not really for me. It has too many similarities to outer banks. I was rolling my eyes when they introduced the rich kids and locals by their group nicknames like the show. A group of locals go on a hunt to unearth buried secrets of the past with the help of one of the rich kids. It’s just too predictable at this point.
February 18, 2026
This book gave me YA Outer Banks vibes, and it was a good time!! I enjoyed the tragic mystery and how this unlikely motley crew came together to solve it. I also loved the second chance romance and the dual POV.
It was, however, fairly predictable. I do think middle/high school readers would thoroughly enjoy!
It was, however, fairly predictable. I do think middle/high school readers would thoroughly enjoy!
October 30, 2025
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. The switch between narratives every chapter flowed seamlessly to tell one cohesive story, while also telling the story of the two main characters. I found all of the characters to be realistic and uniquely their own. The main conflict had me steaming with rage so I am glad the ending paid off. I will definitely read more from this author!
*Thank you to Netgalley and Suzanne Young for the ARC to review*
I really enjoyed this book. The switch between narratives every chapter flowed seamlessly to tell one cohesive story, while also telling the story of the two main characters. I found all of the characters to be realistic and uniquely their own. The main conflict had me steaming with rage so I am glad the ending paid off. I will definitely read more from this author!
*Thank you to Netgalley and Suzanne Young for the ARC to review*
May 15, 2026
3.5 stars
I liked the premise of this story and overall, I enjoyed it. I liked the characters and I thought the mystery was well done. It had more teen drama then I was hoping for but it is a YA book. I enjoyed the narrators. They were easy to listen to and had good pacing.
I liked the premise of this story and overall, I enjoyed it. I liked the characters and I thought the mystery was well done. It had more teen drama then I was hoping for but it is a YA book. I enjoyed the narrators. They were easy to listen to and had good pacing.
Want to Read
March 4, 2026truthfully i think there are so many knockoffs of books that are successful and this reeks of we were liars. nonetheless i will give it a try.
April 2, 2026
The tension between locals and rich people from away (summer people in my local parlance) is all too real.
May 18, 2026
Its basically a 1980s teen movie. Townies vs yuppies. The movie was better
March 26, 2026
Terrific YA thriller/mystery/romance for fans of Outer Banks (which is all teenagers, basically)
April 23, 2026
This book gave me We Were Liars vibes tbh, and I've seen people also say it reminded them of Outer Banks but I've never watched the show. I had a good time with this but it wasn't anything to write home about. Loved the narrators in the audiobook!
Thank you to Simon Teen for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Thank you to Simon Teen for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review!
March 27, 2026
Nope.
October 19, 2025
I reaaaaaaaally wanted to like this but after a while it started to feel more like a teenage soap opera than thriller novel. I’ll let a lot of stuff slide when reading YA thrillers but there was so much in this that was just too unbelievable
January 26, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This was a solid YA novel!
This very much reminded me of “Outer Banks”, which was fun to read! A lot of the situations felt like it was pulled right from the show. If you enjoy the show, I think you would like this book.
I was really intrigued in the beginning. It kind of teetered off as I continued to read, but I didn’t dislike it by any means.
It had an explosive end! Everything happened all at once. It wrapped up a little too nicely in my opinion, but it’s not like I wanted a tragic ending.
I enjoyed all of the characters we were supposed to like. I thought they had a really good friendship bond. I cared more about the friendships and the sibling bonds than I did about Noa and Jamie together as a couple. I’m not the biggest second chance romance person, and I didn’t feel like they had enough chemistry. It felt like it was just okay there should be a relationship so let’s just have them together.
I thought it was a good use of dual point of view. I liked being in both Noa and Jamie’s POV. It was a really unique concept. I love the concept of a hidden hotel with secrets hidden within it. I loved the setting as well.
If I was younger I maybe would have eaten this all up, but as I’m older it didn’t stick out as an amazing book. But still worth the read!
This was a solid YA novel!
This very much reminded me of “Outer Banks”, which was fun to read! A lot of the situations felt like it was pulled right from the show. If you enjoy the show, I think you would like this book.
