The Orphan's Wish by Melanie Dickerson

The Orphan's Wish

Hagenheim #8

Melanie Dickerson

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

A reimagining of the beloved folktale, Aladdin, set in medieval Germany.Orphaned and alone, Aladdin travels from the streets of his Arab homeland to a strange, faraway place. Growing up in an orphanage, he meets young Lady Kirstyn, whose father is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
emotional 58%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 41%
relaxing 33%
tense 33%
dark 25%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.65

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