"... a collection of songs about loss, hope, and survival that ranks among her finest work ... As mournful as Fool's Paradise can get, it also reflects how Hussein has learned to temper the moodier parts of her music with more hopeful elements, and later songs such as "New Moon" and "Exile" complete its journey of growth and acceptance. Her richest music yet, Fool's Paradise is a beautiful portrait of Hussein's heritage and artistry".