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Wish
Body shaming and bullying are real...
And they've never been more real for anyone than they are for Lenai. Having spent her whole life underweight, abnormally thin, and biracial, she's grown accustomed to the cruel world's teasing and ridicule.
Lenai has learned to keep to herself to avoid the conflict that results from the jealousy and envy radiating from those around her.
She keeps quiet to avoid confrontation with her boyfriend, Kameer, who has become an abusive, gaslighting manipulator over the years because sometimes it's just easier to not say anything and keep the peace than to stand up for herself.
When Upstage Fashions hires a new employee to help manage the plus sized section, Lenai finds an instant best friend in her new coworker, Rhea, a gorgeous plus sized beauty with ambitions to make it big in the fashion industry. Full of confidence with a no-nonsense attitude, Rhea encourages Lenai to become her best self, starting with removing things she used to think were normal, even though Rhea is struggling with conflict of her own.
When a health scare threatens to bring all of Rhea's ambitions to a screeching halt, and an extreme situation flips Lenai's life upside down, the two of them agree to become accountability partners to make sure they are both able to see their dreams come true.
The two of them finally find themselves fed up with the mistreatment they're enduring, and nothing will stop them from getting some get back when it's all said and done. The glow up becomes too real for some people to handle because it really is no fun when the rabbit has the gun.
And they've never been more real for anyone than they are for Lenai. Having spent her whole life underweight, abnormally thin, and biracial, she's grown accustomed to the cruel world's teasing and ridicule.
Lenai has learned to keep to herself to avoid the conflict that results from the jealousy and envy radiating from those around her.
She keeps quiet to avoid confrontation with her boyfriend, Kameer, who has become an abusive, gaslighting manipulator over the years because sometimes it's just easier to not say anything and keep the peace than to stand up for herself.
When Upstage Fashions hires a new employee to help manage the plus sized section, Lenai finds an instant best friend in her new coworker, Rhea, a gorgeous plus sized beauty with ambitions to make it big in the fashion industry. Full of confidence with a no-nonsense attitude, Rhea encourages Lenai to become her best self, starting with removing things she used to think were normal, even though Rhea is struggling with conflict of her own.
When a health scare threatens to bring all of Rhea's ambitions to a screeching halt, and an extreme situation flips Lenai's life upside down, the two of them agree to become accountability partners to make sure they are both able to see their dreams come true.
The two of them finally find themselves fed up with the mistreatment they're enduring, and nothing will stop them from getting some get back when it's all said and done. The glow up becomes too real for some people to handle because it really is no fun when the rabbit has the gun.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2023
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December 10, 2023
Trash, transphobic and an outdated ploy
The writing was good but I couldn't get pass the casual transphobia amongst other things. The use of slurs freely makes me question the authors intent or ability to write lgbt characters. I only kept writing hoping it would get better but it never did
The writing was good but I couldn't get pass the casual transphobia amongst other things. The use of slurs freely makes me question the authors intent or ability to write lgbt characters. I only kept writing hoping it would get better but it never did
March 15, 2025
Such a great inspiring story
I loved this book from beginning to end! This book spoke directly to my heart and soul! I would recommend this book a million times to anyone who ever doubted themselves and their ability to come out on top!!!
Kween Pen wrote this book with her soul!!
I loved this book from beginning to end! This book spoke directly to my heart and soul! I would recommend this book a million times to anyone who ever doubted themselves and their ability to come out on top!!!
Kween Pen wrote this book with her soul!!
November 22, 2025
Loved it!
Wish is one of many books I collected from BRAE 2025. I love supporting and discovering new authors. The drama will definitely keep you engaged and full of laughs. I love Rhea and Lenai’s relationship; true definition of BFFS
Wish is one of many books I collected from BRAE 2025. I love supporting and discovering new authors. The drama will definitely keep you engaged and full of laughs. I love Rhea and Lenai’s relationship; true definition of BFFS
November 8, 2025
Wanted to choke shame Karina, kameer, and Harper. Hate how one of the only likeable characters used transphobic language. One M/F couple and one F/F couple
September 20, 2025
it was ok….
I liked the story line but some parts just seemed like the author was rambling. Very funny and it made me laugh throughout the book, I just wish it flowed better. Glad it ended on a good note !
I liked the story line but some parts just seemed like the author was rambling. Very funny and it made me laugh throughout the book, I just wish it flowed better. Glad it ended on a good note !
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