Book: Wish by Alexandra Bullen
Release date: January 1, 2010
Publisher: Point
From: Publisher
Summary:
For broken-hearted Olivia Larsen, nothing can change the fact that her twin sister, Violet, is gone… until a mysterious, beautiful gown arrives on her doorstep. The dress doesn’t just look magical; it is magical. It has the power to grant her one wish, and the only thing Olivia wants is her sister back.
With Violet again by her side, both girls get a second chance at life. And as the sisters soon discover, they have two more dresses-and two more wishes left. But magic can’t solve everything, and Olivia is forced to confront her ghosts to learn how to laugh, love, and live again.
In a breathtaking debut from Alexandra Bullen, Wish asks the question: If you could have anything, what would you wish for?
Wish is the story of Olivia Larsen. After the death of her twin sister, Violet, Olivia hasn’t been the same. When the move to California opens up new possibilities, Olivia has no clue what to do with them. Then something crazy happens and Violet is back. With the help of her dead twin sister Olivia may just learn how to live.
The premise of the book made it seem very intriguing and from the moment I first heard of this book I knew I would want to read it. The story was good but it took me forever to get into it. The beginning of the book was boring to me and I wanted more to be happening. When it did, the book got a whole lot better.
Olivia was a good character but I didn’t like her at all before Violet helped her grow. She was plain and boring. She didn’t try to make friends. She was content to watch life pass her by because Violet wasn’t there anymore. I know she was sad because of her sister’s death but all she did was feel sorry for herself. I don’t like characters like that.
Overall, Wish is a great debut from Alexandra Bullen. It’s more of a chick-lit story but if you are interested in that, check it out. It has a little more depth than most and it’s definitely worth your time. =]
Writing: 9/10
Characters: 8/10
Plot: 8/10
Ending: 9/10
Originality: 9/10
Overall: 43/50=B
Cover: 8/10=B-
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This is interesting! I saw this at the bookstore today and LOVED the cover. Thanks for your review! I love chick lit and I’ll be checking this one out 🙂
Thanks for your review, I’ve seen this one around and wondered what it was like.
This one sounds really good! Great review!
I’ve been wanting to read this one. I’m glad you liked it.
Has anyone yet read the book and cried over the death of Violet? I’ve cried because dying at such a young age is beyond tragic for countless reasons; because Violet had/has the personality any guy could fall in love it; because the way she died was terrorizing and evidently-so from her desperate look before she went under for the last time; because she is truly a very good person and loves her sister dearly, is selfless throughout the whole book and is excited for things that could bring Olivia happiness – she doesn’t sit around and whine that she doesn’t have the life others have. The loss of life of one so rich in appeal is abysmally heart-rending.
can someone name all the characters?