I was really intrigued in the beginning. It kind of teetered off as I continued to read, but I didn’t dislike it by any means.
It had an explosive end! Everything happened all at once. It wrapped up a little too nicely in my opinion, but it’s not like I wanted a tragic ending.
I enjoyed all of the characters we were supposed to like. I thought they had a really good friendship bond. I cared more about the friendships and the sibling bonds than I did about Noa and Jamie together as a couple. I’m not the biggest second chance romance person, and I didn’t feel like they had enough chemistry. It felt like it was just okay there should be a relationship so let’s just have them together.
I thought it was a good use of dual point of view. I liked being in both Noa and Jamie’s POV. It was a really unique concept. I love the concept of a hidden hotel with secrets hidden within it. I loved the setting as well.
If I was younger I maybe would have eaten this all up, but as I’m older it didn’t stick out as an amazing book. But still worth the read!
March 16, 2026
The Collective (the rich) and the Chasers (the working class) have been enemies for years, ever since a murder split their worlds apart. Noa, a Chaser, and Jamie, a Collective, team up with their friends to uncover what really happened—and the truth is way darker than they imagined.
I really enjoyed this one! There were some slower parts, but mystery of the abandoned hotel and the deaths kept me reading into the night. If you're into the drama and secrets, you will enjoy this one. If you liked Outer Banks, Revenge, or Ozark, this book will need to be your next read. I loved these shows, and this book gave me the same kind of vibes. Such a perfect read to close out summer!
Thank you to Author Suzanne Young and Simon Teen
4.5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
I really enjoyed this one! There were some slower parts, but mystery of the abandoned hotel and the deaths kept me reading into the night. If you're into the drama and secrets, you will enjoy this one. If you liked Outer Banks, Revenge, or Ozark, this book will need to be your next read. I loved these shows, and this book gave me the same kind of vibes. Such a perfect read to close out summer!
Thank you to Author Suzanne Young and Simon Teen
4.5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
One-word review: Atmospheric
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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My thoughts:
I absolutely loved this one. Like… flew through it, ignored responsibilities, “just one more chapter” at midnight kind of loved it.
From the very first page, Paradise Coast by Suzanne Young sinks you into that moody Everglades setting and refuses to let go. Swamps. Marshes. Boats slicing through dark water. The air feels thick and humid and heavy with secrets. It gave me strong Outer Banks energy — that coastal, sun-bleached privilege clashing with locals who know the land better than anyone. And I will always sign up for that vibe.
But this isn’t just pretty scenery. It’s layered with tension.
The abandoned luxury hotel rising from the wetlands after a hurricane? Chills. The idea that the truth has been literally buried and then dragged back into the light? I ate that up. The mystery had me racing through the pages because every reveal felt like pulling another rotting plank off something that was never meant to be uncovered.
I also really enjoyed the alternating POVs between the Chasers and the Collective. That structure kept the pacing sharp and the tension tight. Every time the perspective shifted, it felt intentional — like another piece clicking into place. It deepened the class divide, the power imbalance, and the psychological chess game happening beneath the surface.
My only small struggle at the beginning was keeping track of all the characters. There are a lot of players, and for the first few chapters I had to pause and mentally sort everyone out. But once they settled into focus? The dynamics really worked. The alliances felt messy and real. The tension between loyalty and ambition hit exactly where it should.
And that’s what I appreciated most — beneath the suspense, there’s a deeper current about legacy, injustice, and who gets to control the narrative. The wealthy families don’t just own property. They own perception. And watching that power get challenged was deeply satisfying.
Overall, this is such a fun, immersive, edge-of-your-seat thriller. It’s atmospheric without sacrificing pace. It’s dramatic without feeling over-the-top. And it kept me hooked the entire time.
If you love coastal thrillers with social tension, buried secrets, and a setting that feels almost like a character itself, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
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Vibe Check:
Storm clouds rolling in over still water. A ruined hotel half-swallowed by marsh. Secrets surfacing whether anyone is ready or not.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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My thoughts:
I absolutely loved this one. Like… flew through it, ignored responsibilities, “just one more chapter” at midnight kind of loved it.
