How to Make a Wish by Ashley Herring Blake

How to Make a Wish

Ashley Herring Blake

352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A small town pianist ponders a new life away from her embarrassing mother when a beautiful girl shows up and changes everything. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, Nina LaCour (Hold Still), and Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda), ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,186 reviews

Moods

emotional 97%
hopeful 54%
reflective 47%
sad 44%
inspiring 22%
tense 18%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 14%
dark 10%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.12

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