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Things are a little tough for Olivia right now. Her family has moved, partly in order to help themselves heal with the death of Olivia's twin sister, Violet. Olivia is starting a new school, and tries to make some friends, but finds herself wishing she still had her sister. Suddenly, Violet appears to Olivia, and helps her learn that sometimes, when wishes are made from the heart, the come true, and they come with consequences.

Who among us has not made a wish or two? Most of the time they are frivolous, but occasionally, our hearts ache for something with such longing. That is why it is easy to relate to this book. I found that in terms of the targeted young adult audience, this book was well conceived. The characters sound like real teens, and encounter real teen scenarios and dilemmas. I liked both Olivia and Violet's characters. Death of a sibling, particularly a twin, could be devastating for a teen, and I liked that this book centered around such a touch topic, using light humor to soften the blows.

I was a little troubled by the behavior of some of the teen characters, and the fact that there were no consequences for the drinking and sneaking out, but that is part of what makes the story more true to the life of a teen. We all know they encounter that kind of stuff all the time. I think that many adult readers would have a hard time connecting with the book, since it is so focused on the teen world, but for the intended audience, I think the book is great.


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Wish Alexandra Bullen Books Reviews

The funny thing about this book is that it takes place in San Francisco (wait, let me finish...) and I started reading it as soon as I moved to Orlando so imagine how homesick this book made me! The way that Alexandra described San Francisco always felt like I was back home. Standing at the Embarcadero Farmers Market (I love the Ferry Building), I felt like I was there with both Olivia and Soren during their adventures through the city together.

Olivia was a very easy character to relate to. She misses her sister, she stumbles on this really odd opportunity, she makes friends and her love life! I couldn't help but feel bad for Olivia, for all the things she had to go through but as you're reading on, in the back of your mind you know that is all necessary for her to help her grow and for her to get over losing her sister.

I couldn't really connect with Violet. Even though she was "there" it didn't really feel like she was there. In Twenty Boy Summer it felt like Matt was there, even though he wasn't. Does that make sense? I am jealous of how carefree and fun Olivia made Violet out to sound though! I loved Soren (and how cool is his name?!). He seemed like a really cool guy and I must admit, every time he was in a scene, I couldn't help but keep turning the pages.

Wish in all, was a cute read. Even if it was based on Olivia's grief with dealing with the loss of her sister and her parents falling apart it was still a really cute read and very realistic (well, minus the wishes coming true part). And while Soren did keep me turning pages and while I did love the way Alexandra described San Francisco... I didn't find myself reaching for this book constantly or striving to finish it any time soon. I liked it, but I didn't love it. I'm still looking forward to reading Wishful Thinking though!
First let me say that I'm way out of the reader demographic this is targeted for. (35YO Male) I just downloaded it because it was free, and who can resist a free book.

I would actually give this a slightly higher star recommendation but 3.5 isn't available.

Anyway, the story in and of itself was an interesting concept. I liked that the majic wasn't the center theme. It was, in my opinion, more of a message or story of letting go and coping with a traumatic past along with some major self actualization (learning to be confident with who you are, etc). Over all a pretty good message for teens built into an ok story of a girl getting her three wishes through a series of majic dresses.

What I didn't like
Could have used a bit of editing. The story was inconsistant in the details such as the sister/ghost one minute being able to touch things (cigarette, magazine, etc) and the next stating that as a ghost she couldn't steal anything because she's not solid.

Characters to some extent were a bit flat. They really didn't show much personality even with the ghost/spirit. To be honest throughout the story I just didn't like either of the sisters very well. Understandble that the main character, Olivia, was more reserved bookish yada yada and she let herself be walk all over by everyone. Ok not a likeable person for me but semi-realistic. Olivia's sister/ghost to me just came off as kind of mean and pushy at times. I got that the point was she was trying to show the main character that she has to "Live" life but at the same time it came off as her trying to make her over into something that she isn't. I really wanted Olivia to come to the realization in the end that she can be who ever she wants and wear what ever she wants, including beige, and not be worried about what others think of her. Also, maybe end up with the geeky neighbor after realizing that the "cute drummer/skater type" isn't always the best choice. So I was a little conflicted with these two. The rest of them were just stereotypical character types. Spoiled rich girl, musician/skate boarder, brainy earth lover, etc.

Finally, I just couldn't get past the way the supposed teen age characters came across as too adult acting. Maybe it's just because I came from a different type of back ground, but I've rarely met a group of teens that drank casually around adults, at adult parties. Took off whereever they want, when they want, no questions. Are planning major events for some charity where there will also be alcohol and major funds involved with no supervision or support of adults... Yes there are always exceptions but to have all the characters overly adult acting just comes across like one of the bad TV shows where a bunch of 20-30 yo actors are all suppose to be students but go out to clubs and party all the time and have continual adult themed drama. Not overly realistic.

Overall I think that with a bit of an edit this could easily be a 4 or 5 star book but the way it is I was just kind of bored and couldn't really identify or get into the story.
Things are a little tough for Olivia right now. Her family has moved, partly in order to help themselves heal with the death of Olivia's twin sister, Violet. Olivia is starting a new school, and tries to make some friends, but finds herself wishing she still had her sister. Suddenly, Violet appears to Olivia, and helps her learn that sometimes, when wishes are made from the heart, the come true, and they come with consequences.

Who among us has not made a wish or two? Most of the time they are frivolous, but occasionally, our hearts ache for something with such longing. That is why it is easy to relate to this book. I found that in terms of the targeted young adult audience, this book was well conceived. The characters sound like real teens, and encounter real teen scenarios and dilemmas. I liked both Olivia and Violet's characters. Death of a sibling, particularly a twin, could be devastating for a teen, and I liked that this book centered around such a touch topic, using light humor to soften the blows.

I was a little troubled by the behavior of some of the teen characters, and the fact that there were no consequences for the drinking and sneaking out, but that is part of what makes the story more true to the life of a teen. We all know they encounter that kind of stuff all the time. I think that many adult readers would have a hard time connecting with the book, since it is so focused on the teen world, but for the intended audience, I think the book is great.