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Dying Wish
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR I have three major loves in my life: my family, my best friend Becky, and ballet. Elijah Turner is quickly becoming the fourth.
He's been around as long as I can remember. But now he's much more than just the annoying guy at school.
My life was working out perfectly...until it got turned upside down.
He's been around as long as I can remember. But now he's much more than just the annoying guy at school.
My life was working out perfectly...until it got turned upside down.
402 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2017
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Margaret McHeyzer
51 books1,180 followersNEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF UGLY AND MISTRUST
I’m a two-time New York Times bestselling author for my stand-alone books Ugly and Mistrust. To date I’ve published over 30 books!
I’m first generation Australian born and live in Sydney with my husband, two daughters and my rescue-dog, Kingston!
I love to write stories to connect my readers to my strong, courageous characters…with some spice sprinkled between the pages.
The characters I write about can pop into my mind anytime and anywhere. From the shower, to washing dishes, playing with my puppy or even in my dreams. My characters can sometimes be intrusive, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Thank you for taking this journey with me and I truly hope you love reading my stories as much as I love writing them.
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January 6, 2017
4 Stars
Dying Wish
Margaret McHeyzer
Releases January 8, 2017
YA
Margaret never ceases to amaze me with her story telling. I’ve read all of her books, it doesn’t matter if it’s a Hot Boss woman, A Master story, A Motorcycle Club, A Chef, an abusive Father, High School Cheerleader, Aspiring Ballerina…the stories are unstoppable. You can’t stop reading them.
This book, Dying Wish is no exception. Hearing through the grapevine that the trip to Costco for Tissues was a must before reading this, I stocked up and hit the couch.
Alice is a sweet young high school student…. the perfect child. Since the age of 4, Ballet has been her life. She has every intention of growing up and dancing with the American Ballet Theater.
Becky and Alice are best friends; they are more like sisters. Becky is the wilder one and into playing her guitar. Becky’s mother passed away and since then, Alice’s parents especially her mom has taken Becky under her wing as another daughter.
Elijah is the Man whore in school. Plus, he has picked on Alice since elementary school. Is it true what they say, if a young boy picks on a girl, it’s really because he likes her?
This book is told in 2 parts and very well written. It is true, you might need some tissue while reading this book. But as with Margaret’s way of telling a story, you will have many different waves of emotions while reading this one. Your High’s and Low’s but they come together very well.
Dying Wish
Margaret McHeyzer
Releases January 8, 2017
YA
Margaret never ceases to amaze me with her story telling. I’ve read all of her books, it doesn’t matter if it’s a Hot Boss woman, A Master story, A Motorcycle Club, A Chef, an abusive Father, High School Cheerleader, Aspiring Ballerina…the stories are unstoppable. You can’t stop reading them.
This book, Dying Wish is no exception. Hearing through the grapevine that the trip to Costco for Tissues was a must before reading this, I stocked up and hit the couch.
Alice is a sweet young high school student…. the perfect child. Since the age of 4, Ballet has been her life. She has every intention of growing up and dancing with the American Ballet Theater.
Becky and Alice are best friends; they are more like sisters. Becky is the wilder one and into playing her guitar. Becky’s mother passed away and since then, Alice’s parents especially her mom has taken Becky under her wing as another daughter.
Elijah is the Man whore in school. Plus, he has picked on Alice since elementary school. Is it true what they say, if a young boy picks on a girl, it’s really because he likes her?
This book is told in 2 parts and very well written. It is true, you might need some tissue while reading this book. But as with Margaret’s way of telling a story, you will have many different waves of emotions while reading this one. Your High’s and Low’s but they come together very well.
December 19, 2016
DYING WISH: This is a very very hard review to write up if I want to keep it as close to spoiler free as I can. Just know by looking at the title it’s going to hurt like a bitch. It’s emotionally raw, terrifyingly real, heartbreakingly remarkable. I feel like a cow prodder has zapped me in the heart with the feels that rushed through my blood stream, I went through every emotion possible to humankind. I laughed, I swooned, I cried, the zaps and feels just kept coming and coming.
In the ’Prologue’ we’re introduced to happy go lucky eighteen year old aspiring ballet dancer Alice, dance is all she dreams about, it’s been her dreams ever since she can remember. Her biggest aspiration is to dance for the American Ballet Theatre, to be their principal dancer.
Add in her quirky best friend Becky and her boyfriend Elijah and this makes for a compelling YA read. I’ve dubbed these characters the 3 musketeers where one starts the other ends, three soul mates till the end.
I was one of the lucky ones to have two soulmates; my beautiful and incredibly spirited best friend, Becky, and my handsome boyfriend, Elijah.
Elijah has had a secret crush on Alice as far back as he can remember, all she remembers is the boy who used to tease her mercilessly, and in elementary school he used to call me ‘germ girl’
A courageous beautiful story about finding love in the most unexpected people, and the strength to carry on when life throws a curveball at the most unexpected time. A time of loss, a time of healing.
I’d seen posts on Facebook where this book had hit a few people hard, put them on an emotional rollercoaster they couldn’t get off, so with trepidation I tip toed into this chanting I will not cry, I will not cry, reaching chapter nineteen (yes I marked it down) my soul felt like it was getting ripped out to feed the devil himself, by that stage it was no use chanting because my tears were pouring down my face. This story gripped me by the heart and stomped on it, no band aide was putting this bugger back together again..Although I’ve loved Margarets books to date I personally feel (and this only my opinion) her strength is the YA genre, twice now she’s brought me to my knees.
I hate that I can't give this a review what it deserves but this is one of the most hardest reviews I've ever written, because either way I go I'd be divulging spoilers and that's a no go zone for me, so my best advice is, be prepared, buy tissues, go in blind, don't look at any written reviews, and just feel, open up your heart and feel everything that this story is going to throw at you.
February 16, 2017
Received from: Margaret McHeyzer
Received Via: NetGalley.com
THE REVIEW
Why this book?
I wanted to read something that would make me cry
What I thought
Like I said I wanted to read something that would make me cry, and a book named Dying Wish seemed like it was just what I needed. Unfortunately I didn't shed a single tear. Mainly because I couldn't connect with the character that died. I also found the romance lacking, something just seemed off about the two.Which is why I like the second part of the book more then the first,that and it was about my favorite characters. With that said even though it dragged a little and it took me forever to read, I did enjoy it and I admit it was beautifully written. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a book full of love and friendship.
Received Via: NetGalley.com
THE REVIEW
Why this book?
I wanted to read something that would make me cry
What I thought
Like I said I wanted to read something that would make me cry, and a book named Dying Wish seemed like it was just what I needed. Unfortunately I didn't shed a single tear. Mainly because I couldn't connect with the character that died. I also found the romance lacking, something just seemed off about the two.Which is why I like the second part of the book more then the first,that and it was about my favorite characters. With that said even though it dragged a little and it took me forever to read, I did enjoy it and I admit it was beautifully written. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a book full of love and friendship.
