Point us to Paris (Summer Flings #3) by Aimee Duffy

Point us to Paris (Summer Flings #3) Reviews

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  Ana

  
  Also posted on
  This Chick Reads
  
  *Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
  
  And the girls are back, this time headed to the city of romance. Ah Paris! Cia, Gem and Elle should be thrilled be in this city, however they can't completely enjoy it since there's bit of trouble on the horizon. Ciara gets into a fight with her BFF, so this got things complicated a bit.
  
  However, like in the previous two parts of the #Summer Flings series, we get loads of clubbing, partying and shopping. 'Point us to Paris', like all the novella's in this series is rather short and I fear whatever I might say about the plot will be a big fat spoiler. However, I will comment the development of the characters, which is going in a direction I like. I mentioned something in my review of the previous part 'Misbehaving in Miami' about seeing the more emotional, vulnerable side of Ciara, and in this installment we get to see that side of Elle too. I was actually surprised to see that, because you know..Elle is a party beast at least it's what she seemed to be, but I totally enjoyed this softer side of hers.
  
  Still, as enjoyable as it was, 'Point us to Paris' is not my favorite installment in the series. I can't help but think that I would enjoy it more if it was a bit longer, but really that's the truth. I personally think some scenes required more pages and depth.
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  Tracey

  This time Aimee Duffy sends us to Paris, where the three girls start to reveal some of their insecurities and the story takes a darker turn as fun steers them into trouble.
  This twist is a nice contrast and digs a little deeper into Ciara's past, while exploring the reality of three people going away together with the intention of having a blast the entire time. Eventually the cracks start to show and their relationships are tested. But not to worry, there's a certain someone ready to come to the rescue and serve up the heat!
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  Jill

  Point us to Paris is part three of a seven part summer fling series by Aimee Duffy. I have to admit, I love it am totally addicted! If you haven't read the first two, I can highly recommend them.
  
  Each part is only around 40 pages long so ideal for commuting, or when you just feel the need for some escapism. This felt shorter than the other two but I have a feeling that it's more me devouring the storyline quicker each time as I get more and more into them.
  
  Part three, as with each of the others, leads straight on from where the last one left off. We are following three friends, Ciara, Elle and Gem as they spend a summer travelling after finishing university, before heading back to reality and job hunting. We now know that Elle and Gem are quite affluent and can afford the best things in life, whilst Ciara comes from a more 'normal' background and comes across as more grounded and in touch with the value of things, and life. In LA, Ciara met and started a fling with Elle's cousin Zack which continued on their trip to Miami. Now the girls have headed to Paris to embark on the European leg of their journeys.
  
  We don't get to see or hear very much about the Paris landmarks or Paris life, but we do delve further into the characters and what makes them tick. I think I perhaps expected some of the city to play a part...but thats probably just because I love Paris.
  
  Ciara has remained my favourite character with her warmth, sense of fun, but normal side. However I have come away from the Paris journey having warmed to Elle far more than I expected to. I have a feeling we are going to be learning more about her in the coming parts and I am really looking forward to that. In parts Ciara felt like a misery, but we do get to hear why, and again I felt empathy towards her.
  
  This part is far more serious and a bit darker than the previous two, and their escapades could have led to some horrible experiences. I liked what I felt was a message to be careful and think about what you're doing sometimes.
  
  There appear to be secrets still to come out, and more depth to Elle and Gem than I first expected. I love the way Aimee teases more out with each part, and I am really looking forward to travelling with them, albeit via my kindle, to Greece to see what happens next in their adventures. Will it all be happy ever after? I do hope so!!
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  Sophie

  
  Posted originally
  http://www.reviewedthebook.co.uk/2014...
  
  Since our British summer seems to have disappeared for good, I can think of no better way to try and regain a little bit of it by following Ciara, Elle and Gem on their summer road trip. After the brilliant Trouble in Tinseltown and Misbehaving in Miami, book three takes us to Paris. If it was possible to give Point Us to Paris more than a five star rating, I would, because it’s definitely my favourite of the three so far.
  
