momoclouds's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
bimini78's review against another edition
3.0
Van has always noticed things others seemed to overlook. In this story he discovers a fantastic world full of collectors and wish eaters. This book deals with power and the responsibility that comes with it. I liked that the main character had a disability and a high level of self acceptance.
smorrison4's review against another edition
4.0
As an adult reading this book, I was able to figure out quite quickly what was happening but that did not deter from the story. This was an interesting story and I like that the wishes are not filled in an expected way. It gives you pause and makes you think about the wishes you might make on a shooting star or as you blow out the candles on your cake.
lady_mair's review against another edition
3.0
(3.5 STARS)
There are a lot of fun and cool elements in the worldbuilding of “The Collectors”, but ultimately, some pacing issues and a lackluster showdown diminished my enthusiasm for the book.
There are a lot of fun and cool elements in the worldbuilding of “The Collectors”, but ultimately, some pacing issues and a lackluster showdown diminished my enthusiasm for the book.
steds's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun. As audiobook. Great distracting listen - inventive.
andreareads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pussreboots's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rebar351's review against another edition
5.0
I can't say enough good things about this Book! I devoured it! I really liked how much research Jacqueline did on deaf and HOH( Hard of hearing) students to make Van be an authentic HOH character. I really liked the fantasy plot line about the collectors and how everything is not as it seems. That ending has me wanting a second book already! I need to know what happens next! I absolutely recommend it!
aalbes's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone makes a wish once in a while.
But be careful what you wish for.
There are special rules for wishes, or more specific, on what you can wish on. Wishes on ladybugs and eyelashes, or at 11:11 don’t count,
The collectors preserve the wishes.
And not all wishes are good wishes!
But who are there to protect us?
In this epic, unique, mystical story we follow Van who’s a bit of a loner, but has a sight for special things. He sees and notices all.
But be careful what you wish for.
There are special rules for wishes, or more specific, on what you can wish on. Wishes on ladybugs and eyelashes, or at 11:11 don’t count,
The collectors preserve the wishes.
And not all wishes are good wishes!
But who are there to protect us?
In this epic, unique, mystical story we follow Van who’s a bit of a loner, but has a sight for special things. He sees and notices all.