From the very first page, Paradise Coast by Suzanne Young sinks you into that moody Everglades setting and refuses to let go. Swamps. Marshes. Boats slicing through dark water. The air feels thick and humid and heavy with secrets. It gave me strong Outer Banks energy — that coastal, sun-bleached privilege clashing with locals who know the land better than anyone. And I will always sign up for that vibe.
But this isn’t just pretty scenery. It’s layered with tension.
The abandoned luxury hotel rising from the wetlands after a hurricane? Chills. The idea that the truth has been literally buried and then dragged back into the light? I ate that up. The mystery had me racing through the pages because every reveal felt like pulling another rotting plank off something that was never meant to be uncovered.
I also really enjoyed the alternating POVs between the Chasers and the Collective. That structure kept the pacing sharp and the tension tight. Every time the perspective shifted, it felt intentional — like another piece clicking into place. It deepened the class divide, the power imbalance, and the psychological chess game happening beneath the surface.
My only small struggle at the beginning was keeping track of all the characters. There are a lot of players, and for the first few chapters I had to pause and mentally sort everyone out. But once they settled into focus? The dynamics really worked. The alliances felt messy and real. The tension between loyalty and ambition hit exactly where it should.
And that’s what I appreciated most — beneath the suspense, there’s a deeper current about legacy, injustice, and who gets to control the narrative. The wealthy families don’t just own property. They own perception. And watching that power get challenged was deeply satisfying.
Overall, this is such a fun, immersive, edge-of-your-seat thriller. It’s atmospheric without sacrificing pace. It’s dramatic without feeling over-the-top. And it kept me hooked the entire time.
If you love coastal thrillers with social tension, buried secrets, and a setting that feels almost like a character itself, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.
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Vibe Check:
Storm clouds rolling in over still water. A ruined hotel half-swallowed by marsh. Secrets surfacing whether anyone is ready or not.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
“Paradise Coast” by Suzanne Collins is a sun-soaked YA thriller that combines small-town rivalry, buried secrets, and simmering teen drama into a fast-paced coastal mystery. Set in Cape Hope, Florida, the story kicks off after a hurricane uncovers the long-submerged Starline Hotel, along with the truth about a decades-old fire that killed a wealthy socialite and forever divided the town.
The story follows two rival groups: the Chasers, made up of local teens fighting to protect their home and clear an ancestor’s name, and the Collective, the powerful, wealthy families who control Cape Hope from behind the scenes. Noa, a determined local trying to keep her family’s surf shack afloat, wants nothing to do with the Collective; that is, until the mystery surrounding the Starline Hotel forces her into an uneasy alliance with Jamie, the son of one of the town’s most influential men. Their reluctant team-up, layered with emotional history and second-chance romance, adds both tension and heart to the story.
Told in dual points of view, the story flows smoothly between Noa and Jamie, allowing you to see both sides of the town’s deep-rooted divide. This rivalry reminds me of the Montague versus Capulet rivalry from Romeo and Juliet, and it fuels much of the drama, and while the story starts at a slower pace with a strong focus on teen relationships and power dynamics, it eventually accelerates into a cascade of revelations. Once the mystery takes center stage, the plot becomes a whirlwind of conspiracies, missing people, corruption, and shocking truths that run far deeper than expected.
The setting is a standout. It features storm-battered beaches, hidden ruins in the Everglades, and a town simmering with resentment and privilege give the book serious Outer Banks vibes. While some twists are a bit predictable and the teen drama occasionally overshadows the investigation, the tension remains high, and the emotional payoff is satisfying. The conflict is infuriating in the best way, making the eventual resolution feel earned and cathartic.
Overall, “Paradise Coast” is a gripping YA mystery about power, class, loyalty, and uncovering the truth, even when the town would rather keep it buried. This book is perfect for readers who love rivalries, reluctant alliances, and secrets washed ashore by the storm.