  Ciara is not excited about being in the city of romance at all, and cracks begin to show in Paris which suggests the girls’ holiday isn’t all going to be fun and games. I loved seeing Aimee explore Ciara’s more vulnerable side – from her doubts about what she wants to do with her life to her feelings towards the expensive lifestyle Elle and Gem see as normal. Ciara’s character development gets stronger and stronger as this series goes on and I find myself connecting with her a lot more in Point Us to Paris.
  
  Ciara isn’t the only character whose vulnerable side is shown here as we see a different side to Elle too. I liked seeing more of her distant relationship with her cousin Zack and how we know there’s just so much more to come from it. I love Zack’s character and how capable he is of being able to shake things up in this series. His involvement is again my favourite part of the book.
  
  As Ciara, Elle and Gem fall into some more trouble in Paris, this book does a great job at teasing and hinting at things to come in Greece and further ahead. The series is really picking up momentum now and there’s one secret in particular I can’t wait to discover. Point Us to Paris had the perfect balance of new in twists in the road trip to building up for what’s ahead and it was a fantastic drama-filled read. I can’t recommend Aimee Duffy’s Summer Flings series enough.
  
  
  *Book gifted for honest review.
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  Aimee

  *Sneak Peak*
  
  ‘I don’t think that’s what she needs, Gem.’ Elle reached into her purse and pulled out a couple of notes, then left them on the table. ‘But I have an idea.’
  
  Oh hell, what now? Her mind was too busy churning through the possibilities that she didn’t even moan at Elle for paying the bill.
  
  ‘Where are we going?’ Gem asked when Elle picked up her bags.
  
  ‘You’ll see. I didn’t waste all that effort getting us into Le Baron for Ciara to wear a face like that all night.’
  
  ‘Thanks Elle,’ she murmured dryly. Then something clicked. ‘Wait, isn’t that the private club the Russian mafia lords drink in?’
  
  She’d googled the night life in Paris before her shopping trip to try and figure out what to buy with her vouchers, and La Baron was one of the clubs she remembered, just not for the right reasons.
  
  Elle laughed. ‘It used to be, but it’s under new management now. Relax.’
  
  ‘So why did it take so much effort to get in?’ she asked as they started off down the street.
  
  ‘Because it’s private. And exclusive. I want to go. Obviously.’
  
  There really was no stopping her friend when the chin tilt appeared so she sighed and gave in for the moment. It didn’t take Elle long until they got to their destination and Ciara couldn’t stop her chin from dropping. Two windows showcasing sleek, black dresses would have been enough to stop her in her tracks, but above that and the door a black metal balcony with gold letters stunned her.
  
  Elle was taking them to Givenchy, knowing how much Ciara loved the black dress she borrowed from Elle for a spring dance a few years before. But this was just cruel. Taking her to a shop that she couldn’t even afford a scarf in.
  
  ‘Come on,’ Elle said, pulling her toward the door.
  
  ‘I can’t go in there.’ She tried to wrestle her arm back.
  
  ‘You’re going alright. Gem, get her other arm!’
  
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  Isabell

  First posted on
  Dreaming With Open
  
  The summer fling series continues! Point Us to Paris is the third instalment in the series. After LA and Miami the girls are heading over to Paris: The city of love.
  
  Ciara is not happy about being in the city of love at all. The romantic athomosphere all around the city and kissing/handholding couples all over the place. That makes her feel even more miserable because she misses Zack so much.
  
  What can we expect of this part of the series? This time it's not all going to fun, shopping, games and partying. This story has it's darker twists and turns. We find out more about Ciaras past and her emotions. Her doubts and fears what she will do after this trip around the world with her best friends. I love to see how her character is developing. Not only Ciara's character is developing. In Point Us to Paris we also see a new side of Elle too. I was not her biggest fan when I started reading the series but she growns more and more on me. It's also great to see what a strong bond of friendship the three girls have and how the look out for each other. The girls get in a whole lot of trouble again and luckly Zack, Elle's cousin, comes and rescues them.
  
