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Time of Transition #3
Wishful Thinking
Free-spirited artist Stormy Jones-Smythe was raised by two talented Wizard fathers but never showed the slightest hint of magical abilities. Which is why she’s totally surprised when three famous fairy godmothers show up at her door to tell her she’s one of them.
Surprised, and none too happy. The godmothers are fugitives, framed for treason, and the last thing the magical Council wants is another fairy godmother going rogue. Hence Stormy’s new full-time Guard, Hunter Merrick.
Stormy quickly realizes she’s not going to escape Hunter’s watch…and before long, she’s not sure she wants to. But her freedom depends on her ability to expose the plot against the godmothers, and that means getting control of her magic. Despite the growing chemistry between them, Hunter is fiercely loyal to the Council—and duty-bound to keep Stormy from doing either of those things.
But he didn’t count on Stormy’s irrepressible exuberance and passion for life. Before long, even Hunter isn’t sure which side he’s on, and he can’t contain Stormy either way.
Surprised, and none too happy. The godmothers are fugitives, framed for treason, and the last thing the magical Council wants is another fairy godmother going rogue. Hence Stormy’s new full-time Guard, Hunter Merrick.
Stormy quickly realizes she’s not going to escape Hunter’s watch…and before long, she’s not sure she wants to. But her freedom depends on her ability to expose the plot against the godmothers, and that means getting control of her magic. Despite the growing chemistry between them, Hunter is fiercely loyal to the Council—and duty-bound to keep Stormy from doing either of those things.
But he didn’t count on Stormy’s irrepressible exuberance and passion for life. Before long, even Hunter isn’t sure which side he’s on, and he can’t contain Stormy either way.
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 24, 2012
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January 25, 2019
Raised by two wizard fathers, Stormy Jones-Smythe has never shown any signs of magic so she's surprised when the three fairy godmothers show up to give her a wand and tell her that she's now a fairy godmother. She's the third godmother chosen during the time of transition. With everything that's been going on, the council is taking no chances and assigns Stormy a pair of guards, one of whom is Hunter Merrick. While the council is enamored by Luc LeRoy, Stormy has reservations which get stronger as she learns more. While Hunter agrees that Luc is not all that he seems he cannot go against the council.
This was an enjoyable read that was a great end to the trilogy. I highly recommend the trilogy.
This was an enjoyable read that was a great end to the trilogy. I highly recommend the trilogy.
May 5, 2012
Wishful Thinking is the last book in Gabi Stevens Time of Transition series, but I hope this will not be the last book for Gabi to write. Gabi is a wonderful writer with a huge imagination in the world of magic.
This story is the best in the series for me. I loved how Gabi ties everything together has a great ending for the three fairy godmothers. Now, my only complaint is what about Tank?? He needs his HEA too. Oh yeah, he was a very loveable character for me. Anyhow, you’ll find a very well explained world, adventure, action and great characters. Oh right, I almost forgot you’ll find a couple of hot sex between the covers of this book too, sorry I almost let that one slip LOL.
I recommend this book and series to those who likes their paranormal romances lighter on the romance and sex with more storyline. I want to address this because this is a fantastic series, but if your one who just has to have your books very hot then you might not get into this series as you’d like. I myself like it both ways, so I really enjoy this series.
This story is the best in the series for me. I loved how Gabi ties everything together has a great ending for the three fairy godmothers. Now, my only complaint is what about Tank?? He needs his HEA too. Oh yeah, he was a very loveable character for me. Anyhow, you’ll find a very well explained world, adventure, action and great characters. Oh right, I almost forgot you’ll find a couple of hot sex between the covers of this book too, sorry I almost let that one slip LOL.
I recommend this book and series to those who likes their paranormal romances lighter on the romance and sex with more storyline. I want to address this because this is a fantastic series, but if your one who just has to have your books very hot then you might not get into this series as you’d like. I myself like it both ways, so I really enjoy this series.
May 28, 2012
This is a good book, but did not live up to what I was expecting. A very easy read-you can sit down and read in a weekend. If you like books about magic this is an excellent read, if not then.......
August 28, 2018
This was my least favorite in the series - I wanted more meat on its bones. Stormy feels like a paper cutout of a character and her two dads and birth mom feel like we’re checking a box to have some diversity, but no story behind her family situation. The romance didn’t work as well, either - there was an abruptness to it that I didn’t buy. I was also disappointed in how it all ended so suddenly after the buildup of the previous two (really great!) books. Maybe I just want ready for it all to end?
May 10, 2012
When is a Fairy not a Fairy?
WISHFUL THINKING
Time of Transition Three
Gabi Stevens
File Size: 431 KB
Print Length: 320 pages
Tor Books; Original edition (April 24, 2012)
Sold by: Macmillan
Disclosure: Received from publisher unsolicited; No remuneration was exchanged and except as noted, all opinions are my own.
Original Post FANGSWANDSANDFAIRYDUST.COM
There are a couple of things that make this book different:
In modern PNR/UF Fairy Godmothers are seldom explored as a magical species or power outside of Young Adult fiction. Sure Sookie had one in the last season of True Blood, but even Sookie thought she had been doing a crappy job.
Without a holiday or event association (like the Tooth Fairy, or Easter Bunny), Fairy Godmothers are left idling at the christening font.
Gabi Stevens brings them back into traffic with this series of novels--combining the Fairy Godmothers from the three floristically named Fairy Godmothers in SLEEPING BEAUTY and the solitary operative from CINDERELLA. The SLEEPING BEAUTY Fairy Godmothers gifted attributes and curses while CINDERELLA's bestowed wishes. Steven's Fairy Godmothers do both.
That leads to the next point in the books favor--it's in a series but stood alone. While the main characters from the previous volumes, the other two Fairy Godmothers, are part of this story, as are their implements of power, the book stands alone. The other two Fairy Godmothers are not as well developed in Stormy's tale but they don't need to be.
