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takarakei's review
emotional
medium-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
4.0
- Second chance romance
- dual POV
- women entrepreneur
- he teaches her confidence *insert heart eye emoji*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Death of parent and Ableism
yourbookishbff's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0
A perfect novella. I cried with alternating anger and frustration and hope the entire second half. Milan manages to accomplish significant character development and growth for both main characters in this second-chance romance, and shows us how two people heal themselves and reconcile after deeply wounding each other. I so appreciated Daisy's commitment to herself and her dream, and Milan's commitment to making her happily ever after more than an accepted marriage proposal. Daisy and Crash deserve every good thing, and I'm so grateful Milan took the time to give us this story.
Also! Our male main character is openly bi and the conflict isn't remotely related to his sexuality. Five stars hardly feels like enough.
Note: this should be read after the first book in the Worth Saga (Once Upon a Marquess).
Also! Our male main character is openly bi and the conflict isn't remotely related to his sexuality. Five stars hardly feels like enough.
Note: this should be read after the first book in the Worth Saga (Once Upon a Marquess).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Classism, and Racism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Sexual content, and Medical content
Minor: Pregnancy and Death of parent
jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Her Every Wish is a novella about Daisy (book 1 FMC's bff) who is determined to make something or herself and support her mother and Crash, the neighborhood babd boy who is a lot more good and sensitive than his facade. Once hurtling through falling in love together, at a moment that should have been joyful for them both, they instead hurt each other deeply. They get their second chance when Daisy enters a neighborhood business plan competition and Crash decides to help.
The misogyny Daisy braves and the racism Crash faces are brutal but together they lift each other up.
The misogyny Daisy braves and the racism Crash faces are brutal but together they lift each other up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Racism
relin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Sexism, Sexual content, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Ableism
wardenred's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
All these years, you’ve believed that society has given up on you. And all these years, you’ve refused to give up on yourself.
Much as I sometimes enjoy reading about high society scandals and intrigue, my favorite type of historical romance books are the ones focusing on working class people. And given that Courtney Milan is one of my favorite romance authors, it's no wonder that I really enjoyed this novella.
So often, the conflict in second chance romance stories is focused on dramatic misunderstandings and outside factors. Here, Daisy and Crash share the responsibility for their relationship not working out the first time around. They both made serious mistakes, and then they both had to confront their biases, learn to listen to each other, and figure out what they did wrong. I loved following them on their journey.
I also enjoyed how hard the author leaned into the description of the social injustice issues and the impact they have on individuals. Although perhaps 'enjoyed' isn't quite the right word; the first chapter was in fact painful to read, because of how vividly written it was—the himuliation Daisy felt because of the way everyone reacted to her entering that context with her business proposal, just because she's a woman. There were many moments in this novella that really hurt, in the way injustice always hurts. But there were many heartwarming moments, too—between the leads and the wonderful characters that surrounded them, Crash's aunt and Daisy's best friend probably being my favorites. And the ending was wonderful, not just because the couple got their HEA, but because it really drove home how by standing your ground and persevering when the world tells you to shut up you can make things better for more than just yourself.
The one thing, though, that messed with my enjoyment a little was the constant repetition of the velociped metaphor. I get it! You need to go faster to avoid falling! I know how to ride a bike! I understood what the metaphor stands for when Crash first introduced it, there was no need to hammer it home multiple times a chapter for the rest of the book! Seriously, I think I don't want to ever see or hear the word "velociped" again after this. :D
Still, minor complaints like that aside, this was a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Racism
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