January 9, 2017
4,5
Esse é daqueles livros que te permitem passar por diferentes emoções ao longo dos capítulos. Você se sente determinada, você sorri, se apaixona, chora e fica de coração partido junto dos três personagens principais, e no fim dá mais uma choradinha para finalizar!
No prólogo somos apresentados a Alice, uma garota de 17 anos que desde sempre estudou ballet e tem como plano ser a melhor bailarina de uma renomada companhia de dança americana. Junto dela estão Becky, sua melhor amiga e Elijah, o garoto que vai dar duro para ganhar seu coração. Somando esses elementos temos então uma série de acontecimentos mostrados ao longo das páginas que resultam em uma constatação: Dying Wish é um livro sobre o encontro de três almas gêmeas destinadas a se encontrarem em algum momento de suas vidas.
Entre a escola, o tempo que passa em casa e os treinos de dança, Alice desperta a atenção de Elijah, o colega de escola que demostra sempre que pode seu interesse pela bailarina. E ela também tem sua melhor amiga Becky para dividir seus momentos mais importantes. As duas são completamente diferentes uma da outra mas se completam do jeito que são. Juntos os três se tornam inseparáveis e também aquele trio leal que faz tudo pelo outro, nos bons e maus momentos. Eles cresecem , enfrentam problemas, amadurecem e se tornam protagonistas de uma história sobre encontrar o amor e carregá-lo ao longo da vida, mesmo diante do inexperado, das perdas e das curas que necessárias ao longo da vida.
A construção do livro é interessante, são duas partes e muitas emoções em conjunto. Enquanto na primeira parte temos a avalanche de sentimentos, a segunda parte é mais calma e onde tudo entra novamente nos eixos, finalizando com um epílogo que é fofo mas acima de tudo agridoce. O livro tem muitos elementos já utilizados em outras histórias mas aqui ganharam um percurso diferente. O destaque especial fica por conta dos pais de Alice, os mais perfeitos possíveis da literatura. Como eu quis ir lá visitá-los, jantar com eles...rs
Dying Wish foi o responsável pela minha primeira ressaca literária do ano e também minha estreia nas obras da autora. Compensou demais. <3
Esse é daqueles livros que te permitem passar por diferentes emoções ao longo dos capítulos. Você se sente determinada, você sorri, se apaixona, chora e fica de coração partido junto dos três personagens principais, e no fim dá mais uma choradinha para finalizar!
No prólogo somos apresentados a Alice, uma garota de 17 anos que desde sempre estudou ballet e tem como plano ser a melhor bailarina de uma renomada companhia de dança americana. Junto dela estão Becky, sua melhor amiga e Elijah, o garoto que vai dar duro para ganhar seu coração. Somando esses elementos temos então uma série de acontecimentos mostrados ao longo das páginas que resultam em uma constatação: Dying Wish é um livro sobre o encontro de três almas gêmeas destinadas a se encontrarem em algum momento de suas vidas.
Entre a escola, o tempo que passa em casa e os treinos de dança, Alice desperta a atenção de Elijah, o colega de escola que demostra sempre que pode seu interesse pela bailarina. E ela também tem sua melhor amiga Becky para dividir seus momentos mais importantes. As duas são completamente diferentes uma da outra mas se completam do jeito que são. Juntos os três se tornam inseparáveis e também aquele trio leal que faz tudo pelo outro, nos bons e maus momentos. Eles cresecem , enfrentam problemas, amadurecem e se tornam protagonistas de uma história sobre encontrar o amor e carregá-lo ao longo da vida, mesmo diante do inexperado, das perdas e das curas que necessárias ao longo da vida.
A construção do livro é interessante, são duas partes e muitas emoções em conjunto. Enquanto na primeira parte temos a avalanche de sentimentos, a segunda parte é mais calma e onde tudo entra novamente nos eixos, finalizando com um epílogo que é fofo mas acima de tudo agridoce. O livro tem muitos elementos já utilizados em outras histórias mas aqui ganharam um percurso diferente. O destaque especial fica por conta dos pais de Alice, os mais perfeitos possíveis da literatura. Como eu quis ir lá visitá-los, jantar com eles...rs
Dying Wish foi o responsável pela minha primeira ressaca literária do ano e também minha estreia nas obras da autora. Compensou demais. <3
January 4, 2017
I finished this book a few days ago. Yet I wasn't ready to be finished with the characters and storyline. To say I had my heart broken, would be an understatement. To say this is the most I've ever cried in a book, would be the absolute truth. At times I wasn't sure I could finish this book, not due to the story line not grabbing me, but due falling in love with the characters and feeling everything they did. At times I couldn't even see my kindle screen, the tears were that heavy.
When you have personally been affected by the big C word, whether it be yourself or your family, some feelings never leave you. Reading this story, I just wanted to hug my Dad tighter (2 years in remission). It reminded me that everyday is a gift, not a right.
Alice and Becky have such a beautiful friendship. 2 totally different girls who balance each other out perfectly. Add in Elijah and you have a great group of friends, who would do anything and everything for each other. Elijah and Alice's relationship took a little while to build but it was worth the wait. In so many ways. Alice's parents were great. Such love birds showing both girls what true love looks like.
It's hard to review this book with out giving too much away. Though, whilst writing my review, Im wanting to reread the book. I'm so happy Margaret released this book in one and broke it up into 2 parts. Part one gave my emotions a roller coaster of a ride. Part 2 slowly put it all back together.
I can't wait for you all to read Dying Wish. I didn't see one particular story line in part 2. You will know which story line I'm talking about when you read it. It's just beautiful and proves that even in death a person can still have such a strong influence in your life.
Margaret thank you for writing such a raw story line. A topic many would shy away from, but sadly is apart of so many of our lives.
Yes I cried, I sobbed. I was a mess. I read the book within 24 hours. I needed the ending. I needed to see how it all worked out. I was not disappointed.
When you have personally been affected by the big C word, whether it be yourself or your family, some feelings never leave you. Reading this story, I just wanted to hug my Dad tighter (2 years in remission). It reminded me that everyday is a gift, not a right.
Alice and Becky have such a beautiful friendship. 2 totally different girls who balance each other out perfectly. Add in Elijah and you have a great group of friends, who would do anything and everything for each other. Elijah and Alice's relationship took a little while to build but it was worth the wait. In so many ways. Alice's parents were great. Such love birds showing both girls what true love looks like.
It's hard to review this book with out giving too much away. Though, whilst writing my review, Im wanting to reread the book. I'm so happy Margaret released this book in one and broke it up into 2 parts. Part one gave my emotions a roller coaster of a ride. Part 2 slowly put it all back together.
I can't wait for you all to read Dying Wish. I didn't see one particular story line in part 2. You will know which story line I'm talking about when you read it. It's just beautiful and proves that even in death a person can still have such a strong influence in your life.
Margaret thank you for writing such a raw story line. A topic many would shy away from, but sadly is apart of so many of our lives.
Yes I cried, I sobbed. I was a mess. I read the book within 24 hours. I needed the ending. I needed to see how it all worked out. I was not disappointed.