There is some real suspense in the book as well, although the writer seems to pull back fro the depth of the hysteria such an event would engender. In general, the plot was interesting and the world well-defined but that definition was mostly in the first two books. Fortunately, the world asd developed is not so strange that I couldn't figure it out. One labeling issue bugged me: there are fairies as a species, and there are humans with magical ability called Arcani. The Fairy Godmothers can shift into fairy forms but are not fairies. The fairies should be called something else since the concept of three fairy Godmothers is so central to the story.
Stormy is an unusual character. She is a textile artist with two dads. And, I felt that Stevens drew out some of her idiosyncratic behavior. I didn't quite believe that two magical parents raising a child in a magical artists' enclave could have raised her with little or no knowledge of their society. She has a very short fuse and jumps to conclusions without sufficient cause.
Stormy's two dads, and the push for diversity issues is contemporaneously salient and laudable, but made me feel throughout the novel that I was reading a Young Adult book filled with teaching moments. For example, the two adults with Down's syndrome are independent and one is a great baker.
While I feel the book worked as a stand alone, not having read the previous two books in the series may be what made it feel thinly built and also contributed to the YA feel.
This is an adult book, with magically produced condoms (another teaching moment) in the unimpassioned intimate scenes. I do commend Stevens for the use of proper names for body parts and very respectful treatment of the lovers. Again, a teaching moment, but one that left the sheets cold.
So interesting plot, well-defined world but passion sacrificed through the serial nature of the book and teaching moments make it feel YA. If you like a little sex in your romance reads it might be just the thing at the beach.
WISHFUL THINKING
Time of Transition Three
Gabi Stevens
File Size: 431 KB
Print Length: 320 pages
Tor Books; Original edition (April 24, 2012)
Sold by: Macmillan
Disclosure: Received from publisher unsolicited; No remuneration was exchanged and except as noted, all opinions are my own.
Original Post FANGSWANDSANDFAIRYDUST.COM
It's the Time of Transition for the Arcani, the time when the boundaries between the magical world and the world of the Groundlings are the most vulnerable. Three new guardians, known as Fairy Godmothers, will be appointed. Unlike their role in storybooks, Fairy Godmothers protect the barrier between the Arcani and the Groundlings.
THE WISH LIST
AS YOU WISH
WISHFUL THINKING
Free-spirit Stormy Jones-Smythe lives in a loving community of artists, but when she is chosen as the third fairy godmother, the Arcani world forces its boundaries and expectations on her. Luckily even a rigid and strict bodyguard can’t contain her exuberance.
Stormy is the final facet of the Power of Three. Together with the first two godmothers, Stormy has to face the biggest threat the Arcani have seen since the time of Merlin. Maybe she can rescue a bit of happiness for herself too. If she survives. gabistevens.com
There are a couple of things that make this book different:
In modern PNR/UF Fairy Godmothers are seldom explored as a magical species or power outside of Young Adult fiction. Sure Sookie had one in the last season of True Blood, but even Sookie thought she had been doing a crappy job.
Without a holiday or event association (like the Tooth Fairy, or Easter Bunny), Fairy Godmothers are left idling at the christening font.
Gabi Stevens brings them back into traffic with this series of novels--combining the Fairy Godmothers from the three floristically named Fairy Godmothers in SLEEPING BEAUTY and the solitary operative from CINDERELLA. The SLEEPING BEAUTY Fairy Godmothers gifted attributes and curses while CINDERELLA's bestowed wishes. Steven's Fairy Godmothers do both.
That leads to the next point in the books favor--it's in a series but stood alone. While the main characters from the previous volumes, the other two Fairy Godmothers, are part of this story, as are their implements of power, the book stands alone. The other two Fairy Godmothers are not as well developed in Stormy's tale but they don't need to be.
There is some real suspense in the book as well, although the writer seems to pull back fro the depth of the hysteria such an event would engender. In general, the plot was interesting and the world well-defined but that definition was mostly in the first two books. Fortunately, the world asd developed is not so strange that I couldn't figure it out. One labeling issue bugged me: there are fairies as a species, and there are humans with magical ability called Arcani. The Fairy Godmothers can shift into fairy forms but are not fairies. The fairies should be called something else since the concept of three fairy Godmothers is so central to the story.
Stormy is an unusual character. She is a textile artist with two dads. And, I felt that Stevens drew out some of her idiosyncratic behavior. I didn't quite believe that two magical parents raising a child in a magical artists' enclave could have raised her with little or no knowledge of their society. She has a very short fuse and jumps to conclusions without sufficient cause.
Stormy's two dads, and the push for diversity issues is contemporaneously salient and laudable, but made me feel throughout the novel that I was reading a Young Adult book filled with teaching moments. For example, the two adults with Down's syndrome are independent and one is a great baker.
While I feel the book worked as a stand alone, not having read the previous two books in the series may be what made it feel thinly built and also contributed to the YA feel.
This is an adult book, with magically produced condoms (another teaching moment) in the unimpassioned intimate scenes. I do commend Stevens for the use of proper names for body parts and very respectful treatment of the lovers. Again, a teaching moment, but one that left the sheets cold.
So interesting plot, well-defined world but passion sacrificed through the serial nature of the book and teaching moments make it feel YA. If you like a little sex in your romance reads it might be just the thing at the beach.
April 20, 2012
*sigh* Wishful Thinking is the third and final (?) book in the godmother's story. We get to meet the third godmother Stormy and follow her on her path as she finds out that not only is she a godmother, but she has become one in a time of great upheaval in the Arcani world. If you've read the previous two books you know that the other Godmothers, Kristin and Reggie, have gone into hiding. Also that Lucas Reynard, the son of Elenka Liska, a Godmother who tried to take over the Arcani world during WWII, is the reason. He has come to finish what his mother started and only the godmothers realize his true intentions. If you haven't read the previous two books then may I suggest you go read them before you read this review. There are tons of other important details that you are missing and reading this review would only spoil the other two books.
