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I’m fucking head over heals for Julian Haïtes which really is on par for me given the whole “gang lord” hella dangerous but SO hot vibe

I swear all BJ is doing this entire book is pissing me tf off. BUT Julian Haïtes, now that is the man I need, I knew I’d love him especially with Parks

BJ Ballentine, you may be one of the great literary loves of my life but, you are royally pissing me off right now. Magnolia is home for you and you STILL don’t see what you mean to her, come on !!!

Why did no one warn me that this book was going to wreck me?! I’ve cried for more than half of the time I’ve been reading & I’m not even halfway through. Not sure if my heart can take this but OMG, I love these characters. Everyone says magnolia is so “unrelatable” or “unlikable” but, I think they just can’t understand her because I relate to so many traumas, thoughts & actions of hers, she’s gold.

Omg wait, I think I love Tom too, what is this book doing to me 😭

I’m actually in love with this universe & the characters. The FMC is unlike any I’ve ever read and I’m obsessed with her. Unfortunately I’m also rooting for her to be with her toxic, once in a lifetime, childhood lover, trauma bonded best friend and not the mature, kind man… however that’s kind of on par for me lol.

I’m trying to pace myself because the rest of this series hasn’t arrived yet 🥲

I’m literally screaming, I did NOT predict this holy shit

Omg I’m literally convinced the 9 y/o did it and oh do I hope I’m wrong !!

I (shockingly) hate this so far

I am literally in love with this story so far. TJR is somehow able to captivate you within the first few pages and so many flips between “now” & “then” that you just don’t want to leave the world she creates in your mind.

Update, 130 pages in but, still unsure… the “banter” is SO bad !!!

All I have to say is what the hell. This is actually terrible so far, I’m physically cringing from the dialogue and these characters are flatter than a wall 😭

I really might DNF this thing only 50 pages in…

I’m in love with this universe so far

So far not my favorite plot but, same as the first book, I absolutely love Garber’s descriptive writing style and this magical world !!

I’m going back and forth between literally loving the magic in this world and not liking it at all???? I do love Scarlett though, already a great character…

I actually really like this so far, don’t want to stop reading but currently must try to sleep 😭