February 13, 2017
I received a NetGalley ARC of this book for my honest review.
A definite 4 star read. It could have been 5, but something about it kept niggling at my mind. Everything was too perfect. Our heroine - too sweet, too kind, too generous, too accepting...just too perfect. Oh don't get me wrong, I cried my little heart out. It was a beautiful story about young, soulmate love...and leaving this earth too soon. But it all seem contrived to bring out the waterworks, which it did.
If you like young love, if you like soulmates, if you like angst and a good gut punch, then this is for you. The writing was beautiful. I was at the car wash waiting and thought I'd read a little bit to pass the time. Big mistake - the tears were flowing, so I had to stop reading so I didn't look like a blubbering fool. No one gets that emotional over a car wash (even if it was really clean and shiny)!
A definite 4 star read. It could have been 5, but something about it kept niggling at my mind. Everything was too perfect. Our heroine - too sweet, too kind, too generous, too accepting...just too perfect. Oh don't get me wrong, I cried my little heart out. It was a beautiful story about young, soulmate love...and leaving this earth too soon. But it all seem contrived to bring out the waterworks, which it did.
If you like young love, if you like soulmates, if you like angst and a good gut punch, then this is for you. The writing was beautiful. I was at the car wash waiting and thought I'd read a little bit to pass the time. Big mistake - the tears were flowing, so I had to stop reading so I didn't look like a blubbering fool. No one gets that emotional over a car wash (even if it was really clean and shiny)!
January 7, 2017
ARC received for an honest review
Firstly, I want to say that I don't read may YA books these days. I am an old fart and sometimes they are just waaaaaay too young for me.
But a Margaret McHezyer YA is oe that I will always pick up and read.
Before you start, make sure you pick up some of these - you are going to need them
It is hard for me to write this review without spoiling anything, but the title alone should lead you to know it is going to hurt like a bitch to read.
Alice, Elijah and Becky's story (no cheating or threesomes, their stories are just intertwined) is a beautiful, but heartbreaking story of love and loss.
I messaged the author whilst I was reading this book, cursing her for the fact that my heart had been ripped out, torn to pieces and trodden on as I was reading. This is such an emotional book, if you don't shed at least one tear you must not have a heart! I am not a huge crier (sure I get tears) when reading, but this was an USC (ugly snot cry) book for me.
"What we'll have won't be epic Alice. It will be legendary."
I became emotionally invested in our lovelies. Their story gripped me like a vice around my heart, and I had to know what would happen to them all.
I did let Ms McHeyzer know that I would be sending her a bill for all the tissues I needed during my read.
I had to walk away on more than one occasion as the raw, gritty emotion got to me. But I couldn't stay away for long.
Buy this book. Read it. It is amazing.
Firstly, I want to say that I don't read may YA books these days. I am an old fart and sometimes they are just waaaaaay too young for me.
But a Margaret McHezyer YA is oe that I will always pick up and read.
Before you start, make sure you pick up some of these - you are going to need them
It is hard for me to write this review without spoiling anything, but the title alone should lead you to know it is going to hurt like a bitch to read.
Alice, Elijah and Becky's story (no cheating or threesomes, their stories are just intertwined) is a beautiful, but heartbreaking story of love and loss.
I messaged the author whilst I was reading this book, cursing her for the fact that my heart had been ripped out, torn to pieces and trodden on as I was reading. This is such an emotional book, if you don't shed at least one tear you must not have a heart! I am not a huge crier (sure I get tears) when reading, but this was an USC (ugly snot cry) book for me.
"What we'll have won't be epic Alice. It will be legendary."
I became emotionally invested in our lovelies. Their story gripped me like a vice around my heart, and I had to know what would happen to them all.
I did let Ms McHeyzer know that I would be sending her a bill for all the tissues I needed during my read.
I had to walk away on more than one occasion as the raw, gritty emotion got to me. But I couldn't stay away for long.
Buy this book. Read it. It is amazing.
June 8, 2017
Honest review based on an ARC provided by Netgalley. Many thanks to the publisher for this opportunity.
This was disappointing. While I have noticed mine is the unpopular opinion, I don't understand how everyone seems to think differently.
Alice dedicates all of herself to ballet until Elijah suddenly shows interest in her, and she notices herself reciprocate. But things change and put that fairy-tale love to test.
I can't decide what was the biggest problem, the fact this was supposed to be two books—one focused on Alice and another on her best friend Becky—or how suddenly people fell for each other. Not love at first sight but as irritating as any kind of instalove.
Back to the first problem, I'd surely like this book better had the author organized it better and made Becky the sole protagonist. Alice is nice and too nice. They literally say that and repeat it through the whole book. Boring and surely untrustworthy.
Most of the development follows the either all-too-sudden or the too-much-luck patterns. Even though I can't complain about grammar or orthography, the story didn't flow. I've read debut writers with more fewer issues.
I try to evaluate whether this just not my genre or whether I read the book during some unfortunate period already filled with similar plots. I mean, people falling in love while fulfilling some to-do list may fit this but I actually love the trope—although in the case of this book, it was more like falling in love during the first item and spending the rest of the time angsting whether to go for it.
I'm sure a younger reader will be less critical and focus more on the overflowing emotions, which the book had plenty to offer. The characters didn't lack maturity but after you've read so many books with better outlines, you tend to feel bothered.
Not a bad idea, not a bad story and as too-perfect as Alice is described to be, not even she was a bad character. I believe the problem was development, this could benefit from more tinkering in my opinion.
This was disappointing. While I have noticed mine is the unpopular opinion, I don't understand how everyone seems to think differently.
Alice dedicates all of herself to ballet until Elijah suddenly shows interest in her, and she notices herself reciprocate. But things change and put that fairy-tale love to test.
I can't decide what was the biggest problem, the fact this was supposed to be two books—one focused on Alice and another on her best friend Becky—or how suddenly people fell for each other. Not love at first sight but as irritating as any kind of instalove.
Back to the first problem, I'd surely like this book better had the author organized it better and made Becky the sole protagonist. Alice is nice and too nice. They literally say that and repeat it through the whole book. Boring and surely untrustworthy.
Most of the development follows the either all-too-sudden or the too-much-luck patterns. Even though I can't complain about grammar or orthography, the story didn't flow. I've read debut writers with more fewer issues.
I try to evaluate whether this just not my genre or whether I read the book during some unfortunate period already filled with similar plots. I mean, people falling in love while fulfilling some to-do list may fit this but I actually love the trope—although in the case of this book, it was more like falling in love during the first item and spending the rest of the time angsting whether to go for it.
I'm sure a younger reader will be less critical and focus more on the overflowing emotions, which the book had plenty to offer. The characters didn't lack maturity but after you've read so many books with better outlines, you tend to feel bothered.
Not a bad idea, not a bad story and as too-perfect as Alice is described to be, not even she was a bad character. I believe the problem was development, this could benefit from more tinkering in my opinion.
