Julie C. Dao

Review: Broken Wish by Julie C. Dao

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SUMMARY:

Sixteen-year-old Elva has a secret. She has visions and strange powers that she will do anything to hide. She knows the warnings about what happens to witches in their small village of Hanau. She’s heard the terrible things people say about the Witch of the North Woods, and the malicious hunts that follow…

When Elva accidentally witnesses a devastating vision of the future, she decides she has to do everything she can to prevent it. Tapping into her powers for the first time, Elva discovers a magical mirror and its owner―none other than the Witch of the North Woods herself. As Elva learns more about her burgeoning magic, and the lines between hero and villain start to blur, she must find a way to right past wrongs before it’s too late.

MY REVIEW:

I picked this book because I saw the book posted on instagram which caught my eye. I looked up the book to see what it was all about and decided to give it a go. I got this book from my local library to read.

The whole book was a journey for Elva to learn who she was. She was respectful and kind. I loved how she was so kind to everyone and did not want to have anything to do with negativity. She had a big warm heart, loved her family and trust to do the right thing. She befriends the witch of the North Woods and tried her best to maintain that relationship. She wanted happiness for the witch. Does the witch get her happiness? Does Elva and the witch pay the price? What happens?

I did like it when Elva learned how to control her magic. That was exciting to read. When she learns knowledge with the Witch Mathilda, both have a great time with each other. That was very nicely done.

The ending did take me off guard and it was wrapped up all neatly. I wished it had a bit more action to it. It was a sweet book. The whole aspect about this book when I was reading was about keeping promises and friendship.

There was no violence or darkness in this book at all. It’s a great read for young audiences!

Reading update

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Okay update!!!
Anyone else read these yet?

I just finished “The Crown of Gilded Bones” – The review is up with the other two books in the series. I am loving this story of Poppy and Casteel!

Currently reading now is:

Summary:
Sixteen-year-old Elva has a secret. She has visions and strange powers that she will do anything to hide. She knows the warnings about what happens to witches in their small village of Hanau. She’s heard the terrible things people say about the Witch of the North Woods, and the malicious hunts that follow…

When Elva accidentally witnesses a devastating vision of the future, she decides she has to do everything she can to prevent it. Tapping into her powers for the first time, Elva discovers a magical mirror and its owner―none other than the Witch of the North Woods herself. As Elva learns more about her burgeoning magic, and the lines between hero and villain start to blur, she must find a way to right past wrongs before it’s too late.

After Broken Wish will be:

Summary:
Caledon Holt is the kingdom’s deadliest weapon. No one alive can best him in speed, strength, or brains, which is why he’s the Hearthstone Guild’s most dangerous member. Cal is also the Queen’s Assassin, bound to her by magic and unable to leave her service until the task she’s set for him is fulfilled.

Shadow of the Honey Glade has been training all her life to join the Guild, hoping that one day she’ll become an assassin as feared and revered as Cal. But Shadow’s mother and aunts expect her to serve the crown as a lady of the Renovian Court.

When a surprise attack brings Shadow and Cal together, they’re forced to team up as assassin and apprentice. Even though Shadow’s life belongs to the court and Cal’s belongs to the queen, they cannot deny their attraction to each other. But now, with war on the horizon and true love at risk, Shadow and Cal will uncover a shocking web of lies that will change their paths forever.