Ok, so why the *sigh*? Mainly because this IS the final story in the trilogy. There is no open ending on the last page. Everything is neatly tied in a pretty bow, and there is definitely a happy ending. Which don't get me wrong I love a happy ending, especially a good one that doesn't leave obviously glaring loose ends. However I really enjoyed the world that Ms. Stevens has created and I hope she plans on writing more stories that take place there. (hint, hint, to Ms. Stevens if you are reading this)
As for the story itself. It follows the other two books in form. Magic-less girl finds out she is a godmother, and of course there is a love interest. But Stormy's love story isn't as easy as Reggie or Kristin's was. Not only is she being watched even closer than Reggie was by the counsel, but the person she falls in love with is a member of the council's elite Guard. To make matters worse because he is a guard he has taken an oath to never betray them. A magical oath that will kill him if he should side with the godmothers. The beginning of the story seemed a bit slow. But then again some of it was just rehashing what I as the reader already knew, but Stormy didn't so she had to be told about the godmothers and how they had turned away from the council. Of course she isn't always told the whole truth and a large portion of the beginning of the story is her trying to sift through everything to figure out who's side she is on. Then there is the problem of her magic, which she can't seem to get under control. I actually liked that part. Unlike Kristin and Reggie's powers, even with practice Stormy never seems to be able to get hers completely under control.
But even though it took a minute to take off, Stormy's story still drew me in. I didn't want to stop reading. Plus there were the extra details about Arcani life and the world that the author has created that were revealed. Definitely interesting. (I want to find out more about the dragons!!<---another hint to the author!) Also I got to see some of the characters from previous books. This definitely made me happy.
There are some very smexy sex scenes in the book. (Just like in the others) So don't let the little ones start reading it. There are also some tear jerkers too, so have the tissues handy. (I'm not saying why, I won't spoil that much, I will however say I almost cried in the one scene)
Definitely pick up these books if you are looking for a new world to dive into. Yes it is romance, but there is also mystery and adventure thrown in with the magic of the mix.
I really enjoyed all three. To everyone else if you are going to start reading them, may I suggest you get all three at once. That way you can read them all straight through just as I did. It was very satisfying to be able to do that.
Ok, so why the *sigh*? Mainly because this IS the final story in the trilogy. There is no open ending on the last page. Everything is neatly tied in a pretty bow, and there is definitely a happy ending. Which don't get me wrong I love a happy ending, especially a good one that doesn't leave obviously glaring loose ends. However I really enjoyed the world that Ms. Stevens has created and I hope she plans on writing more stories that take place there. (hint, hint, to Ms. Stevens if you are reading this)
As for the story itself. It follows the other two books in form. Magic-less girl finds out she is a godmother, and of course there is a love interest. But Stormy's love story isn't as easy as Reggie or Kristin's was. Not only is she being watched even closer than Reggie was by the counsel, but the person she falls in love with is a member of the council's elite Guard. To make matters worse because he is a guard he has taken an oath to never betray them. A magical oath that will kill him if he should side with the godmothers. The beginning of the story seemed a bit slow. But then again some of it was just rehashing what I as the reader already knew, but Stormy didn't so she had to be told about the godmothers and how they had turned away from the council. Of course she isn't always told the whole truth and a large portion of the beginning of the story is her trying to sift through everything to figure out who's side she is on. Then there is the problem of her magic, which she can't seem to get under control. I actually liked that part. Unlike Kristin and Reggie's powers, even with practice Stormy never seems to be able to get hers completely under control.
But even though it took a minute to take off, Stormy's story still drew me in. I didn't want to stop reading. Plus there were the extra details about Arcani life and the world that the author has created that were revealed. Definitely interesting. (I want to find out more about the dragons!!<---another hint to the author!) Also I got to see some of the characters from previous books. This definitely made me happy.
There are some very smexy sex scenes in the book. (Just like in the others) So don't let the little ones start reading it. There are also some tear jerkers too, so have the tissues handy. (I'm not saying why, I won't spoil that much, I will however say I almost cried in the one scene)
Definitely pick up these books if you are looking for a new world to dive into. Yes it is romance, but there is also mystery and adventure thrown in with the magic of the mix.
I really enjoyed all three. To everyone else if you are going to start reading them, may I suggest you get all three at once. That way you can read them all straight through just as I did. It was very satisfying to be able to do that.
April 24, 2012
Originally posted on A Buckeye Girl Reads
The Time of Transition series by Gabi Stevens is just magical. The heroines are smart, sassy, headstrong and likable. The heroes are swoon-worthy, make me sigh and are actually *gasp* nice guys. This series is about three women who grow up thinking that they aren't magical, then when they turn 27 discover that they are fairy godmothers. However, a plan is underfoot that must be stopped. In the first two books we meet Kristen and Regina, who defy the magical council to stop the plan that turn the magical world upside down.
Stormy has two dads who are both magical, and while she hasn't grown up in the magic world because she doesn't have any powers, she has heard enough snippets to know the Fairy Godmothers are on the run. Stormy knew the old Fairy Godmothers, and finds it hard to believe they and the new Fairy Godmothers are the criminals that the council makes them out to be. Stormy is a weaver by trade, and is hard at work on her newest creation when she gets a surprise visit from the Old Godmothers telling her she is the last of the new Fairy Godmothers. (it sounds confusing, but isn't, I promise!!) Before she can blink, they are gone and the council guards have arrived to arrest the Godmothers. They don't get there in enough time to arrest them, but Stormy is placed under the watchful eye of two guards who work for the council: Hunter and Tank.
