The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

The Wishing Game

Meg Shaffer

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner’s life in this absorb...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

hopeful 82%
emotional 78%
adventurous 58%
inspiring 43%
lighthearted 41%
mysterious 32%
reflective 21%
funny 19%
tense 6%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 25% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Average rating

4.33

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