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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
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I just love Ashley Farley’s book. Loved all the characters and the story linen can’t wait to start the next book!!
I just love Ashley Farley’s book. Loved all the characters and the story linen can’t wait to start the next book!!
DNF (or even start)—this is a placeholder for the unpublished novel I just finished as a beta reader for a friend. The main character’s name was Magnolia
An easy read and had a lot of potential, just didn't quite hit the mark for me. The mystery behind Ellie's childhood was enticing and I was invested, some of the development of her mother along the way also had promise...but ultimately I wasn't impressed with the reveal, the introduction of a buried relationship seemed rushed and superficial. Again, so much promise... And like many other reviewers said, the ending was just so ill-planned, even if there is a planned sequel.
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Ellie Pringle has been left a house in Charleston by a grandmother who she hasn't spoken to in years. By returning to that house she is going to end up bringing back memories of her past and just may learn about her and her family things that she never knew. But will she end up in a better place after making such a big change in her life?
Ellie Pringle has been left a house in Charleston by a grandmother who she hasn't spoken to in years. By returning to that house she is going to end up bringing back memories of her past and just may learn about her and her family things that she never knew. But will she end up in a better place after making such a big change in her life?
Ashley Farley is one of my must-read authors and I have been reading her books since her very first one came out. I know when I start one of her books, that I am going to be lost in the world she has created. Magnolia Nights is her newest book and I just devoured it, but then I didn't want it to end.
When Ellie learns that her estranged grandmother has left her her estate in her will, Ellie goes back to the town and that house, a place that she has little memories of and a place full of secrets. What could've happened in that house all those years ago to make her forget that time in her life? The truth starts to come out after she finds her mother's old journals and and she remembers the horrible situation that she and her mother found themselves in.
This story is an intense tale of discovery, love, evil, and being able to get over the past to find happiness. And it's a story of secrets, lots of secrets. Ellie is an amazingly strong woman who had my admiration and support from the very first page. I loved how she just took on that house, and those memories and secrets, and turned her bad situation into a good one.
When Ellie learns that her estranged grandmother has left her her estate in her will, Ellie goes back to the town and that house, a place that she has little memories of and a place full of secrets. What could've happened in that house all those years ago to make her forget that time in her life? The truth starts to come out after she finds her mother's old journals and and she remembers the horrible situation that she and her mother found themselves in.
This story is an intense tale of discovery, love, evil, and being able to get over the past to find happiness. And it's a story of secrets, lots of secrets. Ellie is an amazingly strong woman who had my admiration and support from the very first page. I loved how she just took on that house, and those memories and secrets, and turned her bad situation into a good one.
This is book number one in the Magnolia series and can I just say, I HAD to download the second book already!
Ashley Farley is a tremendously, amazing writer that knows how to draw her reader in from page 1! This is the book that keeps you up until 4am reading because you just couldn’t put it down.
We begin our story with Ellie, a woman who’s broken up with her loser ex boyfriend and has come across the country from San Francisco to Charleston, South Carolina. She’s inherited her evil grandmothers house and money. Now, to figure out the secrets this old, creepy house holds.
After that, who wouldn’t want to read and dive into old haunts and a horrid families past?
I have to say, if I haven’t said it yet, Ashley Farley is my new, favorite author! She reminds me of Mary Higgins-Clark, which is a huge compliment!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
FYI, most of her books are on Kindle Unlimited, do yourself a favor and download one of her quick and obsessive books! I promise you won’t be able to put it down!
Ashley Farley is a tremendously, amazing writer that knows how to draw her reader in from page 1! This is the book that keeps you up until 4am reading because you just couldn’t put it down.
We begin our story with Ellie, a woman who’s broken up with her loser ex boyfriend and has come across the country from San Francisco to Charleston, South Carolina. She’s inherited her evil grandmothers house and money. Now, to figure out the secrets this old, creepy house holds.
After that, who wouldn’t want to read and dive into old haunts and a horrid families past?
I have to say, if I haven’t said it yet, Ashley Farley is my new, favorite author! She reminds me of Mary Higgins-Clark, which is a huge compliment!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
FYI, most of her books are on Kindle Unlimited, do yourself a favor and download one of her quick and obsessive books! I promise you won’t be able to put it down!
I love love love Ashley's books and this one is no exception. I think I heard this will be a series (or at least a 2nd book) which I am glad of because there is so much more to the story that hasn't been told yet.
This book is about learning about the past and coming to terms with it, finding love and strengthening family. There is even a little bit of action and mystery - a very well rounded book.
This book also reminded me of Flowers in the Attic with the strict grandmother and her actions and comments to her daughter and granddaughter.
Ellie has inherited the estate from the crazy grandmother. She has mixed feelings, as anyone would, about the house and everything else. But it is also cathartic because she knows she is repressing something but isn't sure what. You do find out but not giving it away, you'll have to read the book to find out.
The book does leave you hanging a little bit because Ellie's story is not complete and there are some other things that are revealed that need to be addressed more fully. Yes I know it is vague but has to be to not spoil part of the story.
This book is about learning about the past and coming to terms with it, finding love and strengthening family. There is even a little bit of action and mystery - a very well rounded book.
This book also reminded me of Flowers in the Attic with the strict grandmother and her actions and comments to her daughter and granddaughter.
Ellie has inherited the estate from the crazy grandmother. She has mixed feelings, as anyone would, about the house and everything else. But it is also cathartic because she knows she is repressing something but isn't sure what. You do find out but not giving it away, you'll have to read the book to find out.
The book does leave you hanging a little bit because Ellie's story is not complete and there are some other things that are revealed that need to be addressed more fully. Yes I know it is vague but has to be to not spoil part of the story.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
The plot was enjoyable and had a lot of potential. I didn’t really enjoy the writing style - it seemed like some areas were drawn out while others were super rushed. It almost seemed like some random thoughts were just thrown down without trying to make the story flow.