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heidi_fischer's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
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
2.5
⭐️2.5 - Beautiful writing. It’s actually not fair that such a toxic plot is written so poetically. I want to read the whole series just for that reason. That being said…
• Plot - TOXIC. Stomach churning, vomit worthy, toxic.
• Characters - Flat. Magnolia is off in delulu land, which is semi-justifiable due to the fact she’s dating a textbook narcissist. That, and maybe because all the braincells were CLEARLY saved for her little sister (arguably the only dimensional character - sorry Tom, still love you).
• Ending - predicted it 50% of the way thru
It’s not worth NOT recommending this book because even the readers who love it don’t recommend it to people. And while it’s more of a “read at your own risk” kind of book, if you watch reality TV you’ll probably survive.
Not unscathed. Not without renewed trust issues. But probably you’ll survive…
:)
• Plot - TOXIC. Stomach churning, vomit worthy, toxic.
• Characters - Flat. Magnolia is off in delulu land, which is semi-justifiable due to the fact she’s dating a textbook narcissist. That, and maybe because all the braincells were CLEARLY saved for her little sister (arguably the only dimensional character - sorry Tom, still love you).
• Ending - predicted it 50% of the way thru
It’s not worth NOT recommending this book because even the readers who love it don’t recommend it to people. And while it’s more of a “read at your own risk” kind of book, if you watch reality TV you’ll probably survive.
Not unscathed. Not without renewed trust issues. But probably you’ll survive…
:)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, and Toxic relationship
Overdose, cheating, lying, narcissism, gaslighting.boomwormbrittany's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Magnolia Parks follows Magnolia who has everything a girl could want. That is except her ex-boyfriend BJ who she has a strange but friendly relationship with. They're in a toxic circle that they can't seem to get out of despite their numerous attempts.
I'm going to be honest and say that I picked this book up on a whim. I wasn't sure if I was going to really like this book just based on the premise alone but I had heard so much about it that I wanted to give this a try.
Reader, I loved this book and all its messiness. And it. is. MESSY.
Magnolia and BJ are not good people or bad people and that was one of the things I loved about this book. These two are so fundamentally flawed that they felt like real people that you would meet out in the world. I loved how realistic these two felt despite them being so far out of my tax bracket they might as well be on the moon.
This book is about the toxic cycle that Magnolia and BJ end up in. They're in this constant push and pull relationship where they want to be together but the way BJ acts and Magnolia's not wanting to dela with it causes so much drama and chaos. The end of this book had my jaw on the floor and it was something I could not look away from.
If you want a book that is just pure drama and intrigue, pick this book up. I am so happy that I loved this book and cannot wait to continue with this series.
I'm going to be honest and say that I picked this book up on a whim. I wasn't sure if I was going to really like this book just based on the premise alone but I had heard so much about it that I wanted to give this a try.
Reader, I loved this book and all its messiness. And it. is. MESSY.
Magnolia and BJ are not good people or bad people and that was one of the things I loved about this book. These two are so fundamentally flawed that they felt like real people that you would meet out in the world. I loved how realistic these two felt despite them being so far out of my tax bracket they might as well be on the moon.
This book is about the toxic cycle that Magnolia and BJ end up in. They're in this constant push and pull relationship where they want to be together but the way BJ acts and Magnolia's not wanting to dela with it causes so much drama and chaos. The end of this book had my jaw on the floor and it was something I could not look away from.
If you want a book that is just pure drama and intrigue, pick this book up. I am so happy that I loved this book and cannot wait to continue with this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
organizedxchaos's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
emelisa_19's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The mental health crisis of the 21st century is clearly diplayed in the amount of people that like this book and root for the main characters.
I am so happy they broke up in the end. In my mind, they will stay that way because I have no plan nor the desire to read the other two books.
The writting is beautiful. The timeline and flow of the story is messed up tho. One chapter they were resolute on never getting back together, then the next chapter they are made up again, swearing to the stars this is it. I had this feeling that I missed like 4 chapters, which made me think that what was happening was not happening at all. Absolutely hated that.
Absolutely hate BJ Ballentine, biggest asshole I've ever read about. Parks was kinda nice in the beginning, annoyed me to pieces by the end. They both need therapy. The white walls, straight-jacket kind.
That star I put in the review is for Tom England and BJ's mom only. They were the only thing that kept me pushing through.
I am so happy they broke up in the end. In my mind, they will stay that way because I have no plan nor the desire to read the other two books.
The writting is beautiful. The timeline and flow of the story is messed up tho. One chapter they were resolute on never getting back together, then the next chapter they are made up again, swearing to the stars this is it. I had this feeling that I missed like 4 chapters, which made me think that what was happening was not happening at all. Absolutely hated that.
Absolutely hate BJ Ballentine, biggest asshole I've ever read about. Parks was kinda nice in the beginning, annoyed me to pieces by the end. They both need therapy. The white walls, straight-jacket kind.
That star I put in the review is for Tom England and BJ's mom only. They were the only thing that kept me pushing through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Drug use, Sexual content, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Minor: Eating disorder, Child death, and Infidelity
booksbymae's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Alcoholism, Cursing, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
mooncraftbujo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Drug use, and Addiction
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Panic attacks/disorders
babsi_222's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emotional rollercoaster delixe but easily one of my favourite books!!
I fully anticipated the plot twistin the last couple pages with BJ and Paili, when he first talked about the cheating and it not being Taura Saxe
I fully anticipated the plot twist
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Violence
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
georgia14567's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Addiction
nara_knl's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
FIRST OF ALL…. WHAT IS THIS ENDING?!?! IM HEARTBROKEN FOR MAGNOLIA! I HATED BJ ALL ALONG TBH,( #team tom )
yet i didn’t expect a betrayal like this… need a break before starting daisy haites cause this kinda broke me
loved and hated this storyline.
this book captured me like no other, i thought about it day and night, even when i wasn’t reading it.
the metaphors, the writing >
the drama? idk maybe a bit much but is there ever enough drama??
yet i didn’t expect a betrayal like this… need a break before starting daisy haites cause this kinda broke me
loved and hated this storyline.
this book captured me like no other, i thought about it day and night, even when i wasn’t reading it.
the metaphors, the writing >
the drama? idk maybe a bit much but is there ever enough drama??
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
ines_santos13's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Infidelity
Moderate: Drug use, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse