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3.23 AVERAGE
3.23 AVERAGE
I really, really, really enjoyed listening to this book. There's something about the character and dialogue that feels so real to me. It reminded me a little of Wonder, where children are making mistakes but they're fairly innocent ones. And I love the whole idea of wishing day and what it means. I have no idea what I could wish for myself... My only reason for giving the book a 4 out of 5 is because I'm not excited about the book being a series. I don't know how it's going to end but I really think it'd be entirely possible for it to end in one book.
A quite magical, coming of age book with a 7th grade protagonist going through puberty and the loss of her mother. The 7th grade romantic stuff felt out of place for something that might be read by a 4th or 5th grader, but I guess that's just my desire not to rush such stuff with kids.
I like the idea of this book, but man, was it difficult for me to finish. I just didn't connect to or care about any of the characters.
This book is all over the place. It has a feel of fantasy/fairy tale, as in takes place in a different world/time, yet kids have cell phones and talk about various products that are in the real world.
There's a missing mom, a love interest, and two Russian Aunts who aren't telling the sisters the whole story. Molly, the best friend, is one of the most annoying characters ever, and overall, I had a really hard time getting into this.
The middle-grade set this book is intended for may have a better time with it as they may not recognize the identity crisis this book clearly has, but I won't be continuing on with this series.
There's a missing mom, a love interest, and two Russian Aunts who aren't telling the sisters the whole story. Molly, the best friend, is one of the most annoying characters ever, and overall, I had a really hard time getting into this.
The middle-grade set this book is intended for may have a better time with it as they may not recognize the identity crisis this book clearly has, but I won't be continuing on with this series.
I'm left with feelings of utmost annoyance. The non-ending should have been 2/3 through book, then an actual conclusion to follow. The fantasy aspects of this book were so uneven, that to package this as fantasy or magic or magical realism.... just no. I might skim the sequel to see if answers are provided, MAYBE.
I have a lot of wold building issues with this one.
I need some time to think before I can write a review. Maybe I'll like it more at the end of the series? Very mixed feelings right now.
I received an ARC copy of this book through some giveaway that I entered ages ago. I was studying abroad in Scotland and this came while I was away and that is what has taken me so long to get to this review.
First of all, I was skeptical because I'm not usually into books about kids younger than 16 because I feel like authors tend to dumb down kids these ages, but let me say, Lauren Myracle did not do that. Natasha was a relatable heroine that will have readers of all ages rooting for her from the minute they start reading. The premise of this story is great, though I'd love to have learned more about the background of magic in this town that has to do with the wishing day and tree.
This story lost a star, because, while I enjoyed it, I felt like it just sort of Ended in a very unsatisfying way. I understand ending and leaving it open for the sequel to tie up loose ends, but I wasn't sure if my copy had left out the last chapter or something because the ending isn't a very good one and did not leave me wanting more in the same way as a cliffhanger ending does.
Otherwise, if you love stories about family and sisterhood and strong female characters as well coming of age, I definitely think this book is a book for you!
First of all, I was skeptical because I'm not usually into books about kids younger than 16 because I feel like authors tend to dumb down kids these ages, but let me say, Lauren Myracle did not do that. Natasha was a relatable heroine that will have readers of all ages rooting for her from the minute they start reading. The premise of this story is great, though I'd love to have learned more about the background of magic in this town that has to do with the wishing day and tree.
This story lost a star, because, while I enjoyed it, I felt like it just sort of Ended in a very unsatisfying way. I understand ending and leaving it open for the sequel to tie up loose ends, but I wasn't sure if my copy had left out the last chapter or something because the ending isn't a very good one and did not leave me wanting more in the same way as a cliffhanger ending does.
Otherwise, if you love stories about family and sisterhood and strong female characters as well coming of age, I definitely think this book is a book for you!
A nice enough book, but the ending didn't offer any true resolution and killed my interest in the story. I see now that this book is first in a series so maybe we'll get more in subsequent books, but I'm not convinced that I'm hooked enough to bother.