Hunter believes everything the magical council has told him about the Godmothers-that they are the bad guys. He sets out to protect Stormy at all costs. Hunter was so stubborn that I wanted to strangle him at times!! However, what I loved about him was that he was always there for Stormy when she needed him to be there. I loved watching him struggle for his feelings about Stormy and everything that he's been told.Stormy was great because she didn't take crap for anyone. She managed to protect those she cared about while following her instincts. I loved it when she would get mad at Hunter for not seeing the obvious. I loved how she took charge of everything. The villain in this story is one from previous books, and he just makes my skin crawl. He's always trying to nab one of the new Fairy Godmothers as his own and I love watching him come crashing down when his plans fall.
I loved how we got to see some beloved characters from the past books, but at times I felt like the overall story line took away just a tad of the romance between Hunter and Stormy. I realize why it took them awhile to realize they were meant to be together, but I so wanted to shake Hunter and tell him to hurry up and come to his senses!!
This series is all about friendship, family, discovering who you are, good vs evil and sweet romance. This is one paranormal series that is going on my keeper shelf.
*book provided by the author*
The Time of Transition series by Gabi Stevens is just magical. The heroines are smart, sassy, headstrong and likable. The heroes are swoon-worthy, make me sigh and are actually *gasp* nice guys. This series is about three women who grow up thinking that they aren't magical, then when they turn 27 discover that they are fairy godmothers. However, a plan is underfoot that must be stopped. In the first two books we meet Kristen and Regina, who defy the magical council to stop the plan that turn the magical world upside down.
Stormy has two dads who are both magical, and while she hasn't grown up in the magic world because she doesn't have any powers, she has heard enough snippets to know the Fairy Godmothers are on the run. Stormy knew the old Fairy Godmothers, and finds it hard to believe they and the new Fairy Godmothers are the criminals that the council makes them out to be. Stormy is a weaver by trade, and is hard at work on her newest creation when she gets a surprise visit from the Old Godmothers telling her she is the last of the new Fairy Godmothers. (it sounds confusing, but isn't, I promise!!) Before she can blink, they are gone and the council guards have arrived to arrest the Godmothers. They don't get there in enough time to arrest them, but Stormy is placed under the watchful eye of two guards who work for the council: Hunter and Tank.
Hunter believes everything the magical council has told him about the Godmothers-that they are the bad guys. He sets out to protect Stormy at all costs. Hunter was so stubborn that I wanted to strangle him at times!! However, what I loved about him was that he was always there for Stormy when she needed him to be there. I loved watching him struggle for his feelings about Stormy and everything that he's been told.Stormy was great because she didn't take crap for anyone. She managed to protect those she cared about while following her instincts. I loved it when she would get mad at Hunter for not seeing the obvious. I loved how she took charge of everything. The villain in this story is one from previous books, and he just makes my skin crawl. He's always trying to nab one of the new Fairy Godmothers as his own and I love watching him come crashing down when his plans fall.
I loved how we got to see some beloved characters from the past books, but at times I felt like the overall story line took away just a tad of the romance between Hunter and Stormy. I realize why it took them awhile to realize they were meant to be together, but I so wanted to shake Hunter and tell him to hurry up and come to his senses!!
This series is all about friendship, family, discovering who you are, good vs evil and sweet romance. This is one paranormal series that is going on my keeper shelf.
*book provided by the author*
June 17, 2012
It is the Time of Transition in the Arcani (magical) world. This is the tine when three women will be chosen ,by the magic, when they turn twenty-seven years old to become the new godmothers.
Stormy Jones-Smyyhe thas grown up around magic but she has none of her own. She went to a human school and college. Since she had no magic she was taught nothing about magic nor its history. Stormy was raised by her two dads in a magical artist community. Both of her dads are artist and Stormy is one also. She is a textile artist mainly weaving cloth. When her twenty-seventh birthday came and went her dad's relized that Stormy will never have magic. When Stormy spent the whole night weaving a new fabic, she is suprised when the three old godmothers show up to give her her wand and inform her that she is the newest godmother. The old godmothers and the two new ones are wanted by the Arcani counsel. When the godmothers went before the counsel to tell them about a man who is trying to take over the counsel and then the world, they did not belive them. They belived that it is the godmothers who want to take over. As each new godmother has had a run in with this man and in turn have gone into hiding with the old godmothers. The counsel is determined not to lose another godmother so the assign two of the counsel guards to Stormy to keep her safe.
Hunter Merrick is one of the guards. He is a by the book type of person and he can't understand how Stormy is going to learn magic. After talking to the old godmothers and meeting the new ones Stormy gives the villans name to Hunter. He tries to investagate the things Stormy has told him but nothing makes sense to him. Hunter is bound to the oath he gave to the conusel and he has to do what they tell him to do. Hunter now has the problem of keeping Stormy safe and following the orders of the conusel. The biggest problem he is facing is the accration he feels for Stormy.
This is the third of Ms Stevens Time of Transition series. I just loved the inaction between the hero and heroine. He is stright laced, by the book type of guy and she is a free sprit,fly by the seat of her pants type of person. This was such a great story, filled with romance and wonderful charming characters. I could not put this book down until I found out how it ended.
I am looking forward to the next book Ms Stevens has out.