  
  Point Us to Paris does a great job at teasing what things to come in Geeks Go Greek and in the rest of the series. Honestly, Point us to Paris was the part I least enjoyed so far but it was an exciting read though. If you have a holiday coming up this series you should be taking with you.
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  Sienna Logan (Lost to Books)

  More reviews at http;//losttobooks.blogspot.com
  
  So I told myself I'd wait a few more days to get to this, but I couldn't. And in all honesty, I doubt I'll be able to wait that long to read the next book, especially with the way this one ended!
  
  As the third instalment, this book had a little more danger and less of the fling. It was a good change of pace and plot, keeping the series interesting as the girls find themselves in even worse situations. I also like how Ciara developed a little with the help of Zack--yay Zack's still here! I'm not sure I understand her reasoning for keeping people at army's length as the backstory hasn't been filled in totally, but I'm sure everything will be revealed in due course.
  
  So far I'm really enjoying this series and you'll probably hear from me with a review of book four in a couple of days, if not tomorrow!
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  Fiona Marsden

  And we have another chapter of the world trip. Here we are in Paris and the girls are tempted to see a little of the seamy underbelly of the most romantic city on earth. After a shopping trip of course.
  
  The propensity of this trio to get into trouble isn't exaggerated as they find themselves in too deep. Ciara is truly the heroine here with a little help from a hot hero we know and love.
  
  Another short read and looking more like a chapter than a story on it's own. Kept me reading and now of course we head to Greece.
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  Margaret

  A fun, engaging series. Each short book takes place in a big exciting city. This book takes place in Paris.
  
  This book has fun plus danger. It is great how the women are all looking out for each other. One of my favorite things about these books. The other is the growing complicated fling. The fling is romantic and hot. How will it all turn out? Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
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  Laura

  Loving this Summer Fling series.
  
  In this instalment the friends go to Paris where they go to a fancy club and meet some handsome guys and get invited to a private party - where they start getting into some trouble and Zack rescues them.
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  Lisa Bentley

  Well done Aimee Duffy. With Point Us to Paris, Duffy has done a very brae thing. Rather than buying into the romance of Paris (which let’s face it we are all wont to do) she uses this part of the Summer Flings series to deal with more contentious issues; in this case, personal safety when travelling.
  
  Gem, Elle and Ciara have hit Paris and their adventure is continuing. However, Point Us to Paris really reveals the disparity between the lives of these girls. We learn more about protagonist Caira and we really get to the nitty-gritty of the dynamics of the group.
  
  For these reasons, Point Us to Paris may not be the happiest book in the Summer Flings series so far but it is certainly the best.
  
  Point Us to Paris (Summer Flings, #3) by Aimee Duffy is available now.
  
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  Samantha

  This is the third book in the Summer Flings series. I have really enjoyed travelling a long with the girls on their holiday around the world.
  
  Saying this, unfortunately this was not my favourite novella. Point us to Paris, like the others in the series starts where they left off. This really helps the stories flow and give it potential to create a large book, rather than novellas. Personally I love the novella as they are perfect for commuting or when you have a spare half an hour to really feel you have achieved something.
  
  I have really enjoyed following Ciara, Elle and Gem on their adventure. Paris is.not one of my favourite places though and I was a little disappointed that this was going to be the setting for this episode in the series. I shouldn't have been worried though, we don't get to hear about Paris as in landmarks or life.
  
  During this part of the adventure, k feel I am beginning to know Elle a little better and I am hoping she felt develops as a character as the series progresses.
  
  I found Zack and Ciaras storyline to be a little predictable, but I didn't mind as I am enjoying it so much.
  
  Next stop is Greece and I certainly expect more drama from the girls and can't wait to be whisked away with them again!
  
  I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this copy in exchange for an honest review.
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  Erin

  I love this series! Short, sexy, snappy instalments, perfect to devour in one sitting (or in my case, in one bath). I've been trying to pace myself and string out the series, but I'm too eager to find out what happens to Ciara and co - on to the next one!
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  Marcy

  so good
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  Suzanne

  I loved this! it's short, fun and fast reading.
  I love ciara's character and I love her feelings towards Zack.
  this one was defiantly more interesting and I can't wait to see what happens next...
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  Elaine

  So so