The Wish
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook and A Walk to Remember, an emotionally poignant novel about the enduring legacy of first love-and the decisions that haunt us forever. Sent away at sixteen, Maggie Dawes could think only of the friends and family she left behind . . . until she met Bryce Trickett. Bryce showed her how much there was to love about the wind-swept beach town and introduced her to photography, a passion that would define the rest of her life. By 2019, Maggie is a renowned travel photographer. Unexpectedly grounded over Christmas and struggling to come to terms with a medical diagnosis, she finds herself becoming dependent on her young assistant. As they count down the last days of the season together, she tells him the story of another Christmas, decades earlier--and the love that set her on a course she never could have imagined.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5 stars
An enthusiastic 5 stars for The Wish! Nicholas Sparks has never let me down and in true to Sparks fashion he brought so much joy in this one while simultaneously breaking my heart.
As the plot played out I had my feelings about the twists and while it wasn't the shock value of "I didn't see that coming" it didn't at all detract from the impact of the narrative.
Appreciate the loved ones in your life and maximize the time you have with them because as we all know, tomorrow is never guaranteed.
"In the end, isn’t that the most important thing in life? To be truly known and loved by someone you’ve chosen?"
An enthusiastic 5 stars for The Wish! Nicholas Sparks has never let me down and in true to Sparks fashion he brought so much joy in this one while simultaneously breaking my heart.
As the plot played out I had my feelings about the twists and while it wasn't the shock value of "I didn't see that coming" it didn't at all detract from the impact of the narrative.
Appreciate the loved ones in your life and maximize the time you have with them because as we all know, tomorrow is never guaranteed.
"In the end, isn’t that the most important thing in life? To be truly known and loved by someone you’ve chosen?"
I’m obviously in the minority here. The story line did not draw me in and I found the characters flat. Reminded me of a hallmark movie.
I was not ready for this book.
The Wish starts off feeling warm and comforting, and then slowly turns into something that hurts in the most real way. The moment everything clicks, your heart just sinks. I had to stop reading for a minute because it hit that hard.
This story is not just about romance. It is about timing, choices, and the kind of love that changes your life even if it does not last forever. The sadness feels honest, like real life, not something over the top.
I cried at the end and just sat there holding the book. If you like emotional stories that stay with you long after you finish, this one is worth it.
Nicholas Sparks did it again. 😭
The Wish starts off feeling warm and comforting, and then slowly turns into something that hurts in the most real way. The moment everything clicks, your heart just sinks. I had to stop reading for a minute because it hit that hard.
This story is not just about romance. It is about timing, choices, and the kind of love that changes your life even if it does not last forever. The sadness feels honest, like real life, not something over the top.
I cried at the end and just sat there holding the book. If you like emotional stories that stay with you long after you finish, this one is worth it.
Nicholas Sparks did it again. 😭
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