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libby_l96 's review for:
The Wishing Game
by Meg Shaffer
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Oh this was just too sweet!
I found the clock island themes a little corny at first, but once I got into it, the storybook element brought an added richness.
The cosy imagery made me want to snuggle up under a blanket with some cocoa (and it's 30 degrees c and humid right now!).
Until the last 40 pages, i didn't really feel my heartstrings tugged too hard, but the way the game is rounded off with Christopher facing his fear really got me in the feels. A bit of a far-fetched fairytale ending, but with enough ups and downs along the way to make it work.
I found the clock island themes a little corny at first, but once I got into it, the storybook element brought an added richness.
The cosy imagery made me want to snuggle up under a blanket with some cocoa (and it's 30 degrees c and humid right now!).
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Terminal illness
TW/ Narcissistic parent