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Wish
4 hours and 50 minutes.
WISH is book #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling author Morgan Rice, a USA Today bestseller and critically acclaimed author of the fantasy series The Sorcerer’s Ring (over 3,000 five star reviews) and the vampire fantasy series The Vampire Journals (over 1,500 five star reviews).
Mistfalls Wilderness Camp is an awful place, a series of islands in the rainy Northwest, populated by delinquents and outcasts from their families. It is supposed to be a remedial place—but Taylor soon learns something else is happening here. They are training the kids here for something. But what?
These kids are all different, not normal somehow. And as Taylor herself goes through changes she doesn’t understand, she can’t help but wonder: is she different, too?
But when a mysterious boy comes along, unlike anyone she’s ever met, Taylor is shocked at the power of her crush, and ready to risk it all for him.
But will their forbidden love take them both down for good?
Weaving a world of fantasy, love, destiny and sacrifice, WISH is a page-turning vampire saga, one that will whisk you away to another place and make you fall in love with a bold new heroine as you turn pages late into the night. With shocking twists and turns at every corner, you will not put it down. Fans of books such as Crush, Twilight and Vampire Academy are sure to fall in love!?
WISH is book #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling author Morgan Rice, a USA Today bestseller and critically acclaimed author of the fantasy series The Sorcerer’s Ring (over 3,000 five star reviews) and the vampire fantasy series The Vampire Journals (over 1,500 five star reviews).
Mistfalls Wilderness Camp is an awful place, a series of islands in the rainy Northwest, populated by delinquents and outcasts from their families. It is supposed to be a remedial place—but Taylor soon learns something else is happening here. They are training the kids here for something. But what?
These kids are all different, not normal somehow. And as Taylor herself goes through changes she doesn’t understand, she can’t help but wonder: is she different, too?
But when a mysterious boy comes along, unlike anyone she’s ever met, Taylor is shocked at the power of her crush, and ready to risk it all for him.
But will their forbidden love take them both down for good?
Weaving a world of fantasy, love, destiny and sacrifice, WISH is a page-turning vampire saga, one that will whisk you away to another place and make you fall in love with a bold new heroine as you turn pages late into the night. With shocking twists and turns at every corner, you will not put it down. Fans of books such as Crush, Twilight and Vampire Academy are sure to fall in love!?
5 pages, Audible Audio
Published March 13, 2023
About the author
Morgan Rice
210 books3,153 followersMorgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising 8 books; of the new epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); and of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.
TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
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TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
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December 5, 2023
Genre ~ YA paranormal fantasy
Series ~ Wing #1
Others in the series ~ #1-5
Setting ~ Northwest (not sure exactly where)
Publication date ~ book ~ February 14, 2o23, audio ~ March 3, 2023
Est page Count ~ 167 (30 chapters)
Audio length ~ 4 hours 50 minutes
Narrator ~ Ashley Thompson
POV ~ single 1st
Featuring ~ teenage characters, creatures, cliffhanger
Taylor has been sent away to a special camp after she allegedly attempted to hurt her stepmother, a despicable woman.
Overall, I liked Taylor's friendship with Beth, but that's about it. This was not my cup of tea. I think this will appeal to those that enjoy engaging YA fantasy with some supernatural aspects. I got Hunger Games vibes.
If my reading preferences happen to change sometime, which is pretty doubtful, I might be inclined to read the rest, but for now I will not continue on with the series.
Narration notes:
Sounded age appropriate and had proper tones for the situations.
*Thanks to Hoopla for the bonus borrow that didn't cost me a precious credit*
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Series ~ Wing #1
Others in the series ~ #1-5
Setting ~ Northwest (not sure exactly where)
Publication date ~ book ~ February 14, 2o23, audio ~ March 3, 2023
Est page Count ~ 167 (30 chapters)
Audio length ~ 4 hours 50 minutes
Narrator ~ Ashley Thompson
POV ~ single 1st
Featuring ~ teenage characters, creatures, cliffhanger
Taylor has been sent away to a special camp after she allegedly attempted to hurt her stepmother, a despicable woman.