“Paradise Coast” by Suzanne Collins is a sun-soaked YA thriller that combines small-town rivalry, buried secrets, and simmering teen drama into a fast-paced coastal mystery. Set in Cape Hope, Florida, the story kicks off after a hurricane uncovers the long-submerged Starline Hotel, along with the truth about a decades-old fire that killed a wealthy socialite and forever divided the town.
The story follows two rival groups: the Chasers, made up of local teens fighting to protect their home and clear an ancestor’s name, and the Collective, the powerful, wealthy families who control Cape Hope from behind the scenes. Noa, a determined local trying to keep her family’s surf shack afloat, wants nothing to do with the Collective; that is, until the mystery surrounding the Starline Hotel forces her into an uneasy alliance with Jamie, the son of one of the town’s most influential men. Their reluctant team-up, layered with emotional history and second-chance romance, adds both tension and heart to the story.
Told in dual points of view, the story flows smoothly between Noa and Jamie, allowing you to see both sides of the town’s deep-rooted divide. This rivalry reminds me of the Montague versus Capulet rivalry from Romeo and Juliet, and it fuels much of the drama, and while the story starts at a slower pace with a strong focus on teen relationships and power dynamics, it eventually accelerates into a cascade of revelations. Once the mystery takes center stage, the plot becomes a whirlwind of conspiracies, missing people, corruption, and shocking truths that run far deeper than expected.
The setting is a standout. It features storm-battered beaches, hidden ruins in the Everglades, and a town simmering with resentment and privilege give the book serious Outer Banks vibes. While some twists are a bit predictable and the teen drama occasionally overshadows the investigation, the tension remains high, and the emotional payoff is satisfying. The conflict is infuriating in the best way, making the eventual resolution feel earned and cathartic.
Overall, “Paradise Coast” is a gripping YA mystery about power, class, loyalty, and uncovering the truth, even when the town would rather keep it buried. This book is perfect for readers who love rivalries, reluctant alliances, and secrets washed ashore by the storm.
January 27, 2026
🌊🛥️ 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝘼𝙎𝙏 // 𝘚𝘶𝘻𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨
Definitely giving 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 vibes and I’m not complaining.
The Collective (the wealthy elite) and the Chasers (the working class) are enemies bred by a murder that took place one mysterious night years and years ago. On that night, a fire spread through a luxurious hotel, killing a young socialite and casting blame on a local dockworker. Then, it’s like the hotel just up and disappeared, swallowed by the wetlands. A monstrous hurricane sweeps across the island and uncovers that which has been hidden- the long forgotten hotel, years of secrets, and the truth. Noa and her friends have hopes of bringing the truth surrounding the night of the fire to light and preserving the names of her ancestors, but The Collective won’t back down that easily- after all, the control the island, and the truth, and they will do just about anything to keep it that way.
💭⬇️ 𝘔𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴…
The dynamic between The Collective and the Chasers was so fun! Like I said, very 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴. I loved that show, so naturally I was drawn in by this premise. The story is told in alternating POVs, Noa (Chaser) and Jamie (Collective), so you get to see the social rift from both sides. While I thought the characters could have had a little more depth, I did enjoy the rivalry but also the complexity of the relationship between these two characters.
The story itself is slow at times, but I believe that helped with the build up of the mystery surrounding the hotel. Even though it isn’t the quickest read, the uncovering of secrets and lies propels the plot forward in a way that keeps you on your toes.
The setting and vibes are standouts in this book. Being on the water is one of my favorite things, and I could envision myself searching for the lost hotel on a mysterious island right along with the characters. The sandy beaches and coastal living certainly had me wishing for summer. 😜
Overall, this is a solid book with tense social class rivalry and a fascinating mystery.
🖤🖤🖤🖤/5
💫 Thank you @simonteen and @simonandschuster for the #gifted copy! #SimonTeenInfluencer
Definitely giving 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 vibes and I’m not complaining.
