A fun conclusion to the Paige Alder series!I was thrilled to read and review Paige Turned after I enjoyed Paige Rewritten back in November. The saddest part about returning to Paige's world is knowing that it's for the last time. I didn't want the book to end! I can honestly say that I had no idea how Mangum would wrap things up for us. Am I pleased with the end result? Not entirely, but that's only because I suspected a different outcome. Don't worry, I won't spoil anything, but Mangum did offer us a positive ending.Moving past my personal minor disappointment, Paige's hilarious personality kept me smiling throughout. I adore her character in so many ways. Not only that but I could also relate with many of Paige's internal struggles, especially having struggled myself. I liked how she eventually answered her questions using Scripture.If the previous books were three quarters of Paige's journey, this book completes it in a beautiful way. I will definitely miss further adventures with Paige, but I will be certain to reread her books every now and then. Mangum has done a wonderful job crafting Paige and writing from the first person POV. The supporting cast are completely their own, though we see them mostly through Paige's eyes. I am really impressed with Mangum's skill. I readily recommend this book to teens fifteen and older.I received this book from TH1NK through CFBA in return for an honest review of my opinions, which I have done. Thanks! I have taken to writing reviews for a whole trilogy at once because I tend to just want to read them all at once and then can't remember which book has which details. That being said, here goes:Having read the Miss Match series I knew that Erynn Mangum wrote books that erred on the side of way too religious and with characters that were therefore in their 20's but acted like high schoolers. That being said, I was still rolling my eyes at these parts, partially because I have experience with religious types and partially because despite the fact that I know she writes YA books, they still just seem so basic and the characters so immature.I think that this was a cute story and the characters showed growth, but I also think the Paige Alder series had a little too much going on, with too much backstory that didn't really have much to do with anything. Sure Paige learned how to forgive and truly trust in God and to live fully in his light as she so kindly summed up after Tyler's proposal right before the end of the third book, but it was just a little extreme. I can understand why she held a grudge against Preslee and while I don't know from experience I can understand how that would have been hard to have to live with, through, and to forgive. That part I was like, okay not unrealistic, just a little overkill to go from bff's as kids, to enemies, back to her being saved, but that's life as a full out Christian I suppose. The thing with Luke however was not a life ending break up. Sure it sucks he didn't treat her with respect and just left and things were awkward, but the way it ended is never 100% clear, the way he tried to get her back and it took her too long to forgive him was just immature, and them living happily ever after as friends is just not realistic. But hooray for a happy ending!My other qualm is how relationships progress for the main characters. I know abstinence is key to these folks, but just kissing on the cheek? Giving a peck on the lips does not mean you are going to be overly tempted to jump in the sack and sin. Just kiss already pre engagement. Tyler's proposal - while cute and he said all the right things, I just cannot approve of a proposal at Paige's BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING much less any wedding. How is it fair to take away from that. I understand he wanted to introduce her as his fiance which is at the same time gag worthy and cute, it just doesn't seem right to have it at the wedding. Either do it before or wait until right after. Don't steal the bride and groom's big day.While this review seems harsh I'm sure, this series had its merits. I like the true friendship between Layla and Paige and how Paige finally came to terms with how good Peter is for Layla. Tyler and Paige were cute in their way and should have their happily ever after, although I almost wanted there to be a twist and for Luke and Paige to end up together. A small part of me wants there to be a fourth book, but I think that would be overkill so a trilogy it should stay.I feel Mangum should branch out a little with references though. It's great that she loves coffee and chocolate and I'm assuming Pride and Prejudice, but those references in every book will get old. Although these are written for a younger audience so maybe they don't notice. And while I may not love the overly religious undertones, I do respect that she has such strong convictions and is devoted enough to want to help others see "the light" and if she feels she can spread that in a book then more power to her.
Do You like book Paige Turned (2014)?
Another great series. I think Paige has just become my favorite Erynn Mangum heroine review to come.
—williekennethwashington
Sorry to see this story end as it is just beginning for Paige and Tyler....
—MIKE
I enjoyed this series very much. Can't wait for Mangum's new series.
—Kimberly
Book 3 of 3*Great! Love Erynn Mangum!
—Veeraragavan