Overall, I liked Taylor's friendship with Beth, but that's about it. This was not my cup of tea. I think this will appeal to those that enjoy engaging YA fantasy with some supernatural aspects. I got Hunger Games vibes.
If my reading preferences happen to change sometime, which is pretty doubtful, I might be inclined to read the rest, but for now I will not continue on with the series.
Narration notes:
Sounded age appropriate and had proper tones for the situations.
*Thanks to Hoopla for the bonus borrow that didn't cost me a precious credit*
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
January 29, 2024
Genuinely one of those books that gives self-publishing a bad reputation and makes people think indie authors are dummies who will publish anything.
I'm sorry but I can't even be nice about it. Every character is too stupid to live, their interactions are nonsensical and unrealistic. Nobody acts like this, nobody responds to things like this. The characters felt like...well like watching the author play with dolls or action figures. No real depth or personality, no development, no showing, just "these two characters who just met are best friends now and will throw away their futures for each other after one conversation." Insta-crush on a guy who barely speaks two words to you, nobody having a care in the world for all the unnatural shit happening around them or the secret underground tunnels?
The story setting was interesting but filled with the stupidest, most insufferable characters, including the hero.
The writing was...not good. Sorry but the prose left so much to be desired, it was lacking in detail and every line felt like a generic phrase or statement I had already read dozens of times in this genre, like I was reading the book version of a paint by numbers. You had things that should have been two or three entire scenes skipped over in one sentence, weird plotting and pacing choices, everything was just a mess.
DNF at like 40%...Hire a developmental editor. Nobody who gave a shit about your book would let you publish it in this state. I feel like this is a really mean review but I don't have the energy or patience to lie, and even if I did, it would be unfair and unhelpful to do so.
A lot of people say reviews are not for authors, an opinion you're entitled to hold but one I think is a total clusterfuck of bullshit and that I won't engage in. I always write my book reviews with the fact the author might read it in mind. I don't pull punches but I at least try to be aware of how it might affect them. Authors have internet, we're online, we're in book spaces because we're also readers and love books and most of us have a bookish online presence long before we get published in any manner. I was reviewing books for five years or so before I started publishing my own, I just think it's unfair to expect authors to essentially self-segregate from other readers and book lovers. So I do want to say I was happy to go along for the ride.
I wrote this early in my reading experience: This is like every YA magical boarding school book ever written mixed together into a stew lol. I'm getting Hex Hall by way of Percy Jackson with a hefty dash of Born at Midnight. I'm fine with it. I'm turning my brain off.
But even after shutting off the critical part of my brain I could not ignore how annoying and underdeveloped this felt. I have to say this is what those pretentious people who say all YA is dumbed down and poorly written and spoonfeeds the teen readers thinks YA is. It's almost like a parody of the genre. And it feels very 2011, 2012 in a specific yet vague way I can't entirely describe. It just feels outdated, like part of a bygone era of trends most readers and writers have moved beyond at this point, and for good reason.
The IDEAS in play here are amazing. They're executed so poorly it may as well not matter. There's potential in this author's creativity but the craft is lacking right now.
Things I DID like:
-The main character being a tough, jaded girl who had a shitty home life and had to learn to survive on her own and depend on herself. I enjoy that kind of hero, but she wasn't really like that: we were told that's who she was, and I love that idea, but on-page she's weak, bumbling, insecure, and easily controlled. If that discrepancy was on-purpose and the entire point of her character was that seeing herself that way was her coping mechanism to deal with her reality, and then unpacking that damage to her identity, I would love it. But it's just a case of poor character work instead.
-The setting. A string of mysterious islands housing a sprawling 'troubled teen' industry-esque wilderness camp school that turns out to be a home for supernatural, with unexplained tunnel complexes running below it? Yes please!
-A fierce protective friendship between two teen girls who only have one another and have each other's backs? Yes again, a favorite trope of mine. If only we got time to see the main character develop that bond instead of it coming out of nowhere and being based on literally nothing. She took responsibility for a stranger she did not know and derailed all her own plans for her based on nothing, and it even went against all of her prior characterization, which was not on purpose, or at least didn't seem it.
