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amalas_bookstop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug use and Sexual content
Minor: Violence and Vomit
lilhappyhermit's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Death and Toxic friendship
agiecummings's review against another edition
- 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
First, I have to say that putting BJ in therapy and then having him actually give a shit about him and Magnolia repair their relationship by being friends first was the absolute best way to get me back on board with them. And now I’m dying to get to book 5 to see their happy ending once and for all. Additionally, I also loved that we got more of the backstory behind when and where Magnolia and BJ lost track of each other and when/where they fully intertwined their lives. And why they felt they were “written in the stars.” Despite the darkness of their story, it was still so beautiful to get some clarity around their relationship.
I also absolutely *adored* the Daisy/Christian snippets that we got in this book. I absolutely devoured their first book so can’t wait to read book 4 and get their perspective on all the events that transpired.
This book was such a treat to read. All 530 pages. Even when I was frustrated, it was because I deeply cared about the characters and wanted better for them. And then they FINALLY got it for themselves. I was so proud of Magnolia and BJ for finally getting their shit together.
BUT THAT ENDING?! ARE WE FUCKING KIDDING?! I’m confused and angry and concerned. I need to know what’s up immediately. IMMEDIATELY. 🥹🥲💀🤬👏🏼🤯
Minor: Drug use, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
jakirby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
hollyleapurtill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
lemonsforyu's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Car accident, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
organizedxchaos's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
miahredfern's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Car accident
maddyjb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Still processing that ending, I am in shock.
The Long Way Home was a stronger story then book 1. I do find myself getting a little annoyed by the writing style and choice of phrases “he let out a breath I didn’t realise he was holding” girl, be for real. There’s also a lot of repetition about the boys running their hands through their hair, licking their bottom lip, pushing their tongue into their side of their mouth that it had me rolling their eyes.
I think Magnolias “thing” of needing to list of the clothing brand and style is meant to make her quirky but it comes across as shallow and vain. I think, similar to the phrases above, it’s just over done.
I loved the development of Taura, she’s the MVP along with Bridget if you ask me.
Despite the flaws there is something about this series that I cannot get enough of.
Graphic: Drug use, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault
mah454's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Miscarriage
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, and Alcohol