April 26, 2017
Wow. Never did I think a single book could make me feel so much pain, happiness and frustration for the same set of characters. The story pulls you in and takes you for a whirlwind of emotions. Not for the light hearted, this book should definitely be sold with an extra large box of tissues.
Reading this you'll want to be there to fight along side Alice, Elijah and Becky for every step of their journey.
In a word, incredible.
Reading this you'll want to be there to fight along side Alice, Elijah and Becky for every step of their journey.
In a word, incredible.
December 14, 2016
ARC Provided and Reviewed by We’ve Licked that book blog!
5 Beautiful yet heartbreaking Stars
I really don’t know if I have the words for this book to do it the justice it deserves. I really don’t think I can find the words to describe how amazing this book really is.
This book is beautifully written the story is great the feelings are so powerful. It is emotional raw and heart breaking.
Alice and Becky have been best friend’s since they could walk they do everything together
Becky lost her mother at such a young age, But Alice’s mother treats her like her own Daughter.
Can I just say the song that was written for this book is perfect.
Becky loves to play the Guitar and Alice lives and breathes Ballet..
Alice Life was perfect until her life was turned upside down.
I loved the characters the friendship the love they have for each other it was all perfect..
This book will stay with me for a long while. It has touched my heart.
I loved the Love Elijah has for Alice.
5 Beautiful yet heartbreaking Stars
I really don’t know if I have the words for this book to do it the justice it deserves. I really don’t think I can find the words to describe how amazing this book really is.
This book is beautifully written the story is great the feelings are so powerful. It is emotional raw and heart breaking.
Alice and Becky have been best friend’s since they could walk they do everything together
Becky lost her mother at such a young age, But Alice’s mother treats her like her own Daughter.
Can I just say the song that was written for this book is perfect.
Becky loves to play the Guitar and Alice lives and breathes Ballet..
Alice Life was perfect until her life was turned upside down.
I loved the characters the friendship the love they have for each other it was all perfect..
This book will stay with me for a long while. It has touched my heart.
I loved the Love Elijah has for Alice.
January 8, 2017
Becky, Alice and Elijah have a bond that is as close as a blood relative and will withstand any obstacle thrown at them. Nothing will break their bond - even death. Alice is every parents dream child and well liked by all her peers. Becky is still an adorable teen, but more out going. She has had to rely on Alice and her parents after her own mother passed away. Elijah has had a crush on Alice for a while - since elementary school - and he now has his mind set on wooing her. Alice is determined to be a Prima Ballerina and works extremely hard to achieve her advance levels first attempt. But it all takes a toll on her body and she ends up in hospital for tests. Not in a million years did they guess this outcome.
This is a touching YA novel that is going to break your heart, but has a part two that will also mend it. It's a story of family ties and strong friendships that you will do anything for them. Be prepared for an emotional drama that will come full circle and heal again.
* I received a copy for an honest review *
**Reviewed for JoandIsaLoveBooksBlog**
This is a touching YA novel that is going to break your heart, but has a part two that will also mend it. It's a story of family ties and strong friendships that you will do anything for them. Be prepared for an emotional drama that will come full circle and heal again.
* I received a copy for an honest review *
**Reviewed for JoandIsaLoveBooksBlog**
December 27, 2016
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January 5, 2017
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I gave this book 4.5 stars!
If you loved Thousand Boy Kisses then your going to love this book. I am still trying to get my emotions in check. This book will show you what it takes to be a truly selfless person., what real love is and how it teaches that tomorrow is never promised.
Alice was a beautiful person inside and out and always thought of others. Becky was her best friend and sister and Elijah was Alice's boyfriend. Little did anyone know that life was about to make some big changes.
With Dying Wish can everyone agree to what is being asked?
Grab a box of tissues not only for the first half but the second half to. I love how the author includes everyone from beginning to end. I don't want to ruin it by saying to much but believe me, it so worth the read.
I gave this book 4.5 stars!
If you loved Thousand Boy Kisses then your going to love this book. I am still trying to get my emotions in check. This book will show you what it takes to be a truly selfless person., what real love is and how it teaches that tomorrow is never promised.
Alice was a beautiful person inside and out and always thought of others. Becky was her best friend and sister and Elijah was Alice's boyfriend. Little did anyone know that life was about to make some big changes.
With Dying Wish can everyone agree to what is being asked?
Grab a box of tissues not only for the first half but the second half to. I love how the author includes everyone from beginning to end. I don't want to ruin it by saying to much but believe me, it so worth the read.
January 8, 2017
Five hundred you made cry so hard stars!
What an unbelievably special love story. These characters will Long stay in my heart ❤️
Margaret's writing is filled with so much emotion that I still feel raw.
*I can't write a proper review within spoilers until I've sorted out all the feels I have over thus story
What an unbelievably special love story. These characters will Long stay in my heart ❤️
Margaret's writing is filled with so much emotion that I still feel raw.
*I can't write a proper review within spoilers until I've sorted out all the feels I have over thus story
July 17, 2018
I survive, just
This book really made my heart hurt with so much emotion. But the love you could tell the characters had for each other helped to hold me together enough to get to that ending........It was made for mending
This book really made my heart hurt with so much emotion. But the love you could tell the characters had for each other helped to hold me together enough to get to that ending........It was made for mending
July 3, 2020
I loved this book! I have not ugly cried while reading a book before but this book is amazing!
February 6, 2017
First thing first. Grap a packet of tissues while reading this book you will thank me later. None tell me that when i start reading this book and trust me you gonna need it. Alice, Becky and Elijad story make me cry to the point where i have runny nose.
We will all agree in the fact Alice is selfless, generous and so so so strong but is more than that. She take all of that to another level and i remember putting my phone down and crying like a baby when i found out for her. And the way she handle every thing from that moment she find out help me put thing in perspective. One thing for sure she amaze me by her grace, love, happiness and generosity. The way she love other people especially her family and friends is just mind blowing.
Becky is the king of person who make everything better by just adding to it the good among of sassyness it need. And Elijad i love you. Margaret McHeyzer i don't know if you receive this kind of request a lot but please can you introduce us (me and Elijad)? The first book of 2017 who is going to join my classic categories books with one prescription: "read wherever you need some hope to go trough dark time or just to remind to be thankful."
We will all agree in the fact Alice is selfless, generous and so so so strong but is more than that. She take all of that to another level and i remember putting my phone down and crying like a baby when i found out for her. And the way she handle every thing from that moment she find out help me put thing in perspective. One thing for sure she amaze me by her grace, love, happiness and generosity. The way she love other people especially her family and friends is just mind blowing.
Becky is the king of person who make everything better by just adding to it the good among of sassyness it need. And Elijad i love you. Margaret McHeyzer i don't know if you receive this kind of request a lot but please can you introduce us (me and Elijad)? The first book of 2017 who is going to join my classic categories books with one prescription: "read wherever you need some hope to go trough dark time or just to remind to be thankful."
May 15, 2017
Wow! Make sure you have tissues!
What a beautiful and heart wrenching story! This was so much more than a 5 star read! What an emotional rollercoaster this was to read. As always Margaret did a sensational job!