I honestly can't think of anything else this had going for it, really. Your time would be better spent seeking out a different series in this genre. Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus or Vampire Academy or any of the billion other supernatural boarding school series that does all of these tropes so much better. Even just go rewatch Wednesday on Netflix. Seriously.
I'm sorry but I can't even be nice about it. Every character is too stupid to live, their interactions are nonsensical and unrealistic. Nobody acts like this, nobody responds to things like this. The characters felt like...well like watching the author play with dolls or action figures. No real depth or personality, no development, no showing, just "these two characters who just met are best friends now and will throw away their futures for each other after one conversation." Insta-crush on a guy who barely speaks two words to you, nobody having a care in the world for all the unnatural shit happening around them or the secret underground tunnels?
The story setting was interesting but filled with the stupidest, most insufferable characters, including the hero.
The writing was...not good. Sorry but the prose left so much to be desired, it was lacking in detail and every line felt like a generic phrase or statement I had already read dozens of times in this genre, like I was reading the book version of a paint by numbers. You had things that should have been two or three entire scenes skipped over in one sentence, weird plotting and pacing choices, everything was just a mess.
DNF at like 40%...Hire a developmental editor. Nobody who gave a shit about your book would let you publish it in this state. I feel like this is a really mean review but I don't have the energy or patience to lie, and even if I did, it would be unfair and unhelpful to do so.
A lot of people say reviews are not for authors, an opinion you're entitled to hold but one I think is a total clusterfuck of bullshit and that I won't engage in. I always write my book reviews with the fact the author might read it in mind. I don't pull punches but I at least try to be aware of how it might affect them. Authors have internet, we're online, we're in book spaces because we're also readers and love books and most of us have a bookish online presence long before we get published in any manner. I was reviewing books for five years or so before I started publishing my own, I just think it's unfair to expect authors to essentially self-segregate from other readers and book lovers. So I do want to say I was happy to go along for the ride.
I wrote this early in my reading experience: This is like every YA magical boarding school book ever written mixed together into a stew lol. I'm getting Hex Hall by way of Percy Jackson with a hefty dash of Born at Midnight. I'm fine with it. I'm turning my brain off.
But even after shutting off the critical part of my brain I could not ignore how annoying and underdeveloped this felt. I have to say this is what those pretentious people who say all YA is dumbed down and poorly written and spoonfeeds the teen readers thinks YA is. It's almost like a parody of the genre. And it feels very 2011, 2012 in a specific yet vague way I can't entirely describe. It just feels outdated, like part of a bygone era of trends most readers and writers have moved beyond at this point, and for good reason.
The IDEAS in play here are amazing. They're executed so poorly it may as well not matter. There's potential in this author's creativity but the craft is lacking right now.
Things I DID like:
-The main character being a tough, jaded girl who had a shitty home life and had to learn to survive on her own and depend on herself. I enjoy that kind of hero, but she wasn't really like that: we were told that's who she was, and I love that idea, but on-page she's weak, bumbling, insecure, and easily controlled. If that discrepancy was on-purpose and the entire point of her character was that seeing herself that way was her coping mechanism to deal with her reality, and then unpacking that damage to her identity, I would love it. But it's just a case of poor character work instead.
-The setting. A string of mysterious islands housing a sprawling 'troubled teen' industry-esque wilderness camp school that turns out to be a home for supernatural, with unexplained tunnel complexes running below it? Yes please!
-A fierce protective friendship between two teen girls who only have one another and have each other's backs? Yes again, a favorite trope of mine. If only we got time to see the main character develop that bond instead of it coming out of nowhere and being based on literally nothing. She took responsibility for a stranger she did not know and derailed all her own plans for her based on nothing, and it even went against all of her prior characterization, which was not on purpose, or at least didn't seem it.
I honestly can't think of anything else this had going for it, really. Your time would be better spent seeking out a different series in this genre. Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus or Vampire Academy or any of the billion other supernatural boarding school series that does all of these tropes so much better. Even just go rewatch Wednesday on Netflix. Seriously.
