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16.1k reviews for:

Magnolia Parks

Jessa Hastings

3.71 AVERAGE


oh my god?? i’m??? this book, though it changed me in ways i never knew possible, lowkey dragged on UGH!!!! i know it’s the first in the series so that’s why i kept pushing and i’m so thankful i did. this universe is going to destroy me i already know it !!
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
funny lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The ending had me shook, i wasn't planning on continuing the series but i have to now.

brechtcl's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 5%

i had other exiting less confusing books to get me out of my slump. only drama aint gonna save this dang book girl.

3.5 ⭐️ sooo hard to rate cause honestly super annoying but I do think Jessa writes toxic characters well
lighthearted reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Rating: 1.5/5

I didn't particularly enjoy this book. It was quite repetitive, with the constant
infidelity and lack of communication
, and I found it quite boring. They set themselves up to fail for literally no reason, and I was apathetic towards everyone and everything.
There was too much unnecessary drama; everyone was very immature and indecisive; most people enabled Magnolia and BJ's nonsense; everyone was getting upset unjustly. It was just insanity.

If a couple breaks up, I don't think second chances are a good idea most of the time, so I had zero tolerance for Magnolia and BJ's constant back and forth. Just break up or get together - stop messing around. They were also so young (early twenties) and could have easily moved on. I especially detested the "why did I do this" mentality, and then expecting everything to be okay. I couldn't cope with the stupidity. Especially since Tom was right there.

Fortunately, the writing style was basic and easy to follow. Nothing happened, just the standard make up/break up/ long descriptions of how people look in their designer things. It gave me major Made In Chelsea vibes. Bridget was the only sensible person in the entire book, and there were LOTS of characters. The others were simply toxic hypocrites, getting their emotional karma.

I will not be continuing this series and Googled spoilers for closure. 
dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

˗ˏˋ ꒰ 4 stars ꒱ ˎˊ˗

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emotional slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes