A review by thebookkeepers
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This was such a cozy and sweet read! I adored the banter between Hugo & Lucy and their character arcs were fun to see developed. I enjoyed the riddles and how this story has other stories nuzzled within. I’d die to read some of the Clock Island books referenced. My critique for this one was that I found it predictable with all the outcomes and twists & missed some of the side character interactions near the end of the contest. All in all, this was a sweet read with great adoption representation and a whimsical setting! I’d read more of this author in the future. 


LGBTQ+ rep: this book has a gay male side character, but we don't see his romantic relationships on the page
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