February 1, 2023
I was given an ARC of this book, a new series by this author. I deliberately did not read the synopsis because I wanted to be surprised by the content – I loved it!
Seventeen-year-old Taylor Night is thrown out of her poor living conditions and sent to Mistfalls Wilderness Camp, which appears to be a cross between a detention centre and something more mysterious. What is this place, what’s happening?
Taylor is further puzzled by innate powers and realises that the camp is more for training and nothing is normal…
The writing is great, fast-paced and in the first-person narrative (a favourite of mine). It’s directed at a YA readership and yet others would enjoy it, in my opinion.
I liked Taylor – brittle yet kind, confident in some ways but vulnerable in others. I also liked Quill and Beth and I certainly enjoyed the mystery.
Not all questions were answered but enough for a satisfying read. I look forward to what is going to happen next.
Recommended.
Seventeen-year-old Taylor Night is thrown out of her poor living conditions and sent to Mistfalls Wilderness Camp, which appears to be a cross between a detention centre and something more mysterious. What is this place, what’s happening?
Taylor is further puzzled by innate powers and realises that the camp is more for training and nothing is normal…
The writing is great, fast-paced and in the first-person narrative (a favourite of mine). It’s directed at a YA readership and yet others would enjoy it, in my opinion.
I liked Taylor – brittle yet kind, confident in some ways but vulnerable in others. I also liked Quill and Beth and I certainly enjoyed the mystery.
Not all questions were answered but enough for a satisfying read. I look forward to what is going to happen next.
Recommended.
March 4, 2023
Let me start by saying that this book captivated me and I want to read the next one right now. I'm upset that there isn't another one to listen to or read to see where the characters take us and what happens next. If this book ended on cliffhanger it ended on a sweet one with spoiler alert Taylor getting her first kiss! But of course, that isn't the only cliffhanger the book leaves you with. The questions I'm hoping that answers will be provided to or some light shed upon them are What really happened to Taylor's sister? Is her father really dead? What exactly was taken from the vault? Will Taylor and Jesse end up together in the end?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 18, 2023
DNF. This story just wasn't for me. The writing wasn't engaging enough for me to get through and to keep my interest. I was about 75% through and just didn't have the ability to keep picking it up to read. Which I think is saying something because it's not a super long book.
July 20, 2023
3 out of 5 stars
If I had to describe this entire book in three words, I would say that it is shrouded in mystery.
I am going to keep this review straightforward so it is easy to comprehend for someone who might be interested in reading this book and just wants the gist of it.
Likes:
- Good descriptions - I liked that the author made you feel that you were there with the characters witnessing the ongoing events.
- Easy to read
- Nice plot
Dislikes:
- Short book in length - only 161 pages
- Too much mystery - I liked the mystery but I wish we got more explanations. I understand that it is supposed to be a series and there will be loose ends but I just wish there weren't this many. I wish we got more answers.
That being said, I am giving Wish 3 out of 5 stars. It was a light and easy book to read, good to pass the time and I will be following along the journey of Taylor Night and her friends in the following books.
If I had to describe this entire book in three words, I would say that it is shrouded in mystery.
I am going to keep this review straightforward so it is easy to comprehend for someone who might be interested in reading this book and just wants the gist of it.
Likes:
- Good descriptions - I liked that the author made you feel that you were there with the characters witnessing the ongoing events.
- Easy to read
- Nice plot
Dislikes:
- Short book in length - only 161 pages
- Too much mystery - I liked the mystery but I wish we got more explanations. I understand that it is supposed to be a series and there will be loose ends but I just wish there weren't this many. I wish we got more answers.
That being said, I am giving Wish 3 out of 5 stars. It was a light and easy book to read, good to pass the time and I will be following along the journey of Taylor Night and her friends in the following books.