What a beautiful and heart wrenching story! This was so much more than a 5 star read! What an emotional rollercoaster this was to read. As always Margaret did a sensational job!
October 22, 2017
***6 Stars!!!!
I can usually sit down and write a review in just a few minutes but I can't with this one. I am literally in awe. It's hard to put into words how much I loved this novel. I have written hundreds of reviews and this is definitely one of the hardest for me. I am at a loss for words and if you follow my reviews then you know that means something. This isn't my first Margaret book so I should have seen it coming but no, it was more than I expected. Thank God, I joined her support group. Ok...going to try this.
Alice lives for ballet. She loves her family. She has found her soulmate in the form of her best friend Becky. She is like a sister to her. And recently, she has let the boy that has teased her since grade school into her life. Elijah doesn't just want her. He feels in his heart that she is everything. That she could be the love of his life. He just needs her to believe too. At sixteen, your emotions, thoughts, dreams, passions are all over the place but these three knew exactly what they wanted. To dance. To play guitar. To be more than expected. At sixteen they didn't see what was coming...
I know that was vague but I will talk more about the characters. I have felt connected to fictional characters, many, many times but I have never felt this connected. Ever. I felt like I was right there with them. Laughing at Becky's ridiculousness, watching Alice dance, and driving with Elijah to one of his amazing surprises. And it wasn't just them either, Alice's parents play a major role in all of their lives. They are such a loving and beautiful couple. They make up a extraordinary family. The relationship between Becky and Alice is powerful. The one between Elijah and Alice is breathtaking. I will never forget these characters. They are special and I will keep them in my heart.
Now...feelings. I have never been so physically and emotionally drained from reading a book. My blog partner is in another state and she was worried about me. Now, I do cry while reading. Not always but if I do, it's usually at one specific moment. In this book...I was crying for pages! When I thought I was done, it would happen again. I am going to give you two warnings. One: Have tissues. Two: Prepare for a book hangover. It's rare when I can't just pick up another book after writing my review and moving on. This is one of those times.
Overall...it's one of the most beautifully written novels I have ever read. Even if you don't read YA but you love the emotional ride of a story...read this book!! I don't read many YA books but I love Margaret's writing so it was a must. Thank you, Margaret for the ugly cry! Xoxo
🔹I guess the words came but it took 2 hours instead my usual 20 minutes!
P.S I’m hungry…read the book and you will understand.
Quotes:
“I want it to be perfect, Alice, because that’s what you deserve. And right now, I’m not perfect for you. But I promise you, I will be.”
“Only the best for my princess.”
“A real master of karate wouldn’t be telling me to stop running.”
I can usually sit down and write a review in just a few minutes but I can't with this one. I am literally in awe. It's hard to put into words how much I loved this novel. I have written hundreds of reviews and this is definitely one of the hardest for me. I am at a loss for words and if you follow my reviews then you know that means something. This isn't my first Margaret book so I should have seen it coming but no, it was more than I expected. Thank God, I joined her support group. Ok...going to try this.
Alice lives for ballet. She loves her family. She has found her soulmate in the form of her best friend Becky. She is like a sister to her. And recently, she has let the boy that has teased her since grade school into her life. Elijah doesn't just want her. He feels in his heart that she is everything. That she could be the love of his life. He just needs her to believe too. At sixteen, your emotions, thoughts, dreams, passions are all over the place but these three knew exactly what they wanted. To dance. To play guitar. To be more than expected. At sixteen they didn't see what was coming...
I know that was vague but I will talk more about the characters. I have felt connected to fictional characters, many, many times but I have never felt this connected. Ever. I felt like I was right there with them. Laughing at Becky's ridiculousness, watching Alice dance, and driving with Elijah to one of his amazing surprises. And it wasn't just them either, Alice's parents play a major role in all of their lives. They are such a loving and beautiful couple. They make up a extraordinary family. The relationship between Becky and Alice is powerful. The one between Elijah and Alice is breathtaking. I will never forget these characters. They are special and I will keep them in my heart.
Now...feelings. I have never been so physically and emotionally drained from reading a book. My blog partner is in another state and she was worried about me. Now, I do cry while reading. Not always but if I do, it's usually at one specific moment. In this book...I was crying for pages! When I thought I was done, it would happen again. I am going to give you two warnings. One: Have tissues. Two: Prepare for a book hangover. It's rare when I can't just pick up another book after writing my review and moving on. This is one of those times.
Overall...it's one of the most beautifully written novels I have ever read. Even if you don't read YA but you love the emotional ride of a story...read this book!! I don't read many YA books but I love Margaret's writing so it was a must. Thank you, Margaret for the ugly cry! Xoxo
🔹I guess the words came but it took 2 hours instead my usual 20 minutes!
P.S I’m hungry…read the book and you will understand.
Quotes:
“I want it to be perfect, Alice, because that’s what you deserve. And right now, I’m not perfect for you. But I promise you, I will be.”
“Only the best for my princess.”
“A real master of karate wouldn’t be telling me to stop running.”
February 6, 2017
☆☆☆☆☆
~LYNZI~
“You two are gonna be good together. I can see it in you, Elijah. Alice is going to be your ‘epic’.”
Boy, was Alice his epic! I went into this story, knowing something was going to happen somewheres, and to someone, and it would leave a dying wish, but I definitely wasn't expecting what I got. This book left me broken and sad. I stayed with a lump in my throat for most of it.
Elijah looks me straight in the eyes, and says, “What we’ll have won’t be epic, Alice. It’ll be legendary.”
Alice is a determined teenager. She has one dream in life and it takes everything she is and everything she has, to try and get there. Being a lead Ballerina for the American Theater is all she wants out of life. She pushes herself till her whole body aches and her toes bleed. Perfection is everything. She definitely wasn't expecting or looking to get side tracked by a boy. Especially Elijah. Elijah has always been a pain in her side. He has teased her till no end. So she is thrown for a loop when he comes on to her, and says he wants to be with her.
Elijah has a reputation at school, and it's not a good one. He realizes the one person he wants, is gonna be hard to win over. Him and Alice haven't always had a good relationship. Hell, they aren't even friends. So of course she is shocked and finding it hard to believe he wants her. He's been with prettier and easier girls, but little does she know, that's not anything he wants. He knows they can be amazing together. It's just gonna be a little work to get her to see it too. What makes it a little harder, is her best friend/sister, Becky.
Becky is just as determined when it comes to music, as Alice is to ballet. Becky is an amazing guitarist who has an amazing future ahead of her. She has everything she needs to be a star. She just has to stay on track, continue to practice, and follow her heart. But she also has to have her besties back. She can't have some guy randomly coming in and breaking her girls heart. She won't allow it. So Elijah has to win over not one, but two girls. All to date one.
When everyone is given the worst news ever, they fall apart. It feels likes their world's have come to a complete halt and starts falling apart. Not believing this is the hand they were dealt at such a young age, they try their best to make the best out of it, for as long as they have.
Three soulmates. One ripped away. Two left to grieve.
