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A review by adventurebound7
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A love letter to children who loved reading and never quite grew up. This book really saved itself in the second half. What I liked best was Jack's way of caring about kids. What I liked least was the forced and unnecessary romance between two of the characters. A more subtle romance would have been more appropriate given the main plot point of the book.
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Cancer and Child abuse