December 23, 2023
the writing could have been a little better but the storyline was really good
January 20, 2024
Spice: ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡
POV: 1st Person
Tropes: #Vampires, #LoveTriangle, #MythicalCamp
Trigger Warnings: Abusive parents, bruising, vomit, blood, minor gore, attempted murder, bullying (on-page), child abuse, child death, fatphobia (brief mention), poisoning, violence
Original Read (Jan 2024): ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩
This book is written for teenagers. It is not a "good" quality book. The story has potential but it's really like if someone wrote a Percy Jackson AU of Twilight....it's not...the best....there is a lot of bullying, including by the counselors (adults). They claim Level Zeroes just need more pushing but then forced them to spend an entire day deep cleaning shit and blood. They treat these kids, literal kids, like crap to "awaken" their powers. And when they aren't treating them like crap, the FMC is trying to escape. It's short. It was free on Kindle. I won't be reading the rest of the books, though I have heard there are continuity errors in the rest of the series.
POV: 1st Person
Tropes: #Vampires, #LoveTriangle, #MythicalCamp
Trigger Warnings: Abusive parents, bruising, vomit, blood, minor gore, attempted murder, bullying (on-page), child abuse, child death, fatphobia (brief mention), poisoning, violence
Original Read (Jan 2024): ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩
This book is written for teenagers. It is not a "good" quality book. The story has potential but it's really like if someone wrote a Percy Jackson AU of Twilight....it's not...the best....there is a lot of bullying, including by the counselors (adults). They claim Level Zeroes just need more pushing but then forced them to spend an entire day deep cleaning shit and blood. They treat these kids, literal kids, like crap to "awaken" their powers. And when they aren't treating them like crap, the FMC is trying to escape. It's short. It was free on Kindle. I won't be reading the rest of the books, though I have heard there are continuity errors in the rest of the series.
April 11, 2024
Honestly would’ve loved this book as an 8th grader and I still really liked it as a 24 year old!
July 3, 2023
4.5*
WOWWW I wasn’t expecting this to be so good. Can’t wait for book 2! Definitely give this a try :)
WOWWW I wasn’t expecting this to be so good. Can’t wait for book 2! Definitely give this a try :)
November 25, 2023
ummmm wow just read this whole thing in one evening 10/10
December 10, 2023
2.5 Stars
A YA paranormal/urban fantasy (Er... rural fantasy?) with just one first-person POV, utilizing both the camp and school for "special" kids trope.
Taylor is a tough, scrappy heroine with a heart of gold and a deeply protective streak. She's easy enough to root for--despite repeatedly referring to her background as "tailor trash" (which I could have done without.) It's her own squishy center that carries her into a supposed camp for delinquents, though her original plan was to run away before ever reaching it. Once there, weird stuff starts happening almost immediately. Instructions are vague, and subterranean guard duty is assigned to the kids without explanation. The camp staff are wildly inconsistent and wholly unhelpful toward the more vulnerable kids, though the director of said camp insists their intentions are preparatory. (If so, the incompetence of this place is mind-numbing.)
The pacing is decently clipped, and the descriptions are vivid. The camp itself has some real character to it--a sufficiently eerie ambiance. But at the same time, the dialogue is often stilted and certain elements felt overly convenient. (i.e. our MC can't read a map at age 17, but suddenly knows counteragents to poisons.)
This book isn't poorly written, prose-wise... but it does feel a bit rough and rushed. Like the first half of a second or third draft that would have benefitted from more development. The world-building is pretty scanty, and the time spent getting to know any characters, even the MC, is minimal. The romantic aspect was more crush-at-first-sight based and didn't go much deeper; low on chemistry. You only just start to get an idea of what's going on, and then the book ends. And the big reveal was kind of underwhelming. More confusing than inevitable.
(Note: I'm just saying there's a lack of build-up.
Our MC is sometimes super strong when driven into a rage, and her wrist itches at odd times when there's supernatural things afoot. What does that reveal about her...? Beats the heck out of me. >.>)
I'm still really perplexed as to why the book is called Wish. There are no genies that I recall being mentioned. I can't remember anyone wishing for anything, nor the word 'wish' being used at any point. But maybe I missed it? Feel free to enlighten me.
A YA paranormal/urban fantasy (Er... rural fantasy?) with just one first-person POV, utilizing both the camp and school for "special" kids trope.
