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melmar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Very frustrating characters, but fun read. Still confused about if I like it or not but want to read the next one
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Blood, and Death of parent
sjexley's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is the 2nd book in the Magnolia Parks series, but this time our MC is Daisy. She's a badass and smart but such an idiot when it comes to love. Her brother runs the biggest crime gang in London, but she is trying to be a normal college gal. And boy is she complicated as a character. I wanted to strangle her but at the same time adored her relationship with Christian. And I really felt for all the tragedy she had gone through. I really liked her thoughts as footnotes in the book, but it's hard to read on Kindle. Can't wait to go back to Magnolia's POV in the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
madsreadsbooks17's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Drug use, and Death of parent
sammiejo928's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Jessa Hastings writing is so good! These stories draw you in even when you don’t expect to be drawn in. Unlike some of the reviews I read, I actually preferred Daisy’s story over Magnolia’s. I felt like I was rooting for her to get a happy ending and even though it ended on a slight cliffhanger, I think we got a solid ending to this part of the series. There were a few times I got lost with the switching of characters and where we were in the storyline - especially when I jumped to something I remember happening in Magonlia’s story that wasn’t previously mentioned in Daisy’s story. For this reason, I would definitely say it’s important to read the books in order up to this point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping and Alcohol
lilhappyhermit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
While this book still held some similar themes, there was also some polarizing differences between Magnolia's book and Daisy's book. First and foremost being, their upbringing. Daisy was sheltered majority of her life because of the occupation that her brother has. He was her provider growing up, and it's all she's known. Getting to know her character in depth and how she navigates life and her relationship with Christian was so different, and yet--still so raw. I was rooting for Daisy and Christian's relationship, especially because they had been through similar circumstances throughout their life and previous relationships. The ending of this book had me ALL UP IN my feels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
boomwormbrittany's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Daisy Haites is the second book in the Magnolia Parks series. This book follows Daisy Haites whose the sister of a notorious crime lord in London. When she ends up tangled up with Christian, another crime lord and friend to a whole slew of messy friends, she finds herself in a story she didn't think she'd be a part of.
I really enjoyed this book and flew through it when I got a chance to read it. There is something about these books that just hooks me and keeps me locked in from the beginning. Daisy is a very different character from Magnolia in the fact that she's very prickly and very aware of her surroundings. She's someone who is very stand offish with anyone who is not in her family and doesn't take things lightly considering what she had gone through.
I find it interesting how she doesn't have any close female friends. I thought the discussion of why she was like that pertaining to her past with her mother was super fascinating and I can't wait to see what's going to happen as this is part of that universe. I thought that her choice at the end was a good one and I am really interested to see what is gong to happen in the next book.
Overall, I would recommend this series if you want a dramatic and messy series. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series.
I really enjoyed this book and flew through it when I got a chance to read it. There is something about these books that just hooks me and keeps me locked in from the beginning. Daisy is a very different character from Magnolia in the fact that she's very prickly and very aware of her surroundings. She's someone who is very stand offish with anyone who is not in her family and doesn't take things lightly considering what she had gone through.
I find it interesting how she doesn't have any close female friends. I thought the discussion of why she was like that pertaining to her past with her mother was super fascinating and I can't wait to see what's going to happen as this is part of that universe. I thought that her choice at the end was a good one and I am really interested to see what is gong to happen in the next book.
Overall, I would recommend this series if you want a dramatic and messy series. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Murder
hillgoodharv's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
tmjolley's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
natasha_dean's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
I loved the footnotes at the bottom of Daisy’s chapters.
This book felt slightly less toxic, but more sad than Magnolia Parks was. I can’t stop reading now because there are too many storylines that I need to see have a satisfying conclusion.
I wish I knew before reading this that it overlaps with Magnolia Parks because I think tandem reading would make this even better.
One of the things I didn’t like is that the text messages felt like they were in the wrong places at times. It wasn’t always clear who they were from or to and it looks as if some were placed wrongly since they seemingly didn’t involve the character who's POV they were in.
This book felt slightly less toxic, but more sad than Magnolia Parks was. I can’t stop reading now because there are too many storylines that I need to see have a satisfying conclusion.
I wish I knew before reading this that it overlaps with Magnolia Parks because I think tandem reading would make this even better.
One of the things I didn’t like is that the text messages felt like they were in the wrong places at times. It wasn’t always clear who they were from or to and it looks as if some were placed wrongly since they seemingly didn’t involve the character who's POV they were in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault and Trafficking
gabi_715's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use