snookums311 's review for:

Wish by Sara Flanagan

3.75

dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Wow. That was dark. I wouldn't say it was dark romance, because the romance plot itself wasn't really dark at all and it really wasn't all that prominent. It was the plot surrounding the romance. Read the trigger warnings on this one, folks. 

That said, it is an interesting story. It's a play on the djinn myth with some fae thrown in for good measure. It's fairly fast paced and engaging, with a decent amount of world building. The ending did have a bit a dragged-out feel to it though. A lot of "I have to tell you things" then not telling them the things. There is also something I consider to be a glaring plot hole, but it could be setup for later on the in the series.

This one is a solid "not bad." If you aren't bothered by the really dark themes, pick this one up. But like I said, read the trigger warnings. They ain't foolin'.