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lizzyc_16's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book was absolutely beautiful. it was one heck of an emotional rollercoaster but it was so worth it. I screamed. I cried. I smiled. I threw the book.
this is probably my new favorite book. <3333
okay but also i'm so fricking mad at willem. elva and willems romance and just willem as a character was fantastic and then he had to- ARGHHHHH
this is probably my new favorite book. <3333
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Grief, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infertility, and Grief
rbookish's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
it honestly was a pretty good book. i honestly really liked the witch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Homophobia, Infertility, Racism, Sexism, and Grief
also there is some broken bones and prejudice against people with magicbookish_burrow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Disclaimer: I was sent a free copy of this book by Disney Hyperion through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Broken Wish is an alluring, well-paced, magical, mysterious, and twisted book that is very reminiscent of the Grimm fairytales. This story is set in Germany in the mid to late 1800s and centers around two main characters, Mathilda and Elva who wield magic. This story hooked me right in with the story of Mathilda and Agnes and kept me hooked all throughout the book as the subsequent scenes unfolded. This story, though classified as a YA book felt more like a middle-grade book. This, however, is not a bad thing and as an educator, the themes in this book would resonate highly with a wide ranger of readers such as middle grade, young adult, and adult readers. This book discussed many important topics such as wanting to feel accepted/feeling misunderstood, grief, sexism, infertility, and the consequences of our choices. The Broken Wish is an entrancing novel where the characters endure incredible arcs and learn important lessons. The world-building was phenomenal for this story and alongside a strong plot, incredible female leads, important decisions, and a magical forest? what more could you want!
I would highly recommend this book to readers who love magic, fairytales, strong-female leads, and a story that has friendship and acceptance at its core.
The Broken Wish is an alluring, well-paced, magical, mysterious, and twisted book that is very reminiscent of the Grimm fairytales. This story is set in Germany in the mid to late 1800s and centers around two main characters, Mathilda and Elva who wield magic. This story hooked me right in with the story of Mathilda and Agnes and kept me hooked all throughout the book as the subsequent scenes unfolded. This story, though classified as a YA book felt more like a middle-grade book. This, however, is not a bad thing and as an educator, the themes in this book would resonate highly with a wide ranger of readers such as middle grade, young adult, and adult readers. This book discussed many important topics such as wanting to feel accepted/feeling misunderstood, grief, sexism, infertility, and the consequences of our choices. The Broken Wish is an entrancing novel where the characters endure incredible arcs and learn important lessons. The world-building was phenomenal for this story and alongside a strong plot, incredible female leads, important decisions, and a magical forest? what more could you want!
I would highly recommend this book to readers who love magic, fairytales, strong-female leads, and a story that has friendship and acceptance at its core.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infertility, Misogyny, and Grief
Minor: Homophobia and Racism