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emmah27's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ky_a's review against another edition
4.0
I read this years ago, and decided to re-read it the otherday and I honestly forgot how much I truly enjoyed this book. I'm not a big fan of romantic novels but this book always makes me smile when I read it. If you're in the mood for a nice romance novel definitely give this a read.
The story of Heather and her eveyday wishes are sure to put a smile on your face.
The story of Heather and her eveyday wishes are sure to put a smile on your face.
leighkelly's review against another edition
5.0
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow, very cool. I enjoyed every minute of it and it got to the point where, if i wasn't reading my book, i hated everyone till i had it between my hands.
An easy read, humourous in a lot of places, loved Gabriel. He was straight up adorable and i didn't like James at all >.> Mainly because he was the usurper and 'gorgous', really. Flaws are great, and i was very happy that he didn't have any until the point of irritation.
But after reading it i can't decide whether the Lucky Heather was magical, or whether it was just a long string of coincidences. A conclusion i got to, i might add, before she did in the book. Regardless, i loved it.
THank you Stacey and Martha!!!
An easy read, humourous in a lot of places, loved Gabriel. He was straight up adorable and i didn't like James at all >.> Mainly because he was the usurper and 'gorgous', really. Flaws are great, and i was very happy that he didn't have any until the point of irritation.
But after reading it i can't decide whether the Lucky Heather was magical, or whether it was just a long string of coincidences. A conclusion i got to, i might add, before she did in the book. Regardless, i loved it.
THank you Stacey and Martha!!!
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 STARS
"Heather Hamilton is always wishing for things. Not just big stuff like world peace or a date with Brad Pitt, but little, everyday wishes, made without thinking. One day she buys some heather from a gypsy and suddenly her bad hair days stop, and a handsome American answers her ad for a housemate, and she starts seeing James." (From Amazon)
A fun contemporary rom-com. I really enjoy Potter's writing and humour.
"Heather Hamilton is always wishing for things. Not just big stuff like world peace or a date with Brad Pitt, but little, everyday wishes, made without thinking. One day she buys some heather from a gypsy and suddenly her bad hair days stop, and a handsome American answers her ad for a housemate, and she starts seeing James." (From Amazon)
A fun contemporary rom-com. I really enjoy Potter's writing and humour.
somarostam's review against another edition
3.0
I have read only one book of Alexandra Potter's and although it is not a favorite of mine, I still enjoyed the quiet insecurity of the main character and the flow of the story.This book fell short for me in a couple of ways but it was amazing in others.
Heather is definitely not the luckiest girl in the world, but she loves to make lists of wishes, even if none of them come true. But when one day, a gypsy woman gives her some lucky heather, suddenly, everything she wanted and wished for starts coming true. But what a girl wants is not always what a girl needs. Will Heather find love midst her wishes?
I loved the idea of the lucky heather and the wishes coming true. It was like a fairy tale and Heather's wishes are believable, but not realistic. I would have the same wishes if i knew they would come true! Anyways, Heather's character is one that I loved. Her clumsiness, quick wit, and sarcasm were relate-able. The romance was a huge part of the book and i liked it, but I didn't really BELIEVE that Heather and the guy were really in love. Maybe it happened too fast.
Something else that bothered me in this book was that I didn't really connect with some of Heather's decisions. But I don't blame this on the author, it was just that Heather has passes her twenties and i am still in my teen years, so it was maybe some age thing. I loved passing the time reading this book and it won't be my last Alexandra Potter book, definitely try this out. Romance fans will love it!
Heather is definitely not the luckiest girl in the world, but she loves to make lists of wishes, even if none of them come true. But when one day, a gypsy woman gives her some lucky heather, suddenly, everything she wanted and wished for starts coming true. But what a girl wants is not always what a girl needs. Will Heather find love midst her wishes?
I loved the idea of the lucky heather and the wishes coming true. It was like a fairy tale and Heather's wishes are believable, but not realistic. I would have the same wishes if i knew they would come true! Anyways, Heather's character is one that I loved. Her clumsiness, quick wit, and sarcasm were relate-able. The romance was a huge part of the book and i liked it, but I didn't really BELIEVE that Heather and the guy were really in love. Maybe it happened too fast.
Something else that bothered me in this book was that I didn't really connect with some of Heather's decisions. But I don't blame this on the author, it was just that Heather has passes her twenties and i am still in my teen years, so it was maybe some age thing. I loved passing the time reading this book and it won't be my last Alexandra Potter book, definitely try this out. Romance fans will love it!
vlmollylv's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tinnie's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book by Alexandra Potter that I've read and I quite liked it. However even though I enjoyed reading it, once I put it down it was hard for me to get back to it because the story was not super exciting. I like when the end of a chapter makes me super excited for the next one and I can't stop reading the book. Unfortunately it wasn't the case here. At least not until the last few chapters. Which is real shame because if the whole book was like the last couple of chapters then I would completely love it :)
The epilogue was a bit cheesy, but I don't mind cheesiness so I enjoyed it.
The epilogue was a bit cheesy, but I don't mind cheesiness so I enjoyed it.
cinephilegirl_'s review against another edition
4.0
3,75 porque soy quisquillosa. Las tramas lentas me cansan y tardo meses en terminarlos pero me.alegro que no lo largué. Creo que Heather me caía mal porque se parece en muchas cosas a mi y era como medio complicado de leer y nada al final me encantó. Esperaba más magia lo admito más locura con la parte mágica y eso me jugo en contra pero cua do te das cuenta por dónde pasa es una historia muy linda con unos personajes muy lindos. Aguante Gabe
aotora's review against another edition
2.0
i expected so much from this one but I really didn't like it.
The romance was predictable and I knew right away who she ends up with in the end. And the whole gimmick with the lucky heather granting her wishes felt really underused. I don't know ... I expected more from this book and I was disappointed when I finally finished it.
The romance was predictable and I knew right away who she ends up with in the end. And the whole gimmick with the lucky heather granting her wishes felt really underused. I don't know ... I expected more from this book and I was disappointed when I finally finished it.
kaixxx's review against another edition
4.0
I love Alexandra Potter's books and this is no exception. An enjoyable fun read that makes you think about whether we really know what we want.