Taylor is a tough, scrappy heroine with a heart of gold and a deeply protective streak. She's easy enough to root for--despite repeatedly referring to her background as "tailor trash" (which I could have done without.) It's her own squishy center that carries her into a supposed camp for delinquents, though her original plan was to run away before ever reaching it. Once there, weird stuff starts happening almost immediately. Instructions are vague, and subterranean guard duty is assigned to the kids without explanation. The camp staff are wildly inconsistent and wholly unhelpful toward the more vulnerable kids, though the director of said camp insists their intentions are preparatory. (If so, the incompetence of this place is mind-numbing.)
The pacing is decently clipped, and the descriptions are vivid. The camp itself has some real character to it--a sufficiently eerie ambiance. But at the same time, the dialogue is often stilted and certain elements felt overly convenient. (i.e. our MC can't read a map at age 17, but suddenly knows counteragents to poisons.)
This book isn't poorly written, prose-wise... but it does feel a bit rough and rushed. Like the first half of a second or third draft that would have benefitted from more development. The world-building is pretty scanty, and the time spent getting to know any characters, even the MC, is minimal. The romantic aspect was more crush-at-first-sight based and didn't go much deeper; low on chemistry. You only just start to get an idea of what's going on, and then the book ends. And the big reveal was kind of underwhelming. More confusing than inevitable.
(Note: I'm just saying there's a lack of build-up.
Our MC is sometimes super strong when driven into a rage, and her wrist itches at odd times when there's supernatural things afoot. What does that reveal about her...? Beats the heck out of me. >.>)
I'm still really perplexed as to why the book is called Wish. There are no genies that I recall being mentioned. I can't remember anyone wishing for anything, nor the word 'wish' being used at any point. But maybe I missed it? Feel free to enlighten me.
April 9, 2023
Interesting, if a bit of a tease
This book appears to develop a world of vampires and other mythological creatures that seems to not be a stereotypical portrayal, but it also is such a limited introduction to the world that the reader can't quite get a grasp on the nature of the differences and how important those differences may or may not be.
The characters are also compelling, but slightly underdeveloped and leave many unanswered questions. Feels like more of a tease for the series than a book in its own right.
PG13 for language and violence. No sex.
This book appears to develop a world of vampires and other mythological creatures that seems to not be a stereotypical portrayal, but it also is such a limited introduction to the world that the reader can't quite get a grasp on the nature of the differences and how important those differences may or may not be.
The characters are also compelling, but slightly underdeveloped and leave many unanswered questions. Feels like more of a tease for the series than a book in its own right.
PG13 for language and violence. No sex.
February 2, 2024
When Taylor is sent to a camp after being accused of attacking her stepmother, her only thought is running away. On the bus she meets Beth she has mixed feelings, part of her wants to stay and part wants to run. The camp is nothing like she expects and the book moves fast. I tried reading one of Morgan Rices books previously and could not get into it, however that was not the case with this. I enjoyed the fast pace with Tom’s of action and great character development. Will definitely keep reading this series.
November 6, 2023
Was interesting at first... disappointing.
I loved that the book made me think about theories, but other than that no.
It was interesting and mysterious but not good. I felt like I was reading a draft or an uncompleted book. I understand it's a series but this is not enough for the first book.
I loved that the book made me think about theories, but other than that no.
It was interesting and mysterious but not good. I felt like I was reading a draft or an uncompleted book. I understand it's a series but this is not enough for the first book.
