librarylisa614's review against another edition
4.0
Love Wendy Mass's writing style in general, and this book is no exception. I liked the touch of supernatural, but the book took place in an apparently very commonplace small town. Would recommend primarily for girls. Touch of romance, but hand holding is as racy as it gets.
lucky_belle's review against another edition
4.0
I got it at a book fair because it looked very interesting so I read it. As soon as I was done I found that it was the most recent book in a series!! I was shocked because that is something I NEVER do.
It was a great book though! I have read the other two books in order. If u like a story w/ a twist this book is for you.
It was a great book though! I have read the other two books in order. If u like a story w/ a twist this book is for you.
kaitealattes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
ericadeb's review against another edition
4.0
I love these books. This one was especially cute since the characters from the previous two books played such a large part in the story. I am now recommending these to kids left and right.
ashra's review against another edition
4.0
this book was such vibes when i was little. read it all the time
jillyfay's review against another edition
5.0
This is the 3rd book in her Willow Falls series (11 Birthdays, Finally) and by far my favorite. Each book is told from a different person's point of view but intertwines with characters from previous stories, tying all the characters and plots together. Another stroke of genius writing!! Can't wait to read the next one in the series!!!
sophiebhk's review against another edition
5.0
This book is the third book in the Willow Falls series all written by Wendy Mass. This book was about a girl named Tara who is sent to the home town her parents grew up in, which of course is, Willow Falls. Tara meets a mysterious lady, some new friends and gets 13 gifts. But the whole time she is in Willow Falls, she is trying to figure out, why her parents sent her here?
This book is a great story for teens and I recommend reading the whole series! I really liked the way this was written and I like the characters personality. Wendy Mass did a fabulous job
This book is a great story for teens and I recommend reading the whole series! I really liked the way this was written and I like the characters personality. Wendy Mass did a fabulous job
anikoliab's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute story. It certainly wasn't the next Shakespeare, but it was a nice tween story, and especially memorable for me, since it was given to me for my 13th birthday.
The story focuses on Tara, who apparently lacks self-confidence of every kind, and has no friends, even though she's a nice girl. This is the only part of the book I find unrealistic (well, besides the magic part.) There are girls like Tara at my school, and trust me, they have friends.
She also repeatedly gets called by the name Sara, even though "T" and "S" sounds sound nothing alike.
I did read the other two books in the series, [b:11 Birthdays|4835838|11 Birthdays (11 Birthdays, #1)|Wendy Mass|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1328840465s/4835838.jpg|4901046]and [b:Finally|6696465|Finally (11 Birthdays, #2)|Wendy Mass|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1328840468s/6696465.jpg|6892105], both by [a:Wendy Mass|99650|Wendy Mass|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1235153849p2/99650.jpg]. She is very good at understanding tweens, so, if her writing sounds sort-of childish, and sort-of grown up, that's because it's meant to be.
After attempting to steal her middle school principal's goat (what?!), Tara accidentally spritzes him in the eyes with pepper spray and gets suspended.
So, instead of going with her parents to Africa to study mating habits (oh, joy!), she gets stuck in boring old Willow Falls. I would personally, probably rather go to Willow Falls.
She ends up meeting a strange old lady named Angelina, and having to find some random objects for her...hmm...mysterious...
I love how the old characters come back every book. It's so cute...I can't wait to find out what happens in the next book....my guess for the name is....
Fourteen Wishes
Who knows...maybe I'll be right? Can't wait to see what happens with Leo and Amanda!
The story focuses on Tara, who apparently lacks self-confidence of every kind, and has no friends, even though she's a nice girl. This is the only part of the book I find unrealistic (well, besides the magic part.) There are girls like Tara at my school, and trust me, they have friends.
She also repeatedly gets called by the name Sara, even though "T" and "S" sounds sound nothing alike.
I did read the other two books in the series, [b:11 Birthdays|4835838|11 Birthdays (11 Birthdays, #1)|Wendy Mass|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1328840465s/4835838.jpg|4901046]and [b:Finally|6696465|Finally (11 Birthdays, #2)|Wendy Mass|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1328840468s/6696465.jpg|6892105], both by [a:Wendy Mass|99650|Wendy Mass|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1235153849p2/99650.jpg]. She is very good at understanding tweens, so, if her writing sounds sort-of childish, and sort-of grown up, that's because it's meant to be.
After attempting to steal her middle school principal's goat (what?!), Tara accidentally spritzes him in the eyes with pepper spray and gets suspended.
So, instead of going with her parents to Africa to study mating habits (oh, joy!), she gets stuck in boring old Willow Falls. I would personally, probably rather go to Willow Falls.
She ends up meeting a strange old lady named Angelina, and having to find some random objects for her...hmm...mysterious...
Spoiler
I really did think the bit with Tara's parents and the love potion was cute, and the play....well, I loved it! But I was kind of disappointed Emily turned down the audition.I love how the old characters come back every book. It's so cute...I can't wait to find out what happens in the next book....my guess for the name is....
Fourteen Wishes
Who knows...maybe I'll be right? Can't wait to see what happens with Leo and Amanda!