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Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

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lucy_38's review against another edition

3.0

That was amazing, I’m currently deciding if it’s 4 or 5 stars but omg that ending. Loved the book def recommend
Update: dropped down to 3 stars, I think I just was really intrigued with the ending but the rest of the book sat at solid : stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️

kikihaar's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective tense 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

5.0

ma_nou's review against another edition

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emotional relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jennadell's review against another edition

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4.0

So so good unreal ending such a good story and breaks my heart a lil

agamel's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

irxren's review against another edition

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2.0

This book had the potential to be great with its messy rich kid vibe, which initially caught my interest. Unfortunately, the execution fell short. Grammar and sentence structure were problematic, and the plot lacked substance. Instead of exploring the intriguing world of the London elite, the story revolved solely around the toxic and emotionally abusive relationship between childhood friends Magnolia and BJ. While toxic relationships can be entertaining to read, it should not be romanticized.

The writing was, to put it bluntly, mediocre. Jessa tried too hard to be poetic, but no amount of fancy words could rescue the story when the characters were like lifeless cardboard cutouts. I couldn't handle another detailed outfit description – designer, pattern, and season – it got old fast.

I binged it because it was so bad, like a train wreck you can't look away from. I was desperately hoping to find some redeeming qualities, but nope, disappointment after disappointment.