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Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing: Book 4 by Jessa Hastings

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dark emotional funny sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The gang lord Julian Haites has fallen in love with Magnolia Parks. Daisy Haites and Christian Hemmes finally got each other back. But their life is a total mess because of the line of work the Haites's have.

How can this be sad and dramatic and a fun read in one? I didn't expect it to be this good because at first I wasn't totally enjoying it but here I am feeling sad for all of them and it affects me the way I didn't expect!

On to reading the last book of the series. Omg! I'm gonna miss these people.

Giving this a solid 4 ⭐ rating. 👏🏻
Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jessa Hastings

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This one made me cry! Literally cried! This book is more serious than the first two and I love it!

My gosh! I didn't see it coming that Bridge will leave. I love her! Of all the characters, I was rooting for her and now she's gone. 😢

The ever dysfunctional love-hate but love conquers all of Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine got me hooked and on the way to read book four! 

Gotta give this a 5 ⭐ rating. It well deserves it! 💔❤
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Another magical journey with Evangeline Fox in finding her true love. But another story of betrayal and trust and faith to overcome hurdles to find that love.

And the cliffhanger? Just wow! Really makes you wanna read the next book. But gotta finish Magnolia Parks first, I guess🤭

Giving this a 4 ⭐ rating.
Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings

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dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Another messed up love story of Daisy Haites—the sister of the gang-lord, ever handsome Julian Haites—and Christian Hemmes of another gang dynasty.
This story is as toxic as Bj and Magnolia's love. They are filled of too much betrayal just because they thought they each love another person, but the thing is they are both in love with each other.
Nonetheless I love how it's written. It got me reflecting of my own choices back then(HAHA). I also enjoyed reading the bantering of the every proud gang-lords. 
So this story is beyond ending and I am invested. But I guess I need a little bit of fantasy on the side before continuing this series.
Giving this a solid 4⭐ rating. 💖P
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I think I like this book so I'm giving it a 4 ⭐s rating.

I enjoyed reading this one! It is about love, betrayal, second chances that are given a million times! A story about cheating—sadly I guess it's the main point—a story of denial and foxholes and charades and lies and clothing brands that I totally don't have any idea what they're talking about. 🤷🏻‍♀️

But what really got me is the excitement about who was the mystery girl BJ shag that first time. And to my surprise—which literally got my eyes out!—it was Magnolia's BFF! This story is filled with toxicity but who am I kidding? I enjoyed it! 

I also think this is brilliantly written, the quotes are top tier, feelin' myself as if I'm from England too with. HAHA 👏🏻
Spectacular by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It's always games with Legend and Tella. But their love for each other is the root of it all.

Just a short holiday-themed read and nothing is as spectacular as Tella.

A 3 ⭐s worthy read. ✨
The Coworker by Freida McFadden

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A story about bullying even in 30's is way too serious. The love for turtle is cute but not anymore if it's too much. Dangerous women can sometimes get away with it.

I liked how the plot went. I really didn't expect what happened and who's who. But the mean character of Natalie is approved and the weird but dangerous persona of Dawn is a thumbs up. 

Giving this 4 ⭐s. Way to go Freida McFadden! 
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

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emotional hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I felt turning back to my teenage years with this novel. It is for teenagers but the writing is too strong. I felt aad at some point becauss of the stereotypes and anxieties of Shirin but Ocean didn't let her down.

This speaks volumn about racism, love, trust and so much more I can no longer reiterate. It's just there. When you flip through the pages you feel their pain as a youth to which you also experienced.

I like this book to give it 4 ⭐s 

❤
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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challenging emotional funny inspiring tense medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is overwhelmingly great! This is a story about a bank robbert that got awry that turned to a hostage situation. And everyone else was just trapped in the apartment for viewing. I certainly enjoyed reading this. 

Novels like Anxious People make you think things over and how to deal with life's uncertainties and amxieties. This is a good book for people who is looking for connection and is battling with life. 

This is a highly recommended masterpiece. 5 ⭐
Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-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

4.5

To be close to you was to be haunted by what I couldn't have and to be reminded of how much I truly wanted you."

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Picking Daisies On Sundays
By Liana Cincotti

This a cutesy light read! I have to read it to quench my hang-over with The Caraval Series and the lightness of this book sufficed! I enjoyed reading it. I like how Daisy had her moment of self-discovery as the story progressed but honestly I was quite fed up of her being dramatically overthinking (which I can totally relate to. Why's that? 🤭). Their story depicted how one's love life would be when they prefer to utter nothing at all towards the person they love. 🤷🏻‍♀️nevertheless I enjoyed it! 🥰

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5