Interesting concept. I could have done without the more modern storyline, mostly because I found it a bit predictable. The relationship between the two other women was SO interesting and I wish the book wouldn’t have ended so abruptly so we could learn more about them. 

WOW! As someone who loves anything centering on rich people drama, this book did not disappoint. I can’t even count how many times my jaw hit the floor I was so shocked over what was happening. Every single character needs an absolutely insane amount of therapy. I, on the other hand, need to pour myself another glass of sparkling grape juice so I can dive into the next book of this series. 

I love when people spill the tea and highly enjoy reality tv because I get the drama with no real-life involvement. I didn’t turn on the tv the whole time I read this book, because  the Magnolia Parks universe had me hanging on for dear life throughout the entire ~500 pages and subjecting my husband to several rants that started with “You will not BELIEVE what *insert character here* just did!!!” You would have thought I made a whole new, highly toxic friend group with how much I’ve talked about this book so far. 😂

This book was ADORABLE! I was a bit nervous to read a YA romance because it’s been a few years since I fit into the YA demographic, but I trusted Talia Hibbert and wasn’t disappointed. Now I just wish I could be half as cool, smart, and emotionally-aware as these teens were!

This was the perfect sweet, quick read for anyone, but especially the high-achievers who sometimes need a reminder they don’t have to be everything for everyone. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Joy Revolution for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. 

I’ve never actually regretted reading a book before. This was a brutal experience. 

This book felt like one pretentious run-on sentence. There was no plot or character development, so I’m not really sure what I just spent a couple hundred pages reading. Sadly, the whole thing felt terribly depressing to me without any sort of resolution, growth, or silver lining. The only character I liked was Lorraine, who was barely present in the second half of the book. I’d really expected to like Rooney’s writing after all I’d heard, so I just may not have been in the right mood for this one tonight.