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amalas_bookstop's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- 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
I have been in a bit of a reading slump all summer. As soon as I felt the urge to read again I knew exactly what I wanted to read, and Jessa Hasting did not disappoint. I absolutely love the MPU universe and I don’t even normally read romance.
The way she write emotions and human interactions is real and visceral. Even though Magnolia and BJ drive me absolutely nuts, you can’t help but love them and root for them to figure it out.
The ending has left me reeling. I am so excited to jump in with Daisy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug use and Sexual content
Minor: Violence and Vomit
lilhappyhermit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
The emotional damage that was done to me in this book was astronomical. With how things left off in book 1, I knew things were going to be tense. But with all of that knowledge in the forefront, you also get more backstory and knowledge about BJ and Magnolia's past together, and BOY did that hurt. I was in tears multiple times throughout this book, but I still had hope that they would overcome it all. My heart was still rooting for them through everything, but once again--nothing is so simple. The ending of this book WRECKED MY SOUL. I don't think I will ever recover from the pain that it brought me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Death and Toxic friendship
dmackreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
5.0
EXCUSE ME?! THE ENDING?! WHAT THE FUCK.
I genuinely do not even know what to say or think right now. This book made me angry, annoyed, stressed out, excited, hopeful, happy, laugh, almost cry, and then just completely shocked and physically ill at the end. Clearly a 5 star rating considering all of the emotions brought forward and how fast I read through it due to simply not wanting to put it down but I’m unsure what else to say. This series has me in a chokehold at this point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
jakirby's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
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
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
organizedxchaos's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
ashlynmanley's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- 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
I am simply so confused after reading that. I don’t really know what just happened and it annoys me that I have to read an entire book before I can figure out what happens…
But! This was a good one.
Im annoyed by all the sexual things in the book but I guess it’s to be expected. I also really hate the way that the writer makes literally everyone in love with Magnolia. Just for once have someone not susceptible to her charms. I just feel bad for all the guys. They never like anyone… she plays with them… and then they learn to love but she never loves them. I hate it. It’s so awful. Worst part of the book for real.
On the bright side though, some of the dialogue in this book was so funny. One of my favorite moments was Christian and Magnolia “whisper yelling” at each other in the middle of the night. It was soooo funny. And the witty dialogue with Julian was also really fun. I also feel like BJ is finally changing which is good because I literally wanted to murder him throughout the entire first book. He sucked but he is slowly getting better. Still don’t love him though.
Over all, good read but I’m depressed because what just happened with that ending? I don’t understand.
But! This was a good one.
On the bright side though, some of the dialogue in this book was so funny. One of my favorite moments was Christian and Magnolia “whisper yelling” at each other in the middle of the night. It was soooo funny. And the witty dialogue with Julian was also really fun. I also feel like BJ is finally changing which is good because I literally wanted to murder him throughout the entire first book. He sucked but he is slowly getting better. Still don’t love him though.
Over all, good read but I’m depressed because what just happened with that ending? I don’t understand.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death
elizabeth_helmer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Car accident
Moderate: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
ladylaurenexplorer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Wow oh wow! My heart and my soul! I have a stayed up almost all night to finish this book and then I wanted to wait until the next morning to finish the last couple of chapters and I am so glad I did because I was on a roller coaster the last couple of chapters and the ending has made me….
You know, I love the toxic, messy relationship that magnolia and BJ have. I love the subtle digs and transparency that they both have for each other, but are kind of not seeing at all. The reveal of December 3 was shocking and kind of explained a lot more about their history and their connection. The December 6 reveal was shocking, but not shocking if you knew what I mean. I loved everything up until the accident and that’s when I got my suspicious hat on especially since a certain person weren’t there in the aftermath and during the announcement.
But what was even more shocking was the ending and I am hoping that it’s the worst case scenario in the mindframe and not actually book reality. But at least if it is book reality, then that person knew for sure that our pairing were finally getting their act together and heading somewhere beautiful. Steel no spice that is explicit, but I don’t care because the plot just keeps giving and giving and giving!
I am onto the next book and hoping that book reality isn’t in it!!!
You know, I love the toxic, messy relationship that magnolia and BJ have. I love the subtle digs and transparency that they both have for each other, but are kind of not seeing at all. The reveal of December 3 was shocking and kind of explained a lot more about their history and their connection. The December 6 reveal was shocking, but not shocking if you knew what I mean. I loved everything up until the accident and that’s when I got my suspicious hat on especially since a certain person weren’t there in the aftermath and during the announcement.
But what was even more shocking was the ending and I am hoping that it’s the worst case scenario in the mindframe and not actually book reality. But at least if it is book reality, then that person knew for sure that our pairing were finally getting their act together and heading somewhere beautiful. Steel no spice that is explicit, but I don’t care because the plot just keeps giving and giving and giving!
I am onto the next book and hoping that book reality isn’t in it!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage
allisonobrien's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Sexual content