Stormy Jones-Smyyhe thas grown up around magic but she has none of her own. She went to a human school and college. Since she had no magic she was taught nothing about magic nor its history. Stormy was raised by her two dads in a magical artist community. Both of her dads are artist and Stormy is one also. She is a textile artist mainly weaving cloth. When her twenty-seventh birthday came and went her dad's relized that Stormy will never have magic. When Stormy spent the whole night weaving a new fabic, she is suprised when the three old godmothers show up to give her her wand and inform her that she is the newest godmother. The old godmothers and the two new ones are wanted by the Arcani counsel. When the godmothers went before the counsel to tell them about a man who is trying to take over the counsel and then the world, they did not belive them. They belived that it is the godmothers who want to take over. As each new godmother has had a run in with this man and in turn have gone into hiding with the old godmothers. The counsel is determined not to lose another godmother so the assign two of the counsel guards to Stormy to keep her safe.
Hunter Merrick is one of the guards. He is a by the book type of person and he can't understand how Stormy is going to learn magic. After talking to the old godmothers and meeting the new ones Stormy gives the villans name to Hunter. He tries to investagate the things Stormy has told him but nothing makes sense to him. Hunter is bound to the oath he gave to the conusel and he has to do what they tell him to do. Hunter now has the problem of keeping Stormy safe and following the orders of the conusel. The biggest problem he is facing is the accration he feels for Stormy.
This is the third of Ms Stevens Time of Transition series. I just loved the inaction between the hero and heroine. He is stright laced, by the book type of guy and she is a free sprit,fly by the seat of her pants type of person. This was such a great story, filled with romance and wonderful charming characters. I could not put this book down until I found out how it ended.
I am looking forward to the next book Ms Stevens has out.
April 23, 2012
Rating: 3.5 Stars
*NO SPOILERS
I have totally enjoyed the Time of Transition series since book 1, The Wish List. I love the concept of the series and have been looking forward to each installment as they came. As You Wish was a great sequel and it made hunger for the finale to this very cool trilogy.
In Wishful Thinking we finally get to know the third and final new Fairy Godmother, Stormy. Stormy is the daughter of two artists and has lived in an artists colony for most of her life and being an artist herself, she finds great comfort there.
On the hero side of things, we have Hunter, a guard to the council of the Arcani (People with magic) and oath bound to follow the council's rulings. He is designated as one of the guards that "protect" Stormy and keep her away from the other Fairy Godmothers, who have been considered traitors of the Arcani race.
Wishful Thinking a great last book to a great trilogy and I have been dying for the end game in the Time of Transition series for a few years now.
However, the one thing that put me off about Wishful Thinking was the rushed ending. I realized that since there are only three Fairy Godmothers, the trilogy would be dunzo with Wishful Thinking, but all of the sudden I was only 15 pages away from the end of the book and the final showdown had not happened yet. So i started thinking, "wait is there going to be a fourth book?", I mean "can it all be wrapped up in 15 pages?".
Yes, it was all finished in 15 pages. After all the issues and heart ache of these three books, we get a quickly laid out ending that only basically describes how everything turned out after the showdown. It felt too easy and too fast after all that these characters had been through. Even though I love the characters, the world, the story, i think the ending was not what it could have been and what they deserved.
All in all even though i was not happy with part of the end of Wishful Thinking, I did enjoy the book very much and the last chapter was very sweet. =D
Originally Posted at Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
*NO SPOILERS
I have totally enjoyed the Time of Transition series since book 1, The Wish List. I love the concept of the series and have been looking forward to each installment as they came. As You Wish was a great sequel and it made hunger for the finale to this very cool trilogy.
In Wishful Thinking we finally get to know the third and final new Fairy Godmother, Stormy. Stormy is the daughter of two artists and has lived in an artists colony for most of her life and being an artist herself, she finds great comfort there.
On the hero side of things, we have Hunter, a guard to the council of the Arcani (People with magic) and oath bound to follow the council's rulings. He is designated as one of the guards that "protect" Stormy and keep her away from the other Fairy Godmothers, who have been considered traitors of the Arcani race.
Wishful Thinking a great last book to a great trilogy and I have been dying for the end game in the Time of Transition series for a few years now.
However, the one thing that put me off about Wishful Thinking was the rushed ending. I realized that since there are only three Fairy Godmothers, the trilogy would be dunzo with Wishful Thinking, but all of the sudden I was only 15 pages away from the end of the book and the final showdown had not happened yet. So i started thinking, "wait is there going to be a fourth book?", I mean "can it all be wrapped up in 15 pages?".
Yes, it was all finished in 15 pages. After all the issues and heart ache of these three books, we get a quickly laid out ending that only basically describes how everything turned out after the showdown. It felt too easy and too fast after all that these characters had been through. Even though I love the characters, the world, the story, i think the ending was not what it could have been and what they deserved.
All in all even though i was not happy with part of the end of Wishful Thinking, I did enjoy the book very much and the last chapter was very sweet. =D
Originally Posted at Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
June 7, 2012
Posted on Romancing the BOok's blog
Reviewed by Robin
Review Copy Provided ARC by the Author
I found this story magically romantic. With each page I was so riveted that I didn’t want to put it down. Even as I approached the end of the story I found I wanted to find out more about the Arcani along with their offspring.
Stormy, a very strong-willed woman that stands up for what she believes in no matter what the cost; finds herself the last chosen by magic to become one of the new godmothers. An artist (weaving) was raised by her two wizard dads, was raised as a groundling (human) because she had no magic; that is until now. As she turns twenty seven she finds that magic has chosen her to become the third godmother. As she receives her magic she finds she has trouble controlling it which only makes her more endearing to the reader.
Ms. Stevens shows Stormy as a very caring, loving and strong character.
When Stormy meets the other two godmothers there is an instant bond of friendship as if they had been friends forever. This story brings unlikely people together to fight to keep the Arcani safe and protected. Friendships old and new seem as natural as the new fairy godmothers complement each other even if they don’t know each other that well yet. Each is very strong alone but even more so when they are together. As they gather strength from each other to defeat the enemies.
With the other Godmothers wanted for treason and in hiding the Arcani Counsel, takes Stormy into their protective custody placing their guards on her. Hunter, strong, loyal and handsome falls for Stormy. Things aren’t smooth in this hot and stormy (no pun intended) relationship.