It's possible for beauty to be born out of the heartache.
If I have books like this to look forward to this year, then it will be a great year in the book world. I am so glad I was able to read and review this one. This one will definitely stay with me. Young love is so beautiful, even thought it's hard. I absolutely loved it.
~LYNZI~
“You two are gonna be good together. I can see it in you, Elijah. Alice is going to be your ‘epic’.”
Boy, was Alice his epic! I went into this story, knowing something was going to happen somewheres, and to someone, and it would leave a dying wish, but I definitely wasn't expecting what I got. This book left me broken and sad. I stayed with a lump in my throat for most of it.
Elijah looks me straight in the eyes, and says, “What we’ll have won’t be epic, Alice. It’ll be legendary.”
Alice is a determined teenager. She has one dream in life and it takes everything she is and everything she has, to try and get there. Being a lead Ballerina for the American Theater is all she wants out of life. She pushes herself till her whole body aches and her toes bleed. Perfection is everything. She definitely wasn't expecting or looking to get side tracked by a boy. Especially Elijah. Elijah has always been a pain in her side. He has teased her till no end. So she is thrown for a loop when he comes on to her, and says he wants to be with her.
Elijah has a reputation at school, and it's not a good one. He realizes the one person he wants, is gonna be hard to win over. Him and Alice haven't always had a good relationship. Hell, they aren't even friends. So of course she is shocked and finding it hard to believe he wants her. He's been with prettier and easier girls, but little does she know, that's not anything he wants. He knows they can be amazing together. It's just gonna be a little work to get her to see it too. What makes it a little harder, is her best friend/sister, Becky.
Becky is just as determined when it comes to music, as Alice is to ballet. Becky is an amazing guitarist who has an amazing future ahead of her. She has everything she needs to be a star. She just has to stay on track, continue to practice, and follow her heart. But she also has to have her besties back. She can't have some guy randomly coming in and breaking her girls heart. She won't allow it. So Elijah has to win over not one, but two girls. All to date one.
When everyone is given the worst news ever, they fall apart. It feels likes their world's have come to a complete halt and starts falling apart. Not believing this is the hand they were dealt at such a young age, they try their best to make the best out of it, for as long as they have.
Three soulmates. One ripped away. Two left to grieve.
It's possible for beauty to be born out of the heartache.
If I have books like this to look forward to this year, then it will be a great year in the book world. I am so glad I was able to read and review this one. This one will definitely stay with me. Young love is so beautiful, even thought it's hard. I absolutely loved it.
December 14, 2018
*I received this book for free from the Author (via YA Books Central) in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Alice is a ballet prodigy. Her best friend Becky has been like sister to Alice since Becky's mother died. When Alice begins a relationship with Elijah she thinks her life is perfect then she receives devastating news.
This novel will make you so emotional. I haven't ugly cried over a novel since my first read of a Kristian Hannah. I had no idea that this novel was going to be so gut wrenching. The author really brought to life the feelings of those who are close to someone who that is going through what Alice is going through.
Alice as a character really touched me. I really felt that she is someone who I would know. Becky and Elijah were still really likable for me but I Alice was a real person to me.
That being said. I really love the first 2/3 more than the ending. (I thought this would be a 5 star read for me through the first part of the book). The last 1/3 is still really great but just didn't bring out the emotion that the first part of the novel did. The ending is important to the story and a main part of the plot not as emotional as the rest of the book.
It's really hard to give express how emotional the book is without giving away spoilers so I'll finish by saying I did really enjoy the 'Dying Wish' and would highly recommend it. It is definitely is one of the deepest and most emotional young adult novels I have read.
*I just want to mention one thing. I am a stickler for settings and believability in contemporaries. The setting where Alice lives is here in North/Central Florida. The descriptions in the story of the area just didn't fit. A big part of the conclusion of the story is that it hasn't rained in a year. This just doesn't happen in Florida or in any subtropical climate. If it did there would be major problems. (Florida in the summer is nothing but rain storms). So it stood out that the characters were so casual about there being absolutely no rain for an entire year.
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January 8, 2017
This is one of the most beautiful stories I have had the pleasure of reading. Dying wish was a heartbreaking story that capture me from the start and it reminded me of the reasons why I love reading so much. It reminded me of the beauty that is in reading a good book. Dying wish is a remarkable read that is one of them reads that will stay with me for a very long time. Margaret McHeyzer has written an incredible heartbreaking and loving story that had me crying so much throughout it. This review will be short because I do not want to give away any spoilers about this story.
Alice was on of the most beautiful characters that I have ever read about. She was an incredible brave character that was so selfless that it brought tears to my eyes with the love that she showed to others. It was beautiful seeing the passion and love that Alice had for ballet. I adored the way the love that she had for her parents, boyfriend and best friend, which she shows over and over throughout the story.
Elijah was one of the most swoon worthy characters within a book that I have read in a long time. He is a selfless and caring character that would do anything for the girl he loves Alice. There was so many times that I had tears up at the things that he arranged for Alice and made me love the character even more.
Becky was Alice’s quirky best friend that I adored so much and I especially loved the relationship that she had with Alice’s parents. It was clear from the start how important she was to Alice and her family. Becky was a very loveable character that I cherished reading about.
Dying wish is the story about Alice who had everything in life that she could ever want. Everything was going perfect for her until it wasn’t anymore.
Margaret McHeyzer has managed to write a story that has all the emotions within it. I felt all the emotions that were happening within the book and what the characters were feeling. I knew from the start that this book would cause me to shed some tears, but I was expecting the gut wrenching ugly sobbing type of tears that happened many times throughout the book. This story really touched me and I loved every second of reading this story. Margaret McHeyzer thank you for giving us readers this beautiful story about these beautiful characters.
Alice was on of the most beautiful characters that I have ever read about. She was an incredible brave character that was so selfless that it brought tears to my eyes with the love that she showed to others. It was beautiful seeing the passion and love that Alice had for ballet. I adored the way the love that she had for her parents, boyfriend and best friend, which she shows over and over throughout the story.
Elijah was one of the most swoon worthy characters within a book that I have read in a long time. He is a selfless and caring character that would do anything for the girl he loves Alice. There was so many times that I had tears up at the things that he arranged for Alice and made me love the character even more.
Becky was Alice’s quirky best friend that I adored so much and I especially loved the relationship that she had with Alice’s parents. It was clear from the start how important she was to Alice and her family. Becky was a very loveable character that I cherished reading about.
Dying wish is the story about Alice who had everything in life that she could ever want. Everything was going perfect for her until it wasn’t anymore.
Margaret McHeyzer has managed to write a story that has all the emotions within it. I felt all the emotions that were happening within the book and what the characters were feeling. I knew from the start that this book would cause me to shed some tears, but I was expecting the gut wrenching ugly sobbing type of tears that happened many times throughout the book. This story really touched me and I loved every second of reading this story. Margaret McHeyzer thank you for giving us readers this beautiful story about these beautiful characters.
