A review by bellebookcorner
Wish by Sara Flanagan

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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

Wish is a dark fantasy romance so I would advise checking out the trigger warnings before diving into this one cause some parts may be sensitive to some readers. 
 
Told in multiple POVs and dual timeline, we follow our FMC – Mora is a cursed to be a genie in a flask for centuries. 
If you're looking for a female-rage kinda of story, you won't be disappointed with Mora! 
Mora is not the kind-hearted heroine, she’s been through so much she’s turned into a monster just to survive. I felt so bad for her but also admire her strength and determination to seek her freedom and revenge. 
 
I also like seeing Mora and Zadriel’s relationship grows from resentment to something more as sparks flew between them and bond them together. 
I absolutely love the way they comfort each other and helping each other move on past the traumas caused by the same villain.  
 
Love the great writing style and how it delivers each emotions Mora was feeling very well that I felt the rage and hatred she felt towards the villain. I was as furious as her whenever I read the flashback timeline! I hate the villain, he’s a despicable human being!! 
 
Overall, this is a very well written book and a fantastic start for a fantasy series! 
Well, Mora’s journey is far from over and I’m really looking forward to see what happens next after that cliff-hanger ending! 
 
Thank you to Book of Matches Media and the author for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily!
 
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: 
• Graphic Violence, Torture and Murder (on page)
• Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and PTSD
• Suicidal Ideation
• Sexual Assault (Fade to black - this trauma deeply affects the main character and we see the effects throughout the story)
• Abortion
• Depictions of Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse
• Child Abduction and Child Abuse (abduction is explained by the chatacter as an adult when they share their story, the abuse is shown in a short character flashback, 1 scene)
• Graphic Sexual Content
• Graphic Language 

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