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A review by elise_is_writing
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
Reading this book feels like every child's dream coming true all at once somehow, and I loved every second of it. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but for book lovers — so basically replace all the candy with books? Just read it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, and Abandonment