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To, czego pragniesz by Katherine Center

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booknerdxo88's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.5

This is my first Katherine Center book, and it definitely won't be my last. This novel has a lot of heart and was an enjoyable, cozy read that made my heart happy.

There were quite a few times where I was giggling like a young school girl. Especially when Duncan was high on pain killers, and Sam was dancing around like an imbecile. With that said, it took quite a while for Duncan to grow on me. He was way too serious and some of his comments about teachers irked me. Of course that all changed, and my heart broke for this man. I also loved the representation in this book. The FMC has epilepsy and the MMC has scars from a tragic event.

What You Wish For is a book about working through your past traumas, forgiveness, and grief. I love how Katherine touched on some heavier and (unfortunately) relevant topics, but it wasn't an overwhelmingly sad book. There is joy and happiness along side those heavy emotions. I will say at times this book hit a little too close to home since I'm an educator. One of my biggest fears is experiencing what Duncan experienced while at work. So, be sure to check out the TW/CW below.

PS: I loved that this book was set in Galveston, TX. I live roughly 45 minutes away and enjoy going to Galveston.

TW/CW(SPOILERS): School Shooting, Gun Violence, Death, Grief, and Panic Attacks

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4.0

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briannad4's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing slow-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

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adventuresinchaos's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

A romcom with a deeper meaning of love, growth and inspiration. Great for the back to school season. I found it pulled me in from the first page and kept me turning easily throughout. Ended leaving me feeling mushy and in love.

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4.0

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vivid_reads's review against another edition

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2.5

This book really needed to be longer and show more detail for any of the character behaviour and development to be even mildly believable. The whiplash we get from the hero being extremely strict to him confessing his crush under medication to him suddenly taking part in goofy challenges is astonishing. I loved Things You Save in a Fire, but this didn't come anywhere close for me.

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mysterymom40's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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angela0419's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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amorales107's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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caribbeangirlreading's review against another edition

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TW: This is a book about a school principal OBSESSED with school security.

I know that Katherine Center could not have foreseen the school tragedy in Uvalde, but she wrote this book after the shooting in Santa Fe High School in 2018. Did I mention that Santa Fe High School is in Galveston County? Yeah, NOPE. This feels irresponsible. I never DNF book club books, but I refuse to read this triggering book.

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