The Collective (the wealthy elite) and the Chasers (the working class) are enemies bred by a murder that took place one mysterious night years and years ago. On that night, a fire spread through a luxurious hotel, killing a young socialite and casting blame on a local dockworker. Then, it’s like the hotel just up and disappeared, swallowed by the wetlands. A monstrous hurricane sweeps across the island and uncovers that which has been hidden- the long forgotten hotel, years of secrets, and the truth. Noa and her friends have hopes of bringing the truth surrounding the night of the fire to light and preserving the names of her ancestors, but The Collective won’t back down that easily- after all, the control the island, and the truth, and they will do just about anything to keep it that way.
💭⬇️ 𝘔𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴…
The dynamic between The Collective and the Chasers was so fun! Like I said, very 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴. I loved that show, so naturally I was drawn in by this premise. The story is told in alternating POVs, Noa (Chaser) and Jamie (Collective), so you get to see the social rift from both sides. While I thought the characters could have had a little more depth, I did enjoy the rivalry but also the complexity of the relationship between these two characters.
The story itself is slow at times, but I believe that helped with the build up of the mystery surrounding the hotel. Even though it isn’t the quickest read, the uncovering of secrets and lies propels the plot forward in a way that keeps you on your toes.
The setting and vibes are standouts in this book. Being on the water is one of my favorite things, and I could envision myself searching for the lost hotel on a mysterious island right along with the characters. The sandy beaches and coastal living certainly had me wishing for summer. 😜
Overall, this is a solid book with tense social class rivalry and a fascinating mystery.
🖤🖤🖤🖤/5
💫 Thank you @simonteen and @simonandschuster for the #gifted copy! #SimonTeenInfluencer
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Simon & Schuster for providing me with my first ARC (advanced reader copy) — and what a fun one to start with. Paradise Coast is a fast-paced YA thriller set in a small Everglades town where secrets run as deep as the swamps themselves. Cape Hope is divided between two rival groups: the Chasers, working-class locals fighting to survive, and the Collective, wealthy families determined to control the town at any cost.
The story opens as a hurricane slams into Cape Hope, triggering a slow but intentional buildup to the central mystery. It’s told through alternating points of view of Noa, a fiercely loyal Chaser desperate to save her family’s business, and Jamie, a member of the Collective struggling under the shadow of his powerful and ruthless father. When they — along with Noa’s crew — stumble upon an abandoned hotel hidden deep in the Everglades, a place that supposedly burned down years ago, they’re pulled into a mystery far more dangerous than they ever anticipated.
The early slower pacing is used effectively to establish character backstories and explore the town’s sharp power and class divides — and that groundwork pays off. I often found myself angry at those abusing their power and fiercely rooting for the Chasers as tensions escalated.
I’m a total sucker for teen drama, and this delivered. Many readers have compared it to Outer Banks (which I’ll definitely be checking out). With its tense atmosphere, steady unraveling of secrets, and touch of romance, Paradise Coast delivers an addictive blend of small-town drama and suspense that kept me turning pages. The ending hints at a potential sequel, and I’m already looking forward to returning to Paradise Coast.
The story opens as a hurricane slams into Cape Hope, triggering a slow but intentional buildup to the central mystery. It’s told through alternating points of view of Noa, a fiercely loyal Chaser desperate to save her family’s business, and Jamie, a member of the Collective struggling under the shadow of his powerful and ruthless father. When they — along with Noa’s crew — stumble upon an abandoned hotel hidden deep in the Everglades, a place that supposedly burned down years ago, they’re pulled into a mystery far more dangerous than they ever anticipated.
The early slower pacing is used effectively to establish character backstories and explore the town’s sharp power and class divides — and that groundwork pays off. I often found myself angry at those abusing their power and fiercely rooting for the Chasers as tensions escalated.
I’m a total sucker for teen drama, and this delivered. Many readers have compared it to Outer Banks (which I’ll definitely be checking out). With its tense atmosphere, steady unraveling of secrets, and touch of romance, Paradise Coast delivers an addictive blend of small-town drama and suspense that kept me turning pages. The ending hints at a potential sequel, and I’m already looking forward to returning to Paradise Coast.
