Helpful Score: 2
Alexandra Bullen's debut novel, WISH, is a quick and cute read that will appeal best to younger teen readers and fans of modern fairy tales in the style of the movie Enchanted. More experienced readers, however, may be less impressed by the average writing, characters, and plot.
WISH is less a fairy tale than it is a touching story about the complexities and intricacies of two sisters' relationship with one another. While neither Olivia nor Violet are actually noteworthy as characters, you can't help but be touched at the way they play off one another. WISH is a very human book: But the magic element in the novel is muted, allowing interpersonal relationshipsâwith all their ups and downsâto shine through and stand out.
Unfortunately, the writing left a bit to be desired. The prose was uninspiring: there was nothing particularly captivating or enchanting about it. In fact, the blandness of the writing often took away from the cute premise's potential, leaving behind what felt like an overmanufactured fairy tale.
Still, if you like the idea of a contemporary fairy tale, WISH is good for a quick read.
WISH is less a fairy tale than it is a touching story about the complexities and intricacies of two sisters' relationship with one another. While neither Olivia nor Violet are actually noteworthy as characters, you can't help but be touched at the way they play off one another. WISH is a very human book: But the magic element in the novel is muted, allowing interpersonal relationshipsâwith all their ups and downsâto shine through and stand out.
Unfortunately, the writing left a bit to be desired. The prose was uninspiring: there was nothing particularly captivating or enchanting about it. In fact, the blandness of the writing often took away from the cute premise's potential, leaving behind what felt like an overmanufactured fairy tale.
Still, if you like the idea of a contemporary fairy tale, WISH is good for a quick read.
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