Ms. Stevens weaves a magical tale that is full of emotions, making you fall in love with all of the characters as they draw you in with their love for life and wanting to do what is right.
Ms. Stevens has a hit on her hands as I found myself laughing, crying and falling in love. I am going to have to read the first two books in the series and this one again to find how it all started. I hope that there are more of the godmothers in future books and maybe one where Tank finds his true love….
Reviewed by Robin
Review Copy Provided ARC by the Author
I found this story magically romantic. With each page I was so riveted that I didn’t want to put it down. Even as I approached the end of the story I found I wanted to find out more about the Arcani along with their offspring.
Stormy, a very strong-willed woman that stands up for what she believes in no matter what the cost; finds herself the last chosen by magic to become one of the new godmothers. An artist (weaving) was raised by her two wizard dads, was raised as a groundling (human) because she had no magic; that is until now. As she turns twenty seven she finds that magic has chosen her to become the third godmother. As she receives her magic she finds she has trouble controlling it which only makes her more endearing to the reader.
Ms. Stevens shows Stormy as a very caring, loving and strong character.
When Stormy meets the other two godmothers there is an instant bond of friendship as if they had been friends forever. This story brings unlikely people together to fight to keep the Arcani safe and protected. Friendships old and new seem as natural as the new fairy godmothers complement each other even if they don’t know each other that well yet. Each is very strong alone but even more so when they are together. As they gather strength from each other to defeat the enemies.
With the other Godmothers wanted for treason and in hiding the Arcani Counsel, takes Stormy into their protective custody placing their guards on her. Hunter, strong, loyal and handsome falls for Stormy. Things aren’t smooth in this hot and stormy (no pun intended) relationship.
Ms. Stevens weaves a magical tale that is full of emotions, making you fall in love with all of the characters as they draw you in with their love for life and wanting to do what is right.
Ms. Stevens has a hit on her hands as I found myself laughing, crying and falling in love. I am going to have to read the first two books in the series and this one again to find how it all started. I hope that there are more of the godmothers in future books and maybe one where Tank finds his true love….
March 27, 2012
I have really enjoyed the Time of Transition trilogy. This series is light-hearted fun, with sweet love stories and a nice plot centering around magic. Each book in the series features one new-found fairy godmother. Book one was Kristin's story, book two was Reggie's story, and book three was Stormy's story. I really connected with Kristin and Reggie, and found a lot of my own attributes in them. I had a harder time connecting with Stormy, though. She was just so different from the other two godmothers, so headstrong and stubborn. I did like and respect her, though, especially her passion for everything in her life.
Like Kristin and Reggie, Stormy is living her life and suddenly finds out she is a fairy godmother. She is incredulous and doesn't believe that she has the power to wield magic. She quickly finds herself in a precarious position, though, as the other godmothers are in hiding from the magical Council. Stormy is soon embroiled in the conflict between the godmothers and the Council, and has to choose sides. In the middle of all of this is her guard, Hunter. Hunter and Stormy both chafe at the situation: Stormy doesn't want a guard and Hunter wants to be off doing bigger things. But, slowly, they begin to respect each other and that respect starts to build into attraction.
The events in the first two books led up to the conclusion of the series in Wishful Thinking. And I was totally happy with the ending: Stevens knows how to deliver a happily ever after without it being too cloyingly sweet or overdone. I enjoyed the plot twists and found myself surprised at the way the story concluded.
Overall, I really enjoyed Wishful Thinking, and the Time of Transition series. I would recommend it to fans of romance, magical realism, and anyone looking for a fun read.
Like Kristin and Reggie, Stormy is living her life and suddenly finds out she is a fairy godmother. She is incredulous and doesn't believe that she has the power to wield magic. She quickly finds herself in a precarious position, though, as the other godmothers are in hiding from the magical Council. Stormy is soon embroiled in the conflict between the godmothers and the Council, and has to choose sides. In the middle of all of this is her guard, Hunter. Hunter and Stormy both chafe at the situation: Stormy doesn't want a guard and Hunter wants to be off doing bigger things. But, slowly, they begin to respect each other and that respect starts to build into attraction.
The events in the first two books led up to the conclusion of the series in Wishful Thinking. And I was totally happy with the ending: Stevens knows how to deliver a happily ever after without it being too cloyingly sweet or overdone. I enjoyed the plot twists and found myself surprised at the way the story concluded.
Overall, I really enjoyed Wishful Thinking, and the Time of Transition series. I would recommend it to fans of romance, magical realism, and anyone looking for a fun read.
October 29, 2012
Stormy Jones-Smythe is a Groundling, a person who cannot perform magic. Both of her fathers are Arcani (magic-users), but Stormy has never been made to feel as if she is lacking some way – even though she feels it from time to time. Imagine her surprise when she is interrupted in her art studio by the three fairy godmothers and informed she is one of the next fairy godmothers. The rub is all of the fairy godmothers are considered outlaws at the moment and are accused of treason, but Stormy accepts the great honor. In order to keep Stormy from running to the godmothers and being considered a traitor, she is assigned a Guard (aptly named Hunter) who is Oathed to the council. While sparks of magic and passion fly between Stormy and Hunter, will she be able to clear the godmothers’ names?
‘Wishful Thinking’ is the third book in the “Time of Transition” series, the first two being the stories of the other 2 new fairy godmothers. I wish (pun intended!) I had read the first two books in this series before reading ‘Wishful Thinking’, but there was still enough detail to understand and enjoy this installment. Regardless, I did like ‘Wishful Thinking’ very much and I would love to see other books featuring the Arcani and other magical beings/creatures. Stormy definitely embodies her name, as she is determined and quick-tempered, but full of love and generosity. She’s new to having magic and the learning curve is steep, but she’s spending time honing her skills under the watchful eye of the Council. I liked the characters and the world Ms. Stevens has created, plus the heat factor will knock your socks off!
