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A review by annagwritesandreads
Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
**Check the content warnings for the book before diving in**
This is a 4.5/5 star read for me. I will say, I like Daisy was more likeable to me than Magnolia was.
General description: You follow a love story and a gang storyline that will have you engrossed. You've heard of the Haites from the 1st Mangolia Parks book, but now we get to know them intimately. Daisy and Julian Haites have two different desires (Julian wants to keep his world safe, while Daisy wants everything to be normal). One person brings those desires to the forefront: Christian Hemmes. That's right, from the 1st book, we also hear Christian's entire perspective. Can Daisy and Christian find love, escaping the gang world, or will Julian do whatever he can to keep Daisy safe within his world?
The good:
- I felt this book actually had an underlying plot with Julian's perspective. I liked having that additional aspect that was lacking in the 1st Magnolia Parks book.
- Daisy as a whole is my favorite character. I admire her so much.
- I liked having a new love story, instead of the repetition of BJ/Magnolia's story.
The bad:
- I think with three perspectives, it takes a while to get into the book even though we know the universe, so the beginning was a tough bit to get through.
Overall: If you liked the first Magnolia Parks book, can get through the slow-ish beginning, and want a little more action? You'll enjoy this book. If you don't like pop culture references, this book won't be for you.
This is a 4.5/5 star read for me. I will say, I like Daisy was more likeable to me than Magnolia was.
General description: You follow a love story and a gang storyline that will have you engrossed. You've heard of the Haites from the 1st Mangolia Parks book, but now we get to know them intimately. Daisy and Julian Haites have two different desires (Julian wants to keep his world safe, while Daisy wants everything to be normal). One person brings those desires to the forefront: Christian Hemmes. That's right, from the 1st book, we also hear Christian's entire perspective. Can Daisy and Christian find love, escaping the gang world, or will Julian do whatever he can to keep Daisy safe within his world?
The good:
- I felt this book actually had an underlying plot with Julian's perspective. I liked having that additional aspect that was lacking in the 1st Magnolia Parks book.
- Daisy as a whole is my favorite character. I admire her so much.
- I liked having a new love story, instead of the repetition of BJ/Magnolia's story.
The bad:
- I think with three perspectives, it takes a while to get into the book even though we know the universe, so the beginning was a tough bit to get through.
Overall: If you liked the first Magnolia Parks book, can get through the slow-ish beginning, and want a little more action? You'll enjoy this book. If you don't like pop culture references, this book won't be for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Blood