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What You Wish For

Katherine Center
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What You Wish For

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Katherine Center

What You Wish For

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Galveston, Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

What You Wish For by Katherine Center follows librarian Samantha Casey, who loves her job and her school community. When a once-joyful new principal arrives with a changed demeanor, Samantha strives to bring back his former happiness, all while discovering her own courage and resilience in the process. The story explores themes of joy, connection, and personal growth.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

62,064 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

What You Wish For by Katherine Center is celebrated for its heartwarming narrative and well-developed characters, which create an uplifting reading experience. However, some readers find the plot predictable and a few character reactions unrealistic. Overall, the book effectively balances humor and emotional depth, making it a compelling read despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What You Wish For?

Readers who enjoy heartwarming, character-driven stories filled with themes of hope, resilience, and love will be captivated by Katherine Center's What You Wish For. Fans of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You and Jenny Colgan's The Bookshop on the Corner will find similar emotional depth and charm.

4.0

62,064 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Galveston, Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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