Reviews

When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao

violet_primroses's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

thatonebookdragon's review

2.0

I can honestly say I know why it’s not one of my favorites by Gloria Chao. I really don’t like miscommunication tropes. If that’s a trope you like, I highly recommend it.
The characters were adorable and likable. Watching Kai and Liya develop into their own people is so nice and their struggles are so heartbreaking. It also does well with dealing with grief and moving forward.

cone0198's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

alisaalis's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review

2.0

2.5/5

I found the book, in the end to be alright. Nothing really stood out to me and the romance was alright.

fountain_ken's review

3.0

A fine book. The miscommunication at the beginning was a big stretch, imo, an odd conflict to have, although, yes, embarrassing moments are haunting. Some of the characterization confused me... the confession, especially. (Also, why wasn't it in Charades if she couldn't speak.) Also, also, the Amazing Race??? It's a reality show, I guess! I couldn't get yoo much of a grasp on the parent characters, but I guess first POV limits that. Did I tear up, though, at the end? Yes.

marieintheraw's review

4.0

GLORIA CHOA IS THE QUEEN OF FEEL GOOD BOOKS THAT MAKE YOU GOOEY AND THINK AND THAT'S JUST FACTS ON FACTS

I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.

arwery's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jacquibear's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

st_ve's review

lighthearted 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

3.0