February 10, 2017
There is so much I could say about this book, but I would give it away and it might take you a while to read my review (haha). On a serious note, I absolutely loved this book, yes, I did cry several times, but hands down I am so in love. Being this is the first book I have read by this author, it was a wonderful choice and I can say that it will not be my last by this author.
Alice is your sweet girl next door. She loves her parents, her best friend Becky, but can she let Elijah Turner, the school’s playboy into her heart as well. As of right now all she can worry about is just focusing on ballet. But when things in her life start to not make sense and take a turn you can only live for the sweetest moments in life and focus on making every one of those moments count. Even with the one person you don’t want to get close to but in the end, is the love of your life. But as time is never truly ours to say how much we get, would it be so bad to just want to look after and put everyone else first?
Alice is your sweet girl next door. She loves her parents, her best friend Becky, but can she let Elijah Turner, the school’s playboy into her heart as well. As of right now all she can worry about is just focusing on ballet. But when things in her life start to not make sense and take a turn you can only live for the sweetest moments in life and focus on making every one of those moments count. Even with the one person you don’t want to get close to but in the end, is the love of your life. But as time is never truly ours to say how much we get, would it be so bad to just want to look after and put everyone else first?
February 5, 2017
✯✯5 Emotional Stars!!!✯✯
Wow! Margaret McHeyzer legit guts me with every book she writes. I end up speechless, heart pounding and crying. It's always an ugly cry. This was no different.
Alice is a ballet dancer and plans on dancing on the big stage when she's older. She dances sun up to sun down. When she's not dancing she's with her parents and Becky. Becky is her best friend since forever. Becky is also her sister and soulmate. Alice's life is perfect.
Becky has become part of Alice's life ever since her mother passed away when she was younger. She's a very talented guitarist. But, she gets nervous on stage. Becky loves Alice and looks at her like the sister and best friend that she is.
Elijah has gone to school with Alice and Becky forever. But, they weren't always friends. In fact Alice thought he didn't like her. But.... Actually, Elijah is the annoying boy you go to school with that calls her names and makes fun of her. Now Elijah has grown up and he's done calling her names and he's stepping up. Elijah lets Alice know she's his soulmate and will do everything to prove it.
These 3 quickly become best friends. Elijah and Alice fall in love. They end falling into a great friendship and a love story as well. But, when one of them gets sick and theres not much that can be done. They all get together with Alice's parents and the community get together do everything they can to make a bucket list be complete.
I'm not giving anything else away. BC, I'd be me if I read a review that ruined it for me. Just know that Alice and Becky's friendship/sisterhood was beautiful. Alice and Elijah are perfect for each other. Becky and Elijah had an awesome relationship as well. Alice's parents loved their daughter with their whole heart. They also love Becky as their daughter and Elijah as their son.
This was written beautifully. Margaret has such a beautiful gift and I'm honored to get to read her stories. They're beautiful, emotional, touching and so powerful. I'm always waiting for her next new release. I know I sound like a broken record but it's a million percent true.
Wow! Margaret McHeyzer legit guts me with every book she writes. I end up speechless, heart pounding and crying. It's always an ugly cry. This was no different.
Alice is a ballet dancer and plans on dancing on the big stage when she's older. She dances sun up to sun down. When she's not dancing she's with her parents and Becky. Becky is her best friend since forever. Becky is also her sister and soulmate. Alice's life is perfect.
Becky has become part of Alice's life ever since her mother passed away when she was younger. She's a very talented guitarist. But, she gets nervous on stage. Becky loves Alice and looks at her like the sister and best friend that she is.
Elijah has gone to school with Alice and Becky forever. But, they weren't always friends. In fact Alice thought he didn't like her. But.... Actually, Elijah is the annoying boy you go to school with that calls her names and makes fun of her. Now Elijah has grown up and he's done calling her names and he's stepping up. Elijah lets Alice know she's his soulmate and will do everything to prove it.
These 3 quickly become best friends. Elijah and Alice fall in love. They end falling into a great friendship and a love story as well. But, when one of them gets sick and theres not much that can be done. They all get together with Alice's parents and the community get together do everything they can to make a bucket list be complete.
I'm not giving anything else away. BC, I'd be me if I read a review that ruined it for me. Just know that Alice and Becky's friendship/sisterhood was beautiful. Alice and Elijah are perfect for each other. Becky and Elijah had an awesome relationship as well. Alice's parents loved their daughter with their whole heart. They also love Becky as their daughter and Elijah as their son.
This was written beautifully. Margaret has such a beautiful gift and I'm honored to get to read her stories. They're beautiful, emotional, touching and so powerful. I'm always waiting for her next new release. I know I sound like a broken record but it's a million percent true.
July 2, 2019
Sobbed like a baby! I highly recommend reading Dying Wish
December 13, 2016
** Review by Gayle from Bloggers from Down Under **
'You’re my perfect, you’re my salvation, you’re my everything'
It’s not often…No let me re-phrase….
It’s so rare as reader that you come across a book that will completely swallow you whole, and I mean that in every sense of the word, but Dying Wish did that to me.
Brutal, highly confronting, emotional to the highest of degrees, heartbreaking, soul changing, gut wrenching….
These are the only words I can give to explain to you all how I felt reading this.
It completely broke me, shattered my heart, splintered my very core, and even after finishing it a day a go, I am still not sure how I can explain to you what this book did to me.
This book for me was everything I could have honestly asked for and so much more.
We meet three beautiful souls, young and carefree, the world is at their feet. They are best friends, soul mates….Alice, Elijah and Rebecca.
Alice and Rebecca are inseparable.
Best friends since as far back as they can remember, they have a special bond, sisters in fact and nothing will ever get between them.
Elijah….He has watched Alice at a distance. He has known her since forever and wants nothing more than to speak to her, to hold her, to declare his feelings for her.
He wants more with her.
And Alice…She wants more with him.
They will get their more?
This is their story.
A story about hope and strength
A story about fear and pain.
A story about friendship and love that will never be broken.
Please hear me when I say you need to read this. Dying Wish is a novel that will stay with me always. It will be forever ingrained into my heart and soul, and I know it will forever stay with you.
A beautifully written book with such depth and meaning it will leave you speechless.
To Margaret all I can say is this.
Thank you for giving us perfection.
Thank you for giving us Alice, Elijah and Rebecca.
Thank you.
5 stars
'You’re my perfect, you’re my salvation, you’re my everything'
It’s not often…No let me re-phrase….
It’s so rare as reader that you come across a book that will completely swallow you whole, and I mean that in every sense of the word, but Dying Wish did that to me.
Brutal, highly confronting, emotional to the highest of degrees, heartbreaking, soul changing, gut wrenching….
These are the only words I can give to explain to you all how I felt reading this.
It completely broke me, shattered my heart, splintered my very core, and even after finishing it a day a go, I am still not sure how I can explain to you what this book did to me.
This book for me was everything I could have honestly asked for and so much more.
We meet three beautiful souls, young and carefree, the world is at their feet. They are best friends, soul mates….Alice, Elijah and Rebecca.
