A review by ashleyjb
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I LOVED this book! It’s like if gossip girl were set in London but with crime lords. There’s something that resonated so deeply with me about the way that Hastings writes. The way she describes love and longing is so visceral and beautiful. Yes this book is a romance novel and yes it’s not supposed to be Pulitzer Prize winning writing, but the writing is absolutely gorgeous. Magnolia is confident, beautiful, driven, a bit neurotic, quirky, and so real. Her faults are what make her such a complicated character and her relationship with BJ, while absolutely infuriating, is truly a romance for the ages. However, if you don’t like the miscommunication trope, this book will make you want to rip your hair out. For me, it added to the yearning and created necessary anticipation, but I know it’s not for everyone. Also, Magnolia’s hybridization on fashion adds whimsy to the story and makes you feel as though you know fashion like she does. I did not expect to like this book as much as I did!
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