June 1, 2024
As I have started to join in the last year of Bookstagram groups and raffles and the world of wishlists, it has seen me adding new books to my list and new titles that interested me but I possibly wouldn't have brought myself. I do have to admit this past year has opened my eyes to trying new authors as well. Morgan Rice's Wish series caught my attention as it sounded like something up my alley. More so, the books aren't too long either which makes good reading time in terms of reading the book in one sitting. Reading Wish transported me back to the year 2007-2008, the year Vampire fiction was just arriving on the market. The year I first read Twilight and other series like Morganville Vampires, Vampire Beach, Vampire Kisses, and Vampire Diaries - you get the idea. A world for me before the Twilight fandom exploded and Vampires were suddenly the "in thing". If Morgan Rice had written her series back then, it would have been possibly more popular than it is now. Reading this book for me was refreshing as I felt like I was sucked back into the early worlds of students discovering their abilities, not knowing what Vampires or Werewolves were. Wish is the first of 8 books and where we first meet Taylor Night who believes she has been sent to a wilderness camp for misfits, the truth is that it is a school for those who are showing signs of being a little "different". After her Dad died, she found herself shipped off here and now she believes she is going crazy. Can Taylor handle what she learns and will it give her the answers to her past about her Dad and sister Jane? I am now excited to continue this series and as I am reading it, I can also envision it being a TV show. Wish is a great first book in this series and an amazing Indie find especially if you consider yourself a Team Edward or Team Jacob girl over Team Harry and Team Hermione.
December 21, 2023
Wish Review: I Want More
I’m intrigued by the world building and want to know more about this camp, the mysteries, the vault, the head??? etc. For me was a very easy read and something that I could come and go to while reading on phone. I do wish it went more in-depth with the classes and personal interactions with Taylor and the others. I do think Taylor and Jesse’s relationship jumped pretty quickly since she saw him kissing someone else shortly before having him help her. I definitely have a lot of questions, but enough intrigue to want to read the rest. Possible different spin on vampires?
I’m intrigued by the world building and want to know more about this camp, the mysteries, the vault, the head??? etc. For me was a very easy read and something that I could come and go to while reading on phone. I do wish it went more in-depth with the classes and personal interactions with Taylor and the others. I do think Taylor and Jesse’s relationship jumped pretty quickly since she saw him kissing someone else shortly before having him help her. I definitely have a lot of questions, but enough intrigue to want to read the rest. Possible different spin on vampires?
July 9, 2024
Not the greatest writing, and waaaaay too fast-paced, but I guess that’s better than a dragged out storyline. It was decent enough to get through, and easy enough to follow as I listened to it while at work.
The dialogue was a bit cringe. However, I’ll cut the characters some slack since they are teenagers still. There’s some awkwardness to be expected at that age I feel like.
Storyline was a bit predictable but it’s not meant to be a complex plot to begin with so that’s not a bad thing. There wasn’t really any plot twists or shocking revelations, because you see it coming in my opinion.
I don’t think I’ll continue the series. Don’t hate it, don’t love it — just wasn’t for me. 😊
The dialogue was a bit cringe. However, I’ll cut the characters some slack since they are teenagers still. There’s some awkwardness to be expected at that age I feel like.
Storyline was a bit predictable but it’s not meant to be a complex plot to begin with so that’s not a bad thing. There wasn’t really any plot twists or shocking revelations, because you see it coming in my opinion.
I don’t think I’ll continue the series. Don’t hate it, don’t love it — just wasn’t for me. 😊
August 12, 2023
Very quick read. Interesting that they brought as many potential supernatural people together in one lace to see what they might manifest into. Without having previous knowledge of that style of life I can only imagine how hard of a transition it is for those kids. It’s mostly about her trying to figure out what’s going on and being angry at the world for her dad passing and being sent to this island. It sounded like her step-mother might have known but it’s still unclear. So many unanswered questions.
December 11, 2023
I can't remember where I heard of this book, and I either forgot or wasn't aware that this was a book for children. So I did not love it! But I've also read children's books that I've enjoyed a lot more than this, so maybe I shouldn't give it too much credit. It just dragged out a lot--I guess my main complaint is that it was so slow, and only finally got to the interesting reveal at the very end of the book. The whole thing is a setup for the rest of the series and I don't have any interest in continuing.
April 18, 2023
This is so YA, it just hit the spot of what I needed at this moment. I gave it 5 stars not because it was perfect, but it had me not wanting to put it down. Vampires have me loving books like this because they are easy to read, and I thought it was more like the Hunger Games than Twilight & Vampire Diaries... Ready to continue with this series to see how Taylor evolves.... Gina Clabo Recommend to Vampire lovers and creepy schools...
