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reesescupps's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.0
This is a fun middle grade book, perfect for a kid that wants to try reading romance. The characters are fun and there is some nice magical elements. It moves quickly enough to keep your attention.
My only complaint is the male love interest Deve pisses me off. He decides to just like ghost his best friend cause she doesn't realize he likes her? Then proceeded to get mad at her for it? Like sir you could have expressed your feelings instead of expecting her to read your mind, then getting mad when she can't.
My only complaint is the male love interest Deve pisses me off. He decides to just like ghost his best friend cause she doesn't realize he likes her? Then proceeded to get mad at her for it? Like sir you could have expressed your feelings instead of expecting her to read your mind, then getting mad when she can't.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
ssbrmfld1's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
babsreads18's review against another edition
3.5
Birdie is determined to find a boyfriend in 8th grade. She just doesn't expect her best friend, Deve, to be so against her plan, and soon they are fighting for the first time ever. Anansi, a West African god appears and allows Birdie to make up to 3 wishes to fix everything...but wishes can be tricky to get right.
This is a really cute coming of age story with just the right amount of fantasy and romance. The storyline was really well done and the author did a great job portraying that awkward, hopeful 8th grade phase that so many of us go through. I appreciated that the wishes Birdie made impacted the relationships that she had with her family and other friends, as well as her relationship with Deve. Birdie and Deve's friendship was super cute and I loved that there was a happy ending. I listened to the audio which was fantastic.
Thank you to Simon Audio for the gifted copy.
This is a really cute coming of age story with just the right amount of fantasy and romance. The storyline was really well done and the author did a great job portraying that awkward, hopeful 8th grade phase that so many of us go through. I appreciated that the wishes Birdie made impacted the relationships that she had with her family and other friends, as well as her relationship with Deve. Birdie and Deve's friendship was super cute and I loved that there was a happy ending. I listened to the audio which was fantastic.
Thank you to Simon Audio for the gifted copy.
rebeccasreadingrambles's review against another edition
5.0
I adore this book. This author's writing style is just so fun and perfect for this Middle Grade experience. I instantly connect with so many of the characters even though it's been so long since I was a MG myself. The drama, the hopes, the dreams, the banter, all just spot on and so easy and delightful to read. I was completely captivated by this story and all the twist. I was smiling the entire time and love love love Birdie (and Deve of course) and all the magic interwoven in this story.
note: I listened to the audiobook and it was fabulous!
Thanks to the publisher for a free audiobook copy; my thoughts and review are my own.
note: I listened to the audiobook and it was fabulous!
Thanks to the publisher for a free audiobook copy; my thoughts and review are my own.
swiftie113's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
This book was absolutely amazing. It kept me hooked all throughout it, and I don't even think I can describe how amazing it was.
bibliomich's review
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
This was such a fun MG romance (with a dash of folklore & magical realism)! I personally quite enjoy the “do-over” trope, and Nashae Jones does it really well in this book with a three-wishes twist. I also LOVED the way she wove Anansi the spider into this story. Middle school Michelle would have loved this one. (Adult me loved it, too.) And I will definitely be recommending it to my students.
Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced reader copy.
Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced reader copy.
bruhnette's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
As You Wish by Nashae Jones is a fun middle-grade book based on the Anansi the spider stories. (Anansi is a trickster in African folklore.) 8th grader Birdie really wants a boyfriend and she thinks her best friend, Deve, should get a girlfriend. Unfortunately, Deve doesn’t agree and their friendship is on the rocks. When a new girl at school, who is really Anansi in human form, gives Birdie three wishes, Birdie is sure she can use them to repair her and Deve’s friendship. However, each time Birdie makes a wish, it just makes things worse for her and Deve. Her wishes even have negative consequences on her family. In the end, Birdie wishes for nothing more than her old life. Is it too late to set things back to the way they used to be?
I listened to this on on audio thanks to LibroFM’s Educator ALC program. Jade Wheeler did a great job narrating it.
I listened to this on on audio thanks to LibroFM’s Educator ALC program. Jade Wheeler did a great job narrating it.