Time of Transition series: The Wish List (1), As You Wish (2), Wishful Thinking (3)
‘Wishful Thinking’ is the third book in the “Time of Transition” series, the first two being the stories of the other 2 new fairy godmothers. I wish (pun intended!) I had read the first two books in this series before reading ‘Wishful Thinking’, but there was still enough detail to understand and enjoy this installment. Regardless, I did like ‘Wishful Thinking’ very much and I would love to see other books featuring the Arcani and other magical beings/creatures. Stormy definitely embodies her name, as she is determined and quick-tempered, but full of love and generosity. She’s new to having magic and the learning curve is steep, but she’s spending time honing her skills under the watchful eye of the Council. I liked the characters and the world Ms. Stevens has created, plus the heat factor will knock your socks off!
Time of Transition series: The Wish List (1), As You Wish (2), Wishful Thinking (3)
December 26, 2015
Review copy provided by author
Why I Read this Book: There are all sorts of paranormal and fantasy books out there with vampires, werewolves, shifters, and the like. So it was refreshing to read this series, which centers around fairy godmothers.
What I Liked: The main story, containing all 3 of the new fairy godmothers, comes full circle in Wishful Thinking. It’s been a fun ride.
I love how the author utilized Twitter in the storyline. It may (or may not) date this novel in the future but it was clever nonetheless. I like when authors embrace our current technology and incorporate it in their stories.
The magical world wasn’t too complex so it makes for an easy and carefree reading experience.
Hyacinth. Oh Hyacinth. I loved her. Sensible woman and not a selfish bone in her body.
What I Didn’t Like: The final ‘showdown’ happened pretty quickly. There could have been a little more to it but for a light read it didn’t bother me too much.
Memorable Moment:
Overall Impression: This was a fun, light series that I’ve enjoyed reading it since the beginning. I’m not entirely sure if Wishful Thinking marks an end to this series; the ultimate story came around full circle and it feels complete. But there’s room for growth if the author chooses to expand on the series further.
Why I Read this Book: There are all sorts of paranormal and fantasy books out there with vampires, werewolves, shifters, and the like. So it was refreshing to read this series, which centers around fairy godmothers.
What I Liked: The main story, containing all 3 of the new fairy godmothers, comes full circle in Wishful Thinking. It’s been a fun ride.
I love how the author utilized Twitter in the storyline. It may (or may not) date this novel in the future but it was clever nonetheless. I like when authors embrace our current technology and incorporate it in their stories.
The magical world wasn’t too complex so it makes for an easy and carefree reading experience.
Hyacinth. Oh Hyacinth. I loved her. Sensible woman and not a selfish bone in her body.
What I Didn’t Like: The final ‘showdown’ happened pretty quickly. There could have been a little more to it but for a light read it didn’t bother me too much.
Memorable Moment:
“You used magic on me. You said ‘I want you naked.’ Now I can’t keep clothes on.”
Overall Impression: This was a fun, light series that I’ve enjoyed reading it since the beginning. I’m not entirely sure if Wishful Thinking marks an end to this series; the ultimate story came around full circle and it feels complete. But there’s room for growth if the author chooses to expand on the series further.
May 5, 2012
I gave it 3.5 stars
WISHFUL THINKING is book 3 in the Time of Transition series but it happens to be the first book of the series that I read. Although I'm sure the whole back story would have been nice to know I at no time felt like I completely missed out on things.
As a groundling raised by two wizard fathers Stormy has come to terms with the fact that she is no way magical. That all changes when the Aunts show up and present her with her new wand as she has been chosen by the magic to be the third godmother.
I liked Stormy, she was spunky and down to earth. Hunter was also very likable. He is a rule follower and is given the task of protecting story but Stormy calls to his senses more then anything ever has. Their romance was slow starting but strong and very easy to fall into. I really liked the scenes with all the Godmothers together. I don't know their personalities like I know Stormy but they all fit together well. The ending felt a bit rushed for a finale to the trilogy but without having read the first two books and knowing what happened in them I cant really say if it tied up all lose ends as a whole. I felt satisfied with the ending of Hunter and Stormy's story though. I might just go back and read books 1 and 2 but was fine with reading book 3 as a standalone.
WISHFUL THINKING is book 3 in the Time of Transition series but it happens to be the first book of the series that I read. Although I'm sure the whole back story would have been nice to know I at no time felt like I completely missed out on things.
As a groundling raised by two wizard fathers Stormy has come to terms with the fact that she is no way magical. That all changes when the Aunts show up and present her with her new wand as she has been chosen by the magic to be the third godmother.
I liked Stormy, she was spunky and down to earth. Hunter was also very likable. He is a rule follower and is given the task of protecting story but Stormy calls to his senses more then anything ever has. Their romance was slow starting but strong and very easy to fall into. I really liked the scenes with all the Godmothers together. I don't know their personalities like I know Stormy but they all fit together well. The ending felt a bit rushed for a finale to the trilogy but without having read the first two books and knowing what happened in them I cant really say if it tied up all lose ends as a whole. I felt satisfied with the ending of Hunter and Stormy's story though. I might just go back and read books 1 and 2 but was fine with reading book 3 as a standalone.
May 14, 2012
This was a cute PNR! I like the idea of fairy godmothers, and even though this is the third book in the series, it's definitely a stand-alone novel as well. I hadn't read Ms. Stevens before, but I won the book from the Qwillery blog and enjoyed it so much I'm planning on catching up on the first two books in the series. If you're a fan of PNR, I think you'll enjoy this lighthearted romance.
