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georgia14567's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Addiction
leni11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Drug abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
nara_knl's review against another edition
- 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
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??
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
jaejae36's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Moderate: Drug abuse
ines_santos13's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Infidelity
Moderate: Drug use, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
isla_gracereader13's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood
Minor: Eating disorder and Panic attacks/disorders
meg_'s review against another edition
- 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
3.5
One thing I know for sure is I love Magnolia Parks as a character. Her every emotion felt so real and despite how insanely rich and perfect she is, she still felt like a character that anyone could connect to based on her experiences. I absolutely loved her. The other element of this book that I felt was worthy of a 5 star rating was the writing. It was poetic and beautiful and made every feeling experienced on page a feeling that was viscerally experienced by the reader at the same time. I feel like I can't even accurately describe it because it just made me feel everything so intensely, even though there are virtually no elements of this plot that I could relate to my reality.
Things I absolutely hated in this book is where the rating falls. Number one and most hated thing about this book is BJ Ballentine. I hate that man and if I read another book in the story and they end up together I will rip my hair out. I love Magnolia and I understand the soul deep bond she feels with BJ, but after the fuck shit he did and literally
So, this is why I have such complicated feelings about this book! The things I loved were things I love so much it hurts my heart and the things I hate are things I hate so much I want to scream and/or rip my hair out. Also, the ending of this book stomped directly on my heart and just to re-iterate, fuck BJ. And if Magnolia ends up with him I will riot. Okay, that was convoluted and rambling review, but I think I'm done. Can't wait to read the next book in this universe!
Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Infidelity
Moderate: Gaslighting
appleberry's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, and Alcohol
dpearson5257's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
There was a point where Christian literally had me cackling, looooorrrddtt that man!!!🤣 there are a lot of names of friends being thrown about and so you really only get maaaaybe 4 or 5 vaguely fleshed out characters, so I’m hoping we get a better grasp on whose who in the next installment.
This is by no means a “love story”, it’s toxic AF, it’s messy, there’s constant backstabbing, there’s a lack of communication and bitterness and grudges held. We could also say we need better friends lol
There is heavy drug affiliation in here and drug abuse, potential OD, lots of mental health/anxiety rep with these characters.
I can’t wait for my hold on book 2 comes in 🥹🥹
Graphic: Drug abuse
__lucebrennan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Drug abuse