If you’ve seen the name Magnolia all over your For You page on BookTok, you might be intrigued by this series and its hype.

A so-called “toxic love story” without much spice, the Magnolia Parks series is the tale of a mutually destructive love that is as damaging to the characters as it is addictive to read about. Yet, glimpses of growth and healing continue to prompt the readers into hoping for a happy ending.