Name: Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark
Rating: 4.525 (20 reviews)
ISBN: 9781398717022

Jessa Hastings

Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark

Book five in the sensational Magnolia Parks Universe series! How many loves do you actually get in a lifetime? Everyone knows by now that Magnolia and BJ are in the stars, but is that enough? Magnolia and BJ are reeling from a devastating loss as they try to plan what’s been dubbed “the wedding of the century”. As family tensions mount and their respective pasts begin catching up to them, they finally have to look the truth in the eye: Can they learn to trust and be with one another again, or will they die trying?

mary ˚୨୧⋆｡˚

« Took us a minute, took the long way home to get there but we’re here now and I wouldn’t change a fucking thing. » I’m genuinely heartbroken that the series comes to an end now. It’s been my comfort system and I’ve adored every single character. While I find that The Long Way Home was truly the best book of MPU, I devoured this one in less than 2 days. Into The Dark was the kind of gem where everything just felt right : I found myself screaming, crying and laughing. Jessa’s writing is unmatched, she has a gift for making you FEEL the emotions strongly. One thing that stood out to me was how every storyline was beautifully brought up, especially the portrayal of Magnolia and her father’s relationship. It was beautifully written, both heart-wrenching and profoundly impactful. The topic of grief was as well important to me, as did the various forms it can take. This book reminded me of the importance of discussing and understanding grief. The friendship group was the heart, body and soul of the story. Their support for Magnolia and BJ was touching me beyond words. And speaking of BJ Ballentine, I can’t express my adoration for him enough. His character development, helped by therapy and his UNCONDITIONAL love for Magnolia, was more than beautiful. Their love story left me sobbing, especially at the end ; and I can’t help but wish them all the best in the world that they deserve. Lastly, the final scenes, they were pure magic - bittersweet yet satisfying. I already miss being in their world but I know their lives will stay with me for a long time.

*ORIGINAL COVER COLLECTION EDITION* Book five in the sensational Magnolia Parks Universe series! How many loves do you actually get in a lifetime? Everyone knows by now that Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are in the stars, but is that enough? Magnolia and BJ are reeling from a devastating loss as they try to plan what's been dubbed 'the wedding of the century'. As family tensions mount and their respective pasts begin catching up to them, they finally have to look the truth in the eye: Can they learn to trust and be with one another again, or will they die trying? This edition is part of the original cover collection.

Book 5 (Original Cover Collection)

Yulez

Let me preface this review by saying that this is a book review on this story, and in no way does this mean that I stand/agree with the author's personal political/social views. With that being said... After reading The Long Way Home, I wasn't sure where the story would go next 0r how much of the events that transpired would be talked about in Into the Dark, but man, this story alone could've been the main topic of discussion in any therapy session with the way I felt like I was right there in the trenches with our main characters just going THROUGH IT. I have so many theories of what the next DH story might be about, and all I can see is pain in my future. I honestly think the author is going to put her readers through the ringer before we get any semblance of a happily ever after, but I'm here for it, if and whenever that story decides to reach the light of day.

Absolutely devestated that this book is finished. That this series is finished. That I'll never read another book from Magnolia's life. At the same time, I feel like I'm on the moon. Magnolia and BJ finally tied the knott. After pages and pages of going back and forth, cheating, crying, heart break and pain, London's favourite couple is together, forever. 

It was so flipping hard to read a book which is so heavily dipped in grief and pain. Losing Bridget was painful, especially when you have a sister you love so dearly in real life.

Towards the end, I felt unsettled. Something's happening with Jonah and the Haites and everyone, and I'm so upset about it. I really hope it was nothing, because I cannot for the life of me remember if it's related to something in the previous books. 

Honorable mention for KILLIAN TILLER THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. I love Tiller so much he's super underrated. 

Safs 🧸

Absolutely devestated that this book is finished. That this series is finished. That I'll never read another book from Magnolia's life. At the same time, I feel like I'm on the moon. Magnolia and BJ finally tied the knott. After pages and pages of going back and forth, cheating, crying, heart break and pain, London's favourite couple is together, forever. 

It was so flipping hard to read a book which is so heavily dipped in grief and pain. Losing Bridget was painful, especially when you have a sister you love so dearly in real life.

Towards the end, I felt unsettled. Something's happening with Jonah and the Haites and everyone, and I'm so upset about it. I really hope it was nothing, because I cannot for the life of me remember if it's related to something in the previous books. 

Honorable mention for KILLIAN TILLER THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. I love Tiller so much he's super underrated. 

As always, this book sucked me in. I don't know what it is about this series, but it's like the author injected crack into the pages. I love all of the characters and I love all of their banter. It's giving Calloway sisters meets Kardashian. It's like a car crash, and I couldn't look away (horrid imagery in this case - but precise). If there is another book about Daisy, I already know that I'll eat it up and it'll be a five star read.

Sarah Campbell

Redwineandbookplease

Everything I thought the end of Parks and BJ should be. Sad. Happy. The end. A beginning. Healing. Powerful. Heartbreaking. Perfection. 

I want to rate it 10 stars. Absolutely beautiful and so exhausting I wish it never ended 

Anushree Taparia

Spoilers: whilst I enjoyed this book immensely (and the most out of Magnolias 3 part series), the only irk I had was the constant over dramatisation of Magnolias “sexual being” which I did find odd because apart from the last book where she started having casual sex, prior she didn’t really sleep with anyone except for BJ and Tom England. It was a little odd to add this “plot point” so late in the piece. All and all a very happy ending. I loved BJs POV most of all. Magnolia annoyed me a little sometimes but not always. 

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