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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
sad
tense
medium-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
this only lost a star because i am extremely impatient and bj and magnolia are infuriatingly terrible at communication — which is the point but it doesnt make it any less infuriating. also his name is bj which is a crazy move
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4 ⭐s
1 🌶️ s
Magnolia Parks is like stepping into the world of Gossip Girl if it were written with more heartache and sharper edges. Jessa Hastings nails that intoxicating mix of luxury, toxicity, and longing—you can practically smell the designer perfume and feel the champagne hangovers. Magnolia and BJ’s relationship is messy, magnetic, and maddening in the best way, pulling you into their on-again-off-again spiral like you’re watching a car crash you can’t look away from.
The writing is lush and a little indulgent, full of quotes you’ll want to underline, and the characters are flawed enough to feel real. That said, the drama can get repetitive, and sometimes you just want to shake them and scream “make better choices!” But honestly, that’s part of the charm—this book thrives in its chaos.
If you love character-driven stories about beautiful disasters and the people who love them, this is your poison. And yes, I’ll be grabbing the next one immediately.
1 🌶️ s
Magnolia Parks is like stepping into the world of Gossip Girl if it were written with more heartache and sharper edges. Jessa Hastings nails that intoxicating mix of luxury, toxicity, and longing—you can practically smell the designer perfume and feel the champagne hangovers. Magnolia and BJ’s relationship is messy, magnetic, and maddening in the best way, pulling you into their on-again-off-again spiral like you’re watching a car crash you can’t look away from.
The writing is lush and a little indulgent, full of quotes you’ll want to underline, and the characters are flawed enough to feel real. That said, the drama can get repetitive, and sometimes you just want to shake them and scream “make better choices!” But honestly, that’s part of the charm—this book thrives in its chaos.
If you love character-driven stories about beautiful disasters and the people who love them, this is your poison. And yes, I’ll be grabbing the next one immediately.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Didn't connect with the style of book.
I ate this book up. It was messy and toxic but it was so entertaining. Do I like any of the characters, I am not sure but I want to keep reading this series.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-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