I do wish the publisher had done a better job with the cover. This cover is just awful! When I got the book I thought it had been self-published, because the cover image is so terrible. The male's hair looks like a bad toupee, and the tattoo on Stormy's left shoulder looks like she got some dirt on her shoulder. This does a serious disservice to the novel, because I would never in a million years have picked this book up in the bookstore. That's a real shame, because the novel is well-written and obviously professionally edited. Hopefully Ms. Stevens' books will do well enough that Tor will spend a bit more on her covers in the future.
I do wish the publisher had done a better job with the cover. This cover is just awful! When I got the book I thought it had been self-published, because the cover image is so terrible. The male's hair looks like a bad toupee, and the tattoo on Stormy's left shoulder looks like she got some dirt on her shoulder. This does a serious disservice to the novel, because I would never in a million years have picked this book up in the bookstore. That's a real shame, because the novel is well-written and obviously professionally edited. Hopefully Ms. Stevens' books will do well enough that Tor will spend a bit more on her covers in the future.
February 18, 2017
Wishful Thinking is the third book in the Time of transition series and it's a very good end to the trilogy but hopefully not the end to Gabi Steven's Arcani World.
The third new fairy godmother Stormy Jones-Smythe is a strong and caring character and I liked her right away. Finally all the godmothers come together in this story and we also meet the great and quirky characters from the first two books again. The romance between Stormy and Hunter is sweet, funny and believable.
The Council is still sure the godmothers betrayed the Arcani World and the godmothers have to stop the real threat in order to proof their innocence. Stormy has to choose between her loyalty to the godmothers and her love for Hunter Merrick, who is loyal to the Council.
I recommend this series to everyone who likes a magical Urban Fantasy / Paranormal Romance with great characters. It would be really great to read more stories from the Arcani world Gabi Stevens created!
My rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
The third new fairy godmother Stormy Jones-Smythe is a strong and caring character and I liked her right away. Finally all the godmothers come together in this story and we also meet the great and quirky characters from the first two books again. The romance between Stormy and Hunter is sweet, funny and believable.
The Council is still sure the godmothers betrayed the Arcani World and the godmothers have to stop the real threat in order to proof their innocence. Stormy has to choose between her loyalty to the godmothers and her love for Hunter Merrick, who is loyal to the Council.
I recommend this series to everyone who likes a magical Urban Fantasy / Paranormal Romance with great characters. It would be really great to read more stories from the Arcani world Gabi Stevens created!
My rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
August 7, 2012
While I liked both Stormy and Hunter, and I liked the story it wasn't what I expected. The aunts were adorable and awesome as usual, but at the end I do wonder what happened to the guys that they were with (and they totally were).
Sometimes covers lie, but worse than that is when the blurb lies. Again I can't blame the author but still I'm angry that I couldn't enjoy because I was lead to believe that I was getting something else.
And in between As You Wish and this book I also realised something, Elenka the villian of the last time of transition and a fairy godmother means that there were four of them.
But despite my publisher rage, I would certainly pick up something else by Ms Stevens.
Sometimes covers lie, but worse than that is when the blurb lies. Again I can't blame the author but still I'm angry that I couldn't enjoy because I was lead to believe that I was getting something else.
And in between As You Wish and this book I also realised something, Elenka the villian of the last time of transition and a fairy godmother means that there were four of them.
But despite my publisher rage, I would certainly pick up something else by Ms Stevens.
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June 22, 2012have to think on my review of this book. not really sure how I felt.
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I am not sure where I stand on this book. I liked the story. But did not love. I have to admit that I ended up skimming a lot of parts in the book. I like the hero of this book Hunter is a straight up kind of guy. The heroine Stormy I never really connected with her. I am not really sure what I can say...
If you love the first two books in Gabi’s series I think you will be happy with Wishful Thinking. And this is maybe where I went wrong. I started with book 3.
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I am not sure where I stand on this book. I liked the story. But did not love. I have to admit that I ended up skimming a lot of parts in the book. I like the hero of this book Hunter is a straight up kind of guy. The heroine Stormy I never really connected with her. I am not really sure what I can say...
If you love the first two books in Gabi’s series I think you will be happy with Wishful Thinking. And this is maybe where I went wrong. I started with book 3.
December 3, 2012
This was the final story about the Arcani godmothers. I liked this series and the characters that were introduced in this final book in the series. Stormy was fierce and clever, considering she grew up as a Groundling and became a godmother without any training in magic, though her 2 dads were wizards. I think the evil guy in the book was well done. I really did hate the guy, and was rooting for the good team the entire time...
April 11, 2016
This was one of the few series that I was sad to see end. I loved how all three stories were combined. The romance between the three couples in the series, as well as the new godmother's relationships with their families, the other godmothers, and each other, was satisfying yet I find that I will miss this world that Gabi Stevens has created. It was a wonderful ending and I wholeheartedly recommend this series!!
March 10, 2016
Final de la saga, donde se resuelve la trama y conocemos a la tercera hada madrina... Creo que desde el punto de vista de la historia de las hadas es el mas flojillo y del final contra Lucas esperaba mas, al go mas elaborado y pensado pero bueno.... No es de los mejores para una tarde de lluvia se deja leer!!!
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December 3, 2012Really enjoyed this book though I havent read the previous 2. The guy on the cover toug is a wannabe rentacop, blah. Enjoyed,the pot not mch suspense but interesting and actioning with hot men and awesome chicks.
May 29, 2012
Very cute series! I really enjoyed all three of these books.
March 25, 2012
3.5/5 review soon
March 26, 2015
Curses! I hate it when I accidentally read a series out of order, especially when I read the last book first. Will have to catch up on the other two, stat! I want the full story!
September 17, 2012
I was so sad to see this trilogy come to an end. :( It felt like loosing great friends.
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