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pagesand_polish's review against another edition
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings and Medical trauma
greatestheights's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Medical content, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Chronic illness
readingwithmuggy's review against another edition
3.5
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center was one of the top books I read last year and so I was excited to read another book from her backlog!
There were so many things I loved about this book, the grumpy sunshine trope, the main character being a librarian, & the real conversations around trauma/PTSD, gun violence, and mental health. But, there were also parts where I got lost a little in how unbelievable and random the plot line is & I found myself able to put together the pieces so much quicker than the main character.
Overall, I will continue to read more of her books but I would def recommend The Bodyguard over this one!
There were so many things I loved about this book, the grumpy sunshine trope, the main character being a librarian, & the real conversations around trauma/PTSD, gun violence, and mental health. But, there were also parts where I got lost a little in how unbelievable and random the plot line is & I found myself able to put together the pieces so much quicker than the main character.
Overall, I will continue to read more of her books but I would def recommend The Bodyguard over this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, and Medical trauma
readwithria's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What You Wish For is a book about growth, grief, and bravery. It takes itself as seriously as it needs to, but leaves room for levity and joy throughout.
I have yet to be disappointed by a Katherine Center book! This is my third book by her, and they’ve been consistently excellent. I think now that I have a grasp on how her balance of romance to non-romance, I have a decent idea of what to expect from her books. This book was exactly what I wanted it to be! It was funny, but sincere. It dealt with real-world issues in a way that felt approachable and authentic to the characters. Did I guess all of Duncan’s secrets? Yes. But this isn’t a mystery novel, so I have no problem with that.
I will say that I started with the audiobook, but enjoyed it a lot more once I switched to the physical book. I’m not sure if it was just me getting used to the voice of Sam, or that I didn’t vibe with the narrator, but I preferred the physical book.
The characters were great, the story was interesting, and the pacing kept me reading. 4 stars.
I have yet to be disappointed by a Katherine Center book! This is my third book by her, and they’ve been consistently excellent. I think now that I have a grasp on how her balance of romance to non-romance, I have a decent idea of what to expect from her books. This book was exactly what I wanted it to be! It was funny, but sincere. It dealt with real-world issues in a way that felt approachable and authentic to the characters. Did I guess all of Duncan’s secrets? Yes. But this isn’t a mystery novel, so I have no problem with that.
I will say that I started with the audiobook, but enjoyed it a lot more once I switched to the physical book. I’m not sure if it was just me getting used to the voice of Sam, or that I didn’t vibe with the narrator, but I preferred the physical book.
The characters were great, the story was interesting, and the pacing kept me reading. 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, Cursing, and Gun violence
katebrownreads's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, and Mental illness
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