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3.23 AVERAGE
3.23 AVERAGE
You won't find this book in the Adult section, but that doesn't mean that it's not a great read for grown-ups.
A coming of age story with a sprinkling of magic, Wishing Day revolves around three sisters whose mother has mysteriously died (or did she just leave?) Just like in real life, the relationships between the sisters and their friends ebbs and flows. And just like in real life, family proves to be the best wish of all.
A coming of age story with a sprinkling of magic, Wishing Day revolves around three sisters whose mother has mysteriously died (or did she just leave?) Just like in real life, the relationships between the sisters and their friends ebbs and flows. And just like in real life, family proves to be the best wish of all.
I am a lover or stories. Even ones that aren't quite fulfilling. While I agree the ending of this book kind of just dropped away, I can't help but wonder if the ending was a reflection on Natasha and how she hardly ever finished the stories she wrote. Either way, although I was slightly disappointed in not being able to solve the mystery of the book it did leave me wanting to read the sequal to see how the story wraps up. (Hopefully it does...)
Picked up as a gift for one of my nieces. Had some interesting magical elements but spent a little too long getting to the point and then the ending was pretty unresolved just to tease the next books.
Entertaining, if a little more mysterious/magical than I was expecting (okay yes the plot is that every girl in this town makes three wishes when they turn thirteen and the wishes come true; I probably should have expected the magic). First book in a trilogy so it felt like there were a lot of loose ends left—I'd like to read the next one when it comes out.
and i could give it even a 2, or if i had the next book then maybe a 4? cause this really finishes in mid sentence or so it seems, i am really not sure if it did finish or not, cause i am not sure if this was fantasy book or not!!
so while i liked the writing and the people, not sure if i know what the story is! something about depression or something about magic? real or fantasy or if it wanted the reader to get involved that i also couldn't figure out!!! :)
so a bit confusing and really aggravating ending but very nicely told!
so while i liked the writing and the people, not sure if i know what the story is! something about depression or something about magic? real or fantasy or if it wanted the reader to get involved that i also couldn't figure out!!! :)
so a bit confusing and really aggravating ending but very nicely told!
A long-shared tradition of making 3 wishes after turning 13 has been a part of the Blok family since the great-great-great-great....grandmother started it many moons ago. Teenage girls secret off to the mystical willow tree and wish for an impossible, one they can make come true and their deepest, heart-felt desire. When Natasha, the eldest of the 3 Blok girls makes hers, it starts the story of a dysfunctional family centered around "Wishing Day's". The girls are living with their heart-broken father and the 2 sisters of their mother who disappeared 8 years ago. It's a loving core, albeit damaged by the unknown. Fluttering on the outskirts is the "bird lady" who seems to know all that needs to be done and why anything happens. It's a quirky read with a hidden intent. Secrets notes, missed signals, and long kept letters. I am anxious to read the next book when the 2nd eldest, Darya, will make her wishes, as I know there will be more reveals with each daughter's magical birthday.
Ugh...what a waste of my time. I should have known from the minute that a young girl gets three wishes and she wishes for 1) her mother to come back 2) to be kissed and 3) to be someone's favorite that I was in for a disappointment. It was just trying too hard to be interesting, magical, realistic, dramatic...I don't even know. Natasha was whining and unwilling to do anything; she just wanted everything handed to her and I couldn't stand it.
Additionally, the plot made no sense. Where did the wishing tree come from? What's the deal with her mother? And the bird lady? And her sisters are brats too, might I add. Nothing is resolved, either. You end with more questions than when you began and smaller interest to continue into the next book -- which I will not be doing.
I kept hoping it would get magical, heart-warming or a little redeeming but apparently that was too much to ask from this book. Not my cup of tea -- I wouldn't even recommend it to my students or young readers.
Conclusion: No
Additionally, the plot made no sense. Where did the wishing tree come from? What's the deal with her mother? And the bird lady? And her sisters are brats too, might I add. Nothing is resolved, either. You end with more questions than when you began and smaller interest to continue into the next book -- which I will not be doing.
I kept hoping it would get magical, heart-warming or a little redeeming but apparently that was too much to ask from this book. Not my cup of tea -- I wouldn't even recommend it to my students or young readers.
Conclusion: No