Alice and Rebecca are inseparable.
Best friends since as far back as they can remember, they have a special bond, sisters in fact and nothing will ever get between them.
Elijah….He has watched Alice at a distance. He has known her since forever and wants nothing more than to speak to her, to hold her, to declare his feelings for her.
He wants more with her.
And Alice…She wants more with him.
They will get their more?
This is their story.
A story about hope and strength
A story about fear and pain.
A story about friendship and love that will never be broken.
Please hear me when I say you need to read this. Dying Wish is a novel that will stay with me always. It will be forever ingrained into my heart and soul, and I know it will forever stay with you.
A beautifully written book with such depth and meaning it will leave you speechless.
To Margaret all I can say is this.
Thank you for giving us perfection.
Thank you for giving us Alice, Elijah and Rebecca.
Thank you.
5 stars
January 9, 2017
**I received an ebook copy in exchange for an honest review**
This is a beautifully written story that follows three friends—Alice, Becky, and Elijah. Becky’s passion in life is music, and she kills it when she gets on stage with her guitar. Alice is a dancer and Elijah has had his eye on Alice for a long time, but never before thought to act on it.
This is a hard review to write, because I have to keep it pretty general, so as not to spoil the plot for anyone. What I can say is that McHeyzer has created a gut-wrenching story that left a mark on me that will never go away. The further I got in this, the more hooked I became. It has all the elements of a great story: solid character development, a good plot, vivid writing, romance, angst, and twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting.
McHeyzer sucked all the air out of my lungs and tore my heart from my chest with this story. I loved watching something develop between Elijah and Alice. As they fell for one another, Elijah started changing, in all good ways. He evolved so much as a character simply because he got close to Alice. And of all three of the main characters, Alice is definitely my favorite. She’s this kind and gentle soul who is full of compassion and she’s so selfless.
As I said, I can’t go too much into the plot, but there’s some things in here that are tough to digest. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, the topics are difficult ones, and you’re going to want to get the Kleenex out and keep them within reach at all times. But … it’s so, so, so very worth it.
Four stars to this story!
This is a beautifully written story that follows three friends—Alice, Becky, and Elijah. Becky’s passion in life is music, and she kills it when she gets on stage with her guitar. Alice is a dancer and Elijah has had his eye on Alice for a long time, but never before thought to act on it.
This is a hard review to write, because I have to keep it pretty general, so as not to spoil the plot for anyone. What I can say is that McHeyzer has created a gut-wrenching story that left a mark on me that will never go away. The further I got in this, the more hooked I became. It has all the elements of a great story: solid character development, a good plot, vivid writing, romance, angst, and twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting.
McHeyzer sucked all the air out of my lungs and tore my heart from my chest with this story. I loved watching something develop between Elijah and Alice. As they fell for one another, Elijah started changing, in all good ways. He evolved so much as a character simply because he got close to Alice. And of all three of the main characters, Alice is definitely my favorite. She’s this kind and gentle soul who is full of compassion and she’s so selfless.
As I said, I can’t go too much into the plot, but there’s some things in here that are tough to digest. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, the topics are difficult ones, and you’re going to want to get the Kleenex out and keep them within reach at all times. But … it’s so, so, so very worth it.
Four stars to this story!
January 10, 2017
I’m going to try to keep this short and sweet because this is one of those books that you just have to experience to understand. Plus I really don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. This is the one of those books that just hits you in the gut. It was my first time reading something by Margaret McHeyzer and I have to tell you, I was impressed. She was able to weave a tale of friendship and love that was heartrending, healing and magical all at once. At times I couldn’t see the screen; my eyes were so filled with tears that my vision was hazy.
Alice is awe inspiring, generous and sweet. She’s my hero. Becky is fierce, playful and the best friend any girl would want. Elijah is a swoon-worthy book boyfriend, tender and gentle. But that just doesn’t do them justice; they are complex characters with several layers to them. The character development in this book is superb. This is a story of how family isn’t always blood and how bonds can form young.
If you are a fan of YA, then this is a book you need to read. I highly recommend it.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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Alice is awe inspiring, generous and sweet. She’s my hero. Becky is fierce, playful and the best friend any girl would want. Elijah is a swoon-worthy book boyfriend, tender and gentle. But that just doesn’t do them justice; they are complex characters with several layers to them. The character development in this book is superb. This is a story of how family isn’t always blood and how bonds can form young.
If you are a fan of YA, then this is a book you need to read. I highly recommend it.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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January 1, 2017
I have only read three books that have totally destroyed me emotionally, and this is one of those three. I had to work hard not to fold myself into blubbering mess in front of my family as I read this book, but that did not mean that I didn't keep wiping the tears that steadily ran down my face. This book was so much more than a love story between a boy and a girl, it was a love story of the heart. The selfless love of a girl, who just wanted to make sure that those she loved the most were going to be alright when she left, and she did it with so much bravery, compassion and love that it just tore your heart out. But she also made sure that her story also put the reader back together as well.
This book was so very well written, with so much humor, banter, angst, emotion and love that you felt as though you knew these well defined characters and just wanted to wrap them in your arms and hold them tight and heal their hurt. Alice, Elijah and Rebecca are children in age but they show so much more maturity before the end of their high school years than many adults have with the years they have on these three best friends, "soul mates".
I cannot recommend this book high enough to do it justice. An absolutely stunning read!
This book was so very well written, with so much humor, banter, angst, emotion and love that you felt as though you knew these well defined characters and just wanted to wrap them in your arms and hold them tight and heal their hurt. Alice, Elijah and Rebecca are children in age but they show so much more maturity before the end of their high school years than many adults have with the years they have on these three best friends, "soul mates".
I cannot recommend this book high enough to do it justice. An absolutely stunning read!
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December 19, 2016
Dying Wish
Margaret McHeyzer
4 stars
Ok so … this is going to be short because if you put too much into this review then you are going to know things that will spoil your read and we don’t do that. You should for sure get some tissues ready because look at the title and the cover. That alone should tell you that this is going to take a bit to read.
This is not really lighthearted and you are going to need some time to breath in and out and let yourself settle before hammering through.
The prologue is going to set the stage with an 18 year old girl named Alice who has her dreams set and is working to make them real. With her best friends in tow it looks like the world is roses and sunshine. And then …. Elijah, Alice and Becky … I also loved Alice’s parents. I can tell you they did take Becky in under their wing when her mother passed.
A bond that cannot and could not be broken no matter life says – no matter how hard life tries.
Get ready .. This is a young adult read and I recommend it. Thank you for the read and thank you for the beautiful story.
Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
Margaret McHeyzer
4 stars
Ok so … this is going to be short because if you put too much into this review then you are going to know things that will spoil your read and we don’t do that. You should for sure get some tissues ready because look at the title and the cover. That alone should tell you that this is going to take a bit to read.
This is not really lighthearted and you are going to need some time to breath in and out and let yourself settle before hammering through.
The prologue is going to set the stage with an 18 year old girl named Alice who has her dreams set and