It has been two or 3 years since I've read anything by Simone Elkeles. I still remember reading 
 Perfect Chemistry 
 trilogy, which I absolutely love. I'm so glad that I've read another novel of hers, giving me this jittery and sad feeling. If you haven't read that trilogy, GO READ IT. Especially, if you love Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry. 
 What happens when the person who damaged you for life... becomes the person you trust the most? 
 Leaving Paradise is an emotional roller coaster read. There are moments of sadness, joy and love. Likely, it centers more on forgiveness and recovery from a downfall. This book has an alternating point of view between Caleb Becker and Maggie Armstrong. I love how the story is elaborated so that we get to know more about their life and struggles. 
 Caleb spent his past year in prison/juvenile detention because of being drunk and hit his neighbor, Maggie Armstrong which changed both their lives and relationships with other people. These characters are damaged and vulnerable. Maggie's future has changed as she suffered with injuries that will forever leave a mark on her skin and undergone physical therapies for her leg because of a limp. Caleb's reputation as an ex-convict and earning not-so-good impressions. 
 What's good about it? throughout the story,there are character developments. It's beautifully written though it took me a while to get into the story. I absolutely love love love the characters and the little twist. I'm not going to mention it here because I don't want to ruin some reading moments. 
 Overall, I love it and I recommend this one. The last part of the story just... oh my dear. I need the next book. ASAP