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loribulb's review
2.0
This was essentially a less engaging version of Practical Magic. Including a scene where a phone tree is activated to gather the women of the town to work together. I wanted much more from this story than it was able to give... the male lead was a female fantasy with no depth or reality. And the situation where he was "sacrificed" by the female lead felt so convoluted you knew that it was just drama to try to force a conflict for the story to move forward.
The whisper of a missing mother was never conclusively resolved. The sisters' relationship was pretty well written, but the conflict with an almost-ex husband of one was so strange- one huge blow-up where he was threatening and scary, but nothing after that. I think we're supposed to think it was one of the spells that made him go away.
Oh yes... it was never explained why sometimes spells worked great and other times, not at all. It seemed to be a big piece of the plotline and essentially we were told "oh well, that's just how it works." Nah... not in a escapist novel. We need a bit more resolution!
The whisper of a missing mother was never conclusively resolved. The sisters' relationship was pretty well written, but the conflict with an almost-ex husband of one was so strange- one huge blow-up where he was threatening and scary, but nothing after that. I think we're supposed to think it was one of the spells that made him go away.
Oh yes... it was never explained why sometimes spells worked great and other times, not at all. It seemed to be a big piece of the plotline and essentially we were told "oh well, that's just how it works." Nah... not in a escapist novel. We need a bit more resolution!
danicamidlil's review
This is the book I would have written, if I wrote books. This is why I restrain myself.
readbooks_fightpatriarchy's review
4.0
A little slow in a few places, but I really enjoyed reading a book outside of the style I normally read. Plus, being local it was neat to imagine events happening in an actual town I am familiar with.
jasmyn9's review
5.0
This was an amazing book! The magic was perfect, the sisters were perfect, Tarrytown was perfect. In a world where magic just may be possible - people still shun it and the Van Ripper sister responsible for guarding it. The Stitchery has been a place of magic for generations, knitting solutions for the residents of Tarrytown for generations. But when a death in the family brings the Van Ripper sisters back home for the first time in years, things take an interesting turn.
The Wishing Thread has so much happening that each page flew past. The Van Ripper sisters have a relationship that is anything but good, but we get to watch as they come to terms with their past and make new lives for themselves. We get to watch a town struggle for survival against the inevitable push of progess. There is romance and heartbreak - betrayal and forgiveness - and a couple of cute kids that end up being the glue holding much of it together.
For lovers of contemporary family dramas - this will offer so much more than you are used to and I'm sure you will love every minute of it.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
- See more at: http://hotofftheshelves.blogspot.com/2014/05/review-wishing-thread-by-lisa-van-allen.html#sthash.QaOYXMSP.dpuf
The Wishing Thread has so much happening that each page flew past. The Van Ripper sisters have a relationship that is anything but good, but we get to watch as they come to terms with their past and make new lives for themselves. We get to watch a town struggle for survival against the inevitable push of progess. There is romance and heartbreak - betrayal and forgiveness - and a couple of cute kids that end up being the glue holding much of it together.
For lovers of contemporary family dramas - this will offer so much more than you are used to and I'm sure you will love every minute of it.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
- See more at: http://hotofftheshelves.blogspot.com/2014/05/review-wishing-thread-by-lisa-van-allen.html#sthash.QaOYXMSP.dpuf
gnomeskillet's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
biblioghost's review against another edition
4.0
Reminded me very much of Practical Magic. I loved the cozy Fall in Sleepy Hollow, NY setting and the everyday magic.
eclectictales's review against another edition
3.0
I was immediately intrigued by The Wishing Thread as the pitch mentioned that fans of Sarah Addison Allen's books will enjoy this one. It certainly has certain elements that are similar to Ms. Allen's novels--magical elements, small town setting, character drama.
However, I found myself more invested in certain storylines over others. While I didn't mind Aubrey playing a prominent role in the novel (I identified with her character the most), I wish Bitty and Meggie's stories played equal weight as well. I did not connect with them as well as I had with Aubrey's story. The magical element also did not factor in the story as prominently or seemed as "magical" as it initially sounded.
Nonetheless fans of Sarah Addison Allen may enjoy this novel as well as readers who enjoy small-town settings, novels with elements of magical realism and knitters (I don’t knit but it was interesting to read a bit about it).
My complete review of the title was originally posted at eclectictales.com: http://www.eclectictales.com/blog/2013/08/26/review-the-wishing-thread/
However, I found myself more invested in certain storylines over others. While I didn't mind Aubrey playing a prominent role in the novel (I identified with her character the most), I wish Bitty and Meggie's stories played equal weight as well. I did not connect with them as well as I had with Aubrey's story. The magical element also did not factor in the story as prominently or seemed as "magical" as it initially sounded.
Nonetheless fans of Sarah Addison Allen may enjoy this novel as well as readers who enjoy small-town settings, novels with elements of magical realism and knitters (I don’t knit but it was interesting to read a bit about it).
My complete review of the title was originally posted at eclectictales.com: http://www.eclectictales.com/blog/2013/08/26/review-the-wishing-thread/
miss_leigh's review
3.0
My favorite Author is Sarah Addison Allen, and this book popped up as a similar Author. This book was ok, had it not been compared to Allen's books I might have liked it more.