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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
medium-paced
If you're looking for a non Christmas version of It's a Wonderful life, then this is the story for you. I've always seen posts/memes asking if you could change something about your past, would you, and sometimes I think yea, I wish I could, but then come to the realization that it could change my future, and not necessarily for the better. But I always live out that fantasy in a book like this. And the fact that it's a Middle Grade mixed with just a bit of Fantasy (which is great for those of us that normally don't enjoy the genre). One of my favorite parts was the snippets of the past in West Africa. The story is so sweet and funny and such a palate cleanser. This was such an enjoyable read
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
This is a fun middle grade book, perfect for a kid that wants to try reading romance. The characters are fun and there is some nice magical elements. It moves quickly enough to keep your attention.
My only complaint is the male love interest Deve pisses me off. He decides to just like ghost his best friend cause she doesn't realize he likes her? Then proceeded to get mad at her for it? Like sir you could have expressed your feelings instead of expecting her to read your mind, then getting mad when she can't.
My only complaint is the male love interest Deve pisses me off. He decides to just like ghost his best friend cause she doesn't realize he likes her? Then proceeded to get mad at her for it? Like sir you could have expressed your feelings instead of expecting her to read your mind, then getting mad when she can't.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Birdie is determined to find a boyfriend in 8th grade. She just doesn't expect her best friend, Deve, to be so against her plan, and soon they are fighting for the first time ever. Anansi, a West African god appears and allows Birdie to make up to 3 wishes to fix everything...but wishes can be tricky to get right.
This is a really cute coming of age story with just the right amount of fantasy and romance. The storyline was really well done and the author did a great job portraying that awkward, hopeful 8th grade phase that so many of us go through. I appreciated that the wishes Birdie made impacted the relationships that she had with her family and other friends, as well as her relationship with Deve. Birdie and Deve's friendship was super cute and I loved that there was a happy ending. I listened to the audio which was fantastic.
Thank you to Simon Audio for the gifted copy.
This is a really cute coming of age story with just the right amount of fantasy and romance. The storyline was really well done and the author did a great job portraying that awkward, hopeful 8th grade phase that so many of us go through. I appreciated that the wishes Birdie made impacted the relationships that she had with her family and other friends, as well as her relationship with Deve. Birdie and Deve's friendship was super cute and I loved that there was a happy ending. I listened to the audio which was fantastic.
Thank you to Simon Audio for the gifted copy.
I adore this book. This author's writing style is just so fun and perfect for this Middle Grade experience. I instantly connect with so many of the characters even though it's been so long since I was a MG myself. The drama, the hopes, the dreams, the banter, all just spot on and so easy and delightful to read. I was completely captivated by this story and all the twist. I was smiling the entire time and love love love Birdie (and Deve of course) and all the magic interwoven in this story.
note: I listened to the audiobook and it was fabulous!
Thanks to the publisher for a free audiobook copy; my thoughts and review are my own.
note: I listened to the audiobook and it was fabulous!
Thanks to the publisher for a free audiobook copy; my thoughts and review are my own.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
This book was absolutely amazing. It kept me hooked all throughout it, and I don't even think I can describe how amazing it was.