November 12, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐
PARADISE COAST by Suzanne Young (Feb 24, 2026)
Thank you Netgalley and Simon Teen for the earc
Noa and her friends have been chasing the secret about what happened at Starline Hotel that k*lled a rich socialite so they could clear someone's name. And to keep from being pushing out by the Collective. The Chasers team up with Jamie the son of a wealthy man. Together they fight to find the truth and to stay alive.
PARADISE COAST is a YA mystery that mixes drama between the Collective and the Chasers, a missing person, accusations, and conspiracies that run deep within the town of Cape Hope. This dual point of view novel follows two people from different backgrounds whose stories intercross together in a way that allows everything to flow nicely.
PARADISE COAST is all about two groups of people who are enemies. It had a lot of Montagues versus Capulet vibes, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I found this to play out slowly...at first. Once everything picked up, everything was boom, boom, bam. With so many parties intertwined in these two different "parties," it was hard to know who Noa, Jamie, Shawn, and Tech could trust; nonetheless, I knew. There was so much that happened as Noa and her friends investigated the tragedy of the Starline Hotel as well as the new tragedy. This was thrilling. Very well-written, and so intriguing. This storyline is shocking, and it plays out quite predictably at times, but it's very revealing...unearthing more than I bargained for. Highly recommend.
PARADISE COAST by Suzanne Young (Feb 24, 2026)
Thank you Netgalley and Simon Teen for the earc
Noa and her friends have been chasing the secret about what happened at Starline Hotel that k*lled a rich socialite so they could clear someone's name. And to keep from being pushing out by the Collective. The Chasers team up with Jamie the son of a wealthy man. Together they fight to find the truth and to stay alive.
PARADISE COAST is a YA mystery that mixes drama between the Collective and the Chasers, a missing person, accusations, and conspiracies that run deep within the town of Cape Hope. This dual point of view novel follows two people from different backgrounds whose stories intercross together in a way that allows everything to flow nicely.
PARADISE COAST is all about two groups of people who are enemies. It had a lot of Montagues versus Capulet vibes, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I found this to play out slowly...at first. Once everything picked up, everything was boom, boom, bam. With so many parties intertwined in these two different "parties," it was hard to know who Noa, Jamie, Shawn, and Tech could trust; nonetheless, I knew. There was so much that happened as Noa and her friends investigated the tragedy of the Starline Hotel as well as the new tragedy. This was thrilling. Very well-written, and so intriguing. This storyline is shocking, and it plays out quite predictably at times, but it's very revealing...unearthing more than I bargained for. Highly recommend.
February 17, 2026
This one gave me major Outer Banks vibes from the start — rich vs. locals, family drama, secrets, and a storm that literally brings the past back to the surface. If you also love the tension and glossy messiness of The White Lotus, you’ll definitely see the parallels.
The story takes place in a small Everglades town where a once-luxurious hotel burned down years ago, killing a socialite and putting the blame on a local dock worker. Then a hurricane hits… and the ruins resurface. And with them? Secrets people really wanted to stay buried.
It did take me a little bit to get into at first, but once things started unraveling, I was hooked. I loved slowly uncovering what really happened the night of the fire and seeing how every new clue shifted what we thought we knew.
The book is told in dual POV, which I really enjoyed. Getting both Noa’s perspective — as she’s fighting to save her family’s shop from being pushed out — and Jamie’s, the rebellious son of one of the wealthy families, added so much tension. Seeing both sides of the class divide made the stakes feel bigger and more personal.The constant power struggle between the wealthy families and the locals kept the suspense high the entire time.
Overall, once it picks up, it really picks up. If you love coastal thrillers, messy rich families, buried secrets, and dual POV drama, this is definitely one to add to your list.
The story takes place in a small Everglades town where a once-luxurious hotel burned down years ago, killing a socialite and putting the blame on a local dock worker. Then a hurricane hits… and the ruins resurface. And with them? Secrets people really wanted to stay buried.
It did take me a little bit to get into at first, but once things started unraveling, I was hooked. I loved slowly uncovering what really happened the night of the fire and seeing how every new clue shifted what we thought we knew.
