Evaluate Magnolia Parks as a new adult romance. How does the structure of the novel both reflect and challenge the typical conventions of this genre? Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

Discuss the role of celebrity and its impact on the characters and action of the novel. What relationship do the characters have with their own celebrity status, and how do they manipulate this dynamic to their advantage?

Analyze the novel’s reliance on using designer brands to describe Magnolia’s assessments of other characters. How does this habit reveal key aspects of Magnolia’s personality and unspoken standards?