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Magnolia by Kristi Cook is light and fluffy, and it’s a perfect “boy next door” book. I had so much fun reading it and couldn’t really put it down.

What I liked

Our main character, Jemma, is snarky and adorable. She’s proud to be Southern, loves her small town, but she’s smart enough to want bigger things for herself. I really liked her!
Ryder is the quintessential boy next door. He’s cute, he’s smart, he’s nice. But he’s not so nice that he doesn’t deliver some quick lashes with his tongue when the situation calls for it (I mean that both figuratively and literally, teehee).
I loved loved loved the animosity between Jemma and Ryder, despite their close families and their own history with each other. That they didn’t like each other very much most of the time was the best part about seeing them come together.
The relationship between the families was so cute and funny. The families have been besties since the Civil War, and have always hoped to connect their lineages with offspring, but it only now worked out timing-wise for this particular generation. The little pushes from both sets of parents were adorable, and the resistance from Jemma and Ryder was even more adorable.
The depiction of the storm they weathered together was incredibly accurate. I easily envisioned the aftermath and destruction of property through Cook’s words.
Magnolia is the kind of book you settle down with when you want your happily ever afters!

What I didn’t like

Uh…nothing. There was nothing I didn’t like!

Verdict

Magnolia by Kristi Cook is like pre-packaged happiness. Just crack the spine and the happiness and glitter magic of the romance smacks you right in the face. This gif most accurately represents how I felt while reading this book: hug gif.


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Magnolia Kristi Cook Books Reviews

It was a nice read BUT i thought that the book was missing some depth... You're reading it but you're not really deep into whats happening.
It had a good story line, and I liked the characters but I just wanted to have a better connection with them.
This book is a nice read. Adorable story and the characters are very adorable as well. Cook is a such a great author I even bought the Haven trilogy that she wrote.
Very enjoyable once it got to the storm, for me there was to much build up before getting to the central plot. Though like I said it was very enjoyable once it got there and I adored Ryder and Jemma.
I had high expectations for "Magnolia", since I have a thing for novels set in southern USA and all, and they were all met. Before reading this book I didn't really know what it was about except for what I read on Goodreads; that it would be about two teens who's parents wanted them to be together, but they didn't even like each other. Well, the book was much more than that. "Magnolia" was a cute and easy read, but it also touched on more serious topics as death and sickness, and following your heart.

Some things in "Magnolia" that won me over was the brief "The Walking Dead" reference (I love TWD), the LONG plot that took place during a tornado/hurricane (I'm fascinated by severe weather, not the aftermath though) and Jemma's friendship with her friends. It's so rare in YA books that the main character has true friends, where their relationship doesn't involve some kind of drama.

Overall I really enjoyed "Magnolia". It was a great contemporary read,s o if you like reading those - go for it. A new favorite!

PS Dear Kristi, I'd like a sequel )
*Warning This review may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.

Review courtesy of The Tattered Page

As you Bookies well know, I am not much for Contemporaries but! have you read The Story (blurb) above? How could I resist? Not only that but I am trying to broaden my horizon that usually entails Paranormal Romance and I took the time to read the Sample of Magnolia and I was pleased.

A red-head Jemma Cafferty sticks true to the saying, with the fiery attitude to go along with it. Jemma is the second and youngest child who doesn't think she shines much -- in comparison to her athletically gifted older sister -- and isn't one much for breaking the rules. Jemma is a mostly likable character who does not entirely get on my nerves which is a plus but there were times when her unnecessary temper tantrums got on my nerves -- but I have a sneaking suspicion that may have been Kristi Cook's intention. On that note, I like that, although her mother as well as her mother's best friend basically mapped out her entire life, Jemma is not completely weak and docile. Holding the title for the best shot in Magnolia Branch county (including among men) and how she progressively comes into her independence throughout the novel are two more pluses.

Moving on, insert plot twist! Ryder Marsden. Honestly, I don't have much -- if anything -- against Ryder; simply put, he didn't do anything to piss me off. Anywho, Ryder is Magnolia Branch's golden boy, the all-star quarterback with his pick of colleges vying for him, the best grades in school, and family wealth. Not to mention is mouthwatering hot. Any girl would love to hang on his arm right? Wrong. Well at least wrong for Jemma.

"I exhale sharply. The answer is boxer briefs, heather-gray ones. And right now they're clinging to him wetly, leaving absolutely nothing to the imagination. He looks like a god. A six-foot-four, football-playing god, and I am staring at him with my mouth hanging open like some kind of pathetic freak" [page 144].

To make the story interesting, Jemma and Ryder absolutely loath each other. Living on the same property, having Sunday dinner together every week, spending vacations together and knowing your mothers are unabashedly and enthusiastically planning your marriage since the womb can have that affect. Besides when your has been forcing a match on you so the families can finally be tied by marriage, she must be wrong ... right?

"'Go. I hate you, Ryder Marsden!'
'Yeah, well . . . the feeling's mutual,' he throws back over one shoulder" [page 28].

Having said all of that, let us delve into my overall thoughts of Magnolia. I enjoyed the book. I even finished it in one day. The characters were likable, the leading guy was hot, the story takes place in the South (and for some reason, lately I have been drawn to Contemporary Romances set in the South) and there is character growth. Alas, my only complaint is that there were a lot of cliches used in the writing. Believe me, I am not dead set against cliches at all but ... in Magnolia they stood out, nagged at me. Ending on a good note, there were some humorous quotes, which is always an asset that I appreciate when I read. All in all, Magnolia is a quick, enjoyable piece worth it's reading time.

"... That boy's got a stick up his ass, if you ask me.'
'A very attractive one at that.'
'What, the stick or his ass?'" [page 83].

Happy Reading!
Ashley
www.TheTatteredPage.com
Magnolia by Kristi Cook is light and fluffy, and it’s a perfect “boy next door” book. I had so much fun reading it and couldn’t really put it down.

What I liked

Our main character, Jemma, is snarky and adorable. She’s proud to be Southern, loves her small town, but she’s smart enough to want bigger things for herself. I really liked her!
Ryder is the quintessential boy next door. He’s cute, he’s smart, he’s nice. But he’s not so nice that he doesn’t deliver some quick lashes with his tongue when the situation calls for it (I mean that both figuratively and literally, teehee).
I loved loved loved the animosity between Jemma and Ryder, despite their close families and their own history with each other. That they didn’t like each other very much most of the time was the best part about seeing them come together.
The relationship between the families was so cute and funny. The families have been besties since the Civil War, and have always hoped to connect their lineages with offspring, but it only now worked out timing-wise for this particular generation. The little pushes from both sets of parents were adorable, and the resistance from Jemma and Ryder was even more adorable.
The depiction of the storm they weathered together was incredibly accurate. I easily envisioned the aftermath and destruction of property through Cook’s words.
Magnolia is the kind of book you settle down with when you want your happily ever afters!

What I didn’t like

Uh…nothing. There was nothing I didn’t like!

Verdict

Magnolia by Kristi Cook is like pre-packaged happiness. Just crack the spine and the happiness and glitter magic of the romance smacks you right in the face. This gif most accurately represents how I felt while reading this book hug gif.