The book is told in dual POV, which I really enjoyed. Getting both Noa’s perspective — as she’s fighting to save her family’s shop from being pushed out — and Jamie’s, the rebellious son of one of the wealthy families, added so much tension. Seeing both sides of the class divide made the stakes feel bigger and more personal.The constant power struggle between the wealthy families and the locals kept the suspense high the entire time.
Overall, once it picks up, it really picks up. If you love coastal thrillers, messy rich families, buried secrets, and dual POV drama, this is definitely one to add to your list.
May 8, 2026
After a bunch of DNF’s this month, I knew I needed a slam dunk, something in the mystery thriller genre perhaps (as they tend to never let me down). So I started to poke around. What kind of mystery/thriller would I want to read? As I was looking, I came across my ARC copy of Paradise Coast (thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinions). Once my eyes settled on the cover, I decided it was time to give this a read.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Noa is a local teen; every year, exceedingly wealthy families come to the island she lives on near the Everglades. They come to party, make business deals, and just generally soak up their time away from whatever major city they live in. There is a local legend about an old hotel hidden somewhere in the Everglades, but no one has ever successfully found it. This year, Noa makes friends with one of the wealthy teens, and together they decide they are going to find the phantom hotel, no matter the costs.
I really enjoyed my time with this adventure mystery. The storm at the start of the book really helped to set the tone of how things would proceed. I also think learning about the missing person and the deep history in the story only helped to enrich my excitement when reading. I definitely recommend giving this read a try; it’s on shelves now!
Goodreads Rating: 4 Stars
***Thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Noa is a local teen; every year, exceedingly wealthy families come to the island she lives on near the Everglades. They come to party, make business deals, and just generally soak up their time away from whatever major city they live in. There is a local legend about an old hotel hidden somewhere in the Everglades, but no one has ever successfully found it. This year, Noa makes friends with one of the wealthy teens, and together they decide they are going to find the phantom hotel, no matter the costs.
I really enjoyed my time with this adventure mystery. The storm at the start of the book really helped to set the tone of how things would proceed. I also think learning about the missing person and the deep history in the story only helped to enrich my excitement when reading. I definitely recommend giving this read a try; it’s on shelves now!
Goodreads Rating: 4 Stars
***Thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
December 1, 2025
Paradise Coast by Suzanne Young is a gripping YA coastal mystery that blends sunken secrets, family drama, and a second-chance romance set against the storm-battered shores of Cape Hope. Noa, a hardworking local determined to keep her family’s surf shack alive, wants nothing to do with the wealthy seasonal residents known as the Collective. Jamie, unfortunately, is part of that world, even though he’s never truly fit in.
When Noa and her friends uncover a submerged hotel and a body linked to Cape Hope’s darkest secrets, the story takes a thrilling turn. What begins as curiosity becomes a dangerous unraveling of corruption, blackmail, and long-buried truths involving Jamie’s family, Noa’s missing brother, and the powerful men who control the town.
Young creates a vivid, atmospheric setting full of tension and heart. Noa and Jamie’s emotional history adds depth to the mystery, and their slowly rekindled connection is both tender and complicated. As the danger escalates, the book delivers strong twists and a satisfying, hopeful ending.
Fast-paced, addictive, and full of coastal vibes, Paradise Coast is perfect for fans of YA thrillers with a romantic thread and a small-town mystery that keeps you turning pages.
When Noa and her friends uncover a submerged hotel and a body linked to Cape Hope’s darkest secrets, the story takes a thrilling turn. What begins as curiosity becomes a dangerous unraveling of corruption, blackmail, and long-buried truths involving Jamie’s family, Noa’s missing brother, and the powerful men who control the town.
Young creates a vivid, atmospheric setting full of tension and heart. Noa and Jamie’s emotional history adds depth to the mystery, and their slowly rekindled connection is both tender and complicated. As the danger escalates, the book delivers strong twists and a satisfying, hopeful ending.
Fast-paced, addictive, and full of coastal vibes, Paradise Coast is perfect for fans of YA thrillers with a romantic thread and a small-town mystery that keeps you turning pages.
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