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A review by mackenzierm
One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
For as long as Maya can remember, all of her wishes have come true. But they always backfire. This is why Maya is done wishing, until her wedding day when she desperately wants the truth. This leads to her life imploding and a split-second decision to flee to Vermont to be with her best friend, Ellie. Liam is a Michelin star chef, but has moved to a small town in Vermont to be his best single dad self. He can’t stop thinking about two years ago, when he had met Maya. So when Maya shows up in Sugar Valley, Liam wonders if he will get a second chance with the woman who’s been haunting his dreams.
ONE MORE WISH is the second book in the Sugar Valley series (?) and while I do think it could be read as a standalone, I do think it is way more impactful if read after book one, A Little Magic. It heavily features the characters from book one, Theo and Ellie, which I absolutely loved seeing more of and seeing how their relationship progressed. It was like the sweetest of epilogues and really warmed my heart.
I absolutely love Lanza’s writing style; it’s beautiful, heartfelt, and so incredibly immersive. ONE MORE WISH is told in alternating dual POV, Liam’s and Maya’s. Both of these main characters have such distinctive voice, personality, and are so real and relatable. I really loved them as a whole, together and apart. The growth they experience over the course of the story is really well done. The relationship they share is beautiful, swoon-worthy, and filled with love and laughter. The romance is well written, and features a few spicy scenes. Liam is definitely up there on the book boyfriend scale. Pro tip: have snacks nearby because the meals Liam prepares sound divine *chef’s kiss*.
I really loved the magical realism aspect within this story. It was the absolute perfect touch.
As with every other book Lanza has written, chronic illness is featured in this story. In this case, the reader is exposed to type 1 diabetes and lupus. Lanza writes about chronic illness with such care, exposing the reader to a small piece of someone with chronic illness’ reality. Based on this story, and all her other works to date, it made me reflect on how all the little things in life can be taken for granted by those who don’t experience chronic illness. An important moment for self-reflection.
I would like to thank the author, Lindsey Lanza, for providing an advanced digital copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own.
ONE MORE WISH is the second book in the Sugar Valley series (?) and while I do think it could be read as a standalone, I do think it is way more impactful if read after book one, A Little Magic. It heavily features the characters from book one, Theo and Ellie, which I absolutely loved seeing more of and seeing how their relationship progressed. It was like the sweetest of epilogues and really warmed my heart.
I absolutely love Lanza’s writing style; it’s beautiful, heartfelt, and so incredibly immersive. ONE MORE WISH is told in alternating dual POV, Liam’s and Maya’s. Both of these main characters have such distinctive voice, personality, and are so real and relatable. I really loved them as a whole, together and apart. The growth they experience over the course of the story is really well done. The relationship they share is beautiful, swoon-worthy, and filled with love and laughter. The romance is well written, and features a few spicy scenes. Liam is definitely up there on the book boyfriend scale. Pro tip: have snacks nearby because the meals Liam prepares sound divine *chef’s kiss*.
I really loved the magical realism aspect within this story. It was the absolute perfect touch.
As with every other book Lanza has written, chronic illness is featured in this story. In this case, the reader is exposed to type 1 diabetes and lupus. Lanza writes about chronic illness with such care, exposing the reader to a small piece of someone with chronic illness’ reality. Based on this story, and all her other works to date, it made me reflect on how all the little things in life can be taken for granted by those who don’t experience chronic illness. An important moment for self-reflection.
I would like to thank the author, Lindsey Lanza, for providing an advanced digital copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own.