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taralecleree's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Overall I enjoyed the story, lighthearted and easy to get into. Some parts were a bit too cheesy for my liking (Barbie and mark) but all the couples were likeable.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
teacherlovesbeauty's review against another edition
4.0
For some reason, I can't stop reading this series. I love the characters. They really are "feel good" books!
whatzudoin's review against another edition
5.0
This book was recommended to me by my grandmother with a list of other books and I was hesitant as to whether or not I'd like it. I was hooked from the beginning of this book. I was able to complete this book in two days. If you're looking for a quick read this book is perfect! It follows the lives of these ladies who made a list of twenty wishes on Valentines Day that they wanted to complete in their lifetime. It had things as simple as a pair of cowboy boots to more difficult things such as finding out who one'e father is. The book had me smiling in some parts and my heartbreaking in other chapters. I connected with these characters and definitely want to read more of the books. This book is worth reading and I'm adding the author to my list of favorites.
gabmc's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really lovely book which introduced a new set of characters to Blossom Street. Anne Marie Roche owns Blossom Street Books and is a widow. She has made friends with three other widows, and they are meeting up on Valentine's Day to have their own celebration. There is Lillie Higgins and her daughter Barbie, who both lost their husbands in a plane crash. Elise Beaumont is the fourth member of the group after she lost her husband Maverick. The women decide that maybe a way to cheer themselves up would be to write a list of Twenty Wishes. These lists bring more into any of their lives than they could have hoped.
storybookcorner's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
5.0
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
A nice light read set in Seattle, Twenty Wishes (Blossom Street #5) by Debbie Macomber has some great takeaways. I have not read all the books in the series so looking forward to reading more, as playing catch up with the Cedar Cove series, as well.
A group of widowed women come together on Valentine's Day, to create a list of items (similar to a bucket list). Each woman has a story and needs to be fulfilled. As each of them begin their list, they think unrealistic; however, as time goes on the items on the list became closer to their wishes, but not necessarily in the way they expected. The audiobook was nice read by Tanya Eby Sirois.
A group of widowed women come together on Valentine's Day, to create a list of items (similar to a bucket list). Each woman has a story and needs to be fulfilled. As each of them begin their list, they think unrealistic; however, as time goes on the items on the list became closer to their wishes, but not necessarily in the way they expected. The audiobook was nice read by Tanya Eby Sirois.
feglet98's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely feel good book that embraces the good things in life.
khulmes's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
tobyyy's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
I love Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street books. I think this is the second one I've read (maybe the first one I've finished? but not due to disliking her writing) - I vaguely remember Anne Marie and Ellen and the gang on Blossom Street from another book, but I can't remember which one.
Anyway, this was a pretty awesome book to finish on January first. :) The entire premise is around Anne Marie's friend group making a list of twenty wishes - things that don't have to come true, things that don't need to occur - and working towards them for happier, more fulfilling lives. It really is inspiring, because now I want to make my own list of twenty wishes! :) It was pretty cool to see how the women's wishes all began to come true.
Would've been a 5/5 except I got a little frustrated because the storyline focused on Anne Marie - which is as it should be! - but then the two we heard the most about from Anne Marie's group were Barbie and Lillie. It felt like Elise was kind of left out in the middle of nowhere, but I would've loved to hear more about her wishes and how she was making them come true, too.
Definitely recommend, and I also definitely want to read more of the Blossom Street books. :) They're really calming and relaxing reads as compared to some of my other books that I'm working on. Macomber's style is just soothing to read. :)
I love Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street books. I think this is the second one I've read (maybe the first one I've finished? but not due to disliking her writing) - I vaguely remember Anne Marie and Ellen and the gang on Blossom Street from another book, but I can't remember which one.
Anyway, this was a pretty awesome book to finish on January first. :) The entire premise is around Anne Marie's friend group making a list of twenty wishes - things that don't have to come true, things that don't need to occur - and working towards them for happier, more fulfilling lives. It really is inspiring, because now I want to make my own list of twenty wishes! :) It was pretty cool to see how the women's wishes all began to come true.
Would've been a 5/5 except I got a little frustrated because the storyline focused on Anne Marie - which is as it should be! - but then the two we heard the most about from Anne Marie's group were Barbie and Lillie. It felt like Elise was kind of left out in the middle of nowhere, but I would've loved to hear more about her wishes and how she was making them come true, too.
Definitely recommend, and I also definitely want to read more of the Blossom Street books. :) They're really calming and relaxing reads as compared to some of my other books that I'm working on. Macomber's style is just soothing to read. :)