July 18, 2023
Great start to a new vampire series. Taylor Night has been sent by her mother from Texas to the North West to a camp on a series of islands. The islands are numbered and each person is given a number that corresponds to an island where they will stay. She finds things seem "off" to her. She wants to leave but is unable to do so. Find out what is going on and who to trust and who not to trust. Highly recommended.
August 1, 2023
What a roller coaster ride. The author does a great job of keeping us just outside looking in as she weaves the story making us wonder what is going on and where are we headed. I found it hard to put down, till the last page I was longing to finish and understand, now that it's over (or is it) I look forward to the next book (and future books) in this series. A really great story and well executed. Bravo!
December 7, 2023
Really interesting story but the writing is so bad. Multiple uses of the same word in the same sentence. Too many sentences that begin with However. I liked the characters. I listened to the audio book through Hoopla bonus and the narrator was ok but it may have made the poor writing more noticeable. It's confusing because this author has many books under her belt so I don't know why the writing is so unpolished.
January 26, 2024
Are you craving YA paranormal romance that is a casual read? This is probably a fine enough choice for you. I checked it out on Libby since I was up too late and wanted an easy read with some hot vampires. I found the writing to be lackluster and some of the action scenes could use some editing work. However, the setting of a camp on some islands with mysterious tunnels was intriguing. This was a short read, feeling more like an introduction than a full story.
October 13, 2023
Fantastic
I really enjoyed this book . it kept me engrossed in the story. The characters in the book seemed real and very tangible. I was engrossed in the whole story line till the end.
I would recommend this book to everyone I could reach.
Morgan Rice is a great writer. She really knows how to keep a reader on the edge and wanting mor
I really enjoyed this book . it kept me engrossed in the story. The characters in the book seemed real and very tangible. I was engrossed in the whole story line till the end.
I would recommend this book to everyone I could reach.
Morgan Rice is a great writer. She really knows how to keep a reader on the edge and wanting mor
November 29, 2023
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Audiobook: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) Ashley Thompson
Spice: N/A
I think the X-Mansion or Xavier Institute from Marvel meets the supernatural world with werewolves and vampires! (Not Twilight - sorry, no one sparkles that I know of yet.)
Morgan Rice kept me on edge wanting more! (And once my credits refresh for the month, I'll be finishing the series.)
Audiobook: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) Ashley Thompson
Spice: N/A
I think the X-Mansion or Xavier Institute from Marvel meets the supernatural world with werewolves and vampires! (Not Twilight - sorry, no one sparkles that I know of yet.)
Morgan Rice kept me on edge wanting more! (And once my credits refresh for the month, I'll be finishing the series.)
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December 20, 2023It's a book full of mystery, too good to put down!
Taylor Knight goes through so many changes that you can't keep up as you try to guess what's happening. It's a page-turner and has you wanting more at the end. I enjoyed the ups and downs of this story, and I'm glad how it ended for Taylor, Beth, Quill, and Jessie! I can't wait to read the next book!
Taylor Knight goes through so many changes that you can't keep up as you try to guess what's happening. It's a page-turner and has you wanting more at the end. I enjoyed the ups and downs of this story, and I'm glad how it ended for Taylor, Beth, Quill, and Jessie! I can't wait to read the next book!
February 3, 2024
I liked the mystery and wanted to learn more about the camp, vault, and underground tunnel.
The relationship between Taylor and Jesse felt rushed.
I have lots of questions, but I'm intrigued enough to want to keep reading and see where the vampire theme goes.
The story was short and easy to read I listened as an audiobook.
The relationship between Taylor and Jesse felt rushed.
I have lots of questions, but I'm intrigued enough to want to keep reading and see where the vampire theme goes.
The story was short and easy to read I listened as an audiobook.
April 12, 2024
Good plot. In fact, the plot was good enough to account for all 3 of the stars I’ve given here. The writing was mediocre to actually bad in some spots. There was a touch too much kept from the reader for the entirety of the book. Overall, it wasn’t a waste of time, because I did enjoy the plot, and I actually do want to read the next book, but definitely not the strongest writing.
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