A review by kedalrymple
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

This was a delightful and easy read.  I couldn’t get over the Willy Wonka plot, and at times it felt like the author was just piling on trauma and grief for character backstories because there isn’t a lot to the plot. Even so it’s a gentle book that’s perfect for a beach or a rainy day. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Medical content, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse

Minor: Miscarriage and Pedophilia