Helpful Score: 1
This was my least favorite of the series by far. I liked the format of the previous books better. Hopefully the next one will be back to the original format.
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Just when I was beginning to enjoy this series, along comes this book that makes me wonder "what was I thinking"
Being almost 40, Anne Marie a local bookstore owner needs something to spark up her life. During a separation from her husband who refuses to have a child with her Ann Marie's world is rocked when he suddenly dies and there is no child for her, no resolution to her feeling of unfulfillment.
As a way to not feel lonely on Valentine's Anne Marie invites over other widow's who all decided to make a list of twenty things that they would each like to accomplish, dreams that they had, but were never realized. In an attempt to realize one of her dreams she becomes a lunch buddy to a struggling eight year old who is being raised by her grandmother. This one act of kindness will spark Anne Marie in the direction that she has always wished to journey.
With a cast of characters that really don't have anything in common, each story surrounds their own lives, the wishes really are not an important part of the story and then they all live happily ever after - in typical Macomber fashion.
Being almost 40, Anne Marie a local bookstore owner needs something to spark up her life. During a separation from her husband who refuses to have a child with her Ann Marie's world is rocked when he suddenly dies and there is no child for her, no resolution to her feeling of unfulfillment.
As a way to not feel lonely on Valentine's Anne Marie invites over other widow's who all decided to make a list of twenty things that they would each like to accomplish, dreams that they had, but were never realized. In an attempt to realize one of her dreams she becomes a lunch buddy to a struggling eight year old who is being raised by her grandmother. This one act of kindness will spark Anne Marie in the direction that she has always wished to journey.
With a cast of characters that really don't have anything in common, each story surrounds their own lives, the wishes really are not an important part of the story and then they all live happily ever after - in typical Macomber fashion.
Helpful Score: 1
Macomber is a hit or miss for me and this one is a hit. I think this is one of her better ones from the series. I find I liked this format better, not so rigid as the previous books. I think the story flows better.
The premise is great, even though it's been done before but I don't mind. I really liked that Macomber wrote romances for people of all ages. I think that's a prevalent thing in all the Blossom Street novels. In this one I actually enjoyed all three stories with the added bonus that I liked the characters as well. I find myself being really caught up in their lives and couldn't put the book down.
I found Barbie and Mark's story most fun. It wasn't the most romantic but it had the best dialogue. I read the other two books based on Anne Marie that came after this book and I have to say those books did not do justice to Barbie's character. I love her confidence and silliness. Mark's grumpiness also became endearing, more so because of how Barbie wraps him around her finger.
Anne Marie's story was great. It wasn't a romance, more about how she coped with losing her estranged husband. I actually liked the way her relationship evolved with Melissa, a previously hated stepdaughter. I was slightly disappointed in Ellen because she was too easy. I can't imagine any kid having that life and being so perfect, but it was still a very sweet story.
Lillie and Hector was a nice story as well but really there is nothing more I can say about that.
There are a few things that I have a problem with. First being that trying to fit three stories in, sometimes it becomes too much a fluff piece. This book feels like that to me. I think she pushed Christianity a little too much as well. It's in her other books but this one seemed to just tilt my comfort edge a little bit. Lastly if you read the series back to back, you will notice a lot of inconsistencies especially in Anne Marie's story. She is featured in three books and you have to overlook certain facts and impressions because the stories don't exactly match perfectly with each other.
Overall it was a very easy read. Light and somewhat like a PG feel-good movie.
The premise is great, even though it's been done before but I don't mind. I really liked that Macomber wrote romances for people of all ages. I think that's a prevalent thing in all the Blossom Street novels. In this one I actually enjoyed all three stories with the added bonus that I liked the characters as well. I find myself being really caught up in their lives and couldn't put the book down.
I found Barbie and Mark's story most fun. It wasn't the most romantic but it had the best dialogue. I read the other two books based on Anne Marie that came after this book and I have to say those books did not do justice to Barbie's character. I love her confidence and silliness. Mark's grumpiness also became endearing, more so because of how Barbie wraps him around her finger.
Anne Marie's story was great. It wasn't a romance, more about how she coped with losing her estranged husband. I actually liked the way her relationship evolved with Melissa, a previously hated stepdaughter. I was slightly disappointed in Ellen because she was too easy. I can't imagine any kid having that life and being so perfect, but it was still a very sweet story.
Lillie and Hector was a nice story as well but really there is nothing more I can say about that.
There are a few things that I have a problem with. First being that trying to fit three stories in, sometimes it becomes too much a fluff piece. This book feels like that to me. I think she pushed Christianity a little too much as well. It's in her other books but this one seemed to just tilt my comfort edge a little bit. Lastly if you read the series back to back, you will notice a lot of inconsistencies especially in Anne Marie's story. She is featured in three books and you have to overlook certain facts and impressions because the stories don't exactly match perfectly with each other.
Overall it was a very easy read. Light and somewhat like a PG feel-good movie.
Helpful Score: 1
I thought this was a light, easy and enjoyable read. It's the first Debbie Macomber book I have ever read--I would read her other books too--esp the others in the Blossom Street collection.
Amanda S. (redheadedbookworm) reviewed Twenty Wishes (Blossom Street, Bk 5) on + 13 more book reviews
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This book was the first book I have read by Debbie Macomber. WOW!!! It has been almost a year and I still think about the story line. I loved this book!!! I could not put the book down. I did not want the book to end.
It has a happy ending!! I felt like I wanted to live on Blossom Street because I loved all the characters in the book.
If you want a sweet, and clean book I would recommend this book. I was really well written. I was just really happy for all the characters in the end.
I hope this was helpful to you. I love to read!!! I hope when you read this book you will love it too!!
It has a happy ending!! I felt like I wanted to live on Blossom Street because I loved all the characters in the book.
If you want a sweet, and clean book I would recommend this book. I was really well written. I was just really happy for all the characters in the end.
I hope this was helpful to you. I love to read!!! I hope when you read this book you will love it too!!
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This was a very tender romance that features an uncommon woman. She is a businessman and a widow. I enjoyed this book because of some of the themes that it touched, hope, friendship and learning to love again.
Great Book! I just love this series!
Another great book from Ms. Macomber. Love reading her books. Fresh and capture your interest.
i loved this book, all the characters, and the idea of a your own wish list. it also touched on every day things in our lives that we deal with. never give up!
I love every book I've read by this author. Her books are easy to read a very enjoyable! I never want her books to come to an end!!
An endearing story
What these four women learn about love and life, but mostly about themselves, will have you turning the pages and cheering for them. Most of all, it will set your brain spinning about the things you want to accomplish in your own life. Don't be surprised to find that by the time you finish the book you'll have your own list of twenty wishes.
Again, a lovely story. Easy reading and good for the heart!
One of Debbie Macomber's sweetest stories. A very lonely widow who volunteers with a young girl,and they both find out how much they need each other. I love stories about families and small town folk who substitute as family!
This book was very fun and touches the heart as Debbie Macomber does with most of her books. The story of a group of widows and a young girl whose life is turned around is great.Very thorough characters and conversational tones throughout the book. I loved it and couldn't put it down.
This was another great book in her Blossom Street series. I really enjoyed the characters and how they developed in the story.
This book is a wonderful addition to Debbie Macomber's Blossom Street series. It brings to life new friends and news of old ones. I found it almost like reading of people I actually know.
Mary
Mary
I love all of her books. This one however has special meaning since I am older. I am hoping though, to pass this on to the younger as they did in the book. Everyone should have a wish list. Everyone should pursue that even if it takes awhile.
Loved the story, and Debbie Macomber is an excellent author.
This is a very heartwarming and uplifting book. A great read for a rainy day when you are feeling blue!
Enjoyed this story. I found myself thinking about my own twenty wishes by the end of the book.
This is a continuation of the Blossom Street stories. Anne Marie Roche seeks consolation by starting a widow's group, which inspires all of the women to make changes in their lives. Naturally, there are a few romances.
I love it!
Once again Debbie Macomber has written a wonderfully inspiring book. I would highly recommend this next installment in the Blossom Street series. We meet some new friends and catch up with some old ones. A great read.
This book was very entertaining and a tear jerker. I enjoyed each woman's story. I think this is the best book by Macomber. I read her books in the past, but this has to one of her best.
Very good book, but then all of her books are good.
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An easy read, and heart-warming story, Twenty Wishes is a reminder that life is full of unexpected gifts, and it just might inspire you to make your own list of wishes. I've started mine!
This is one of the most amazing and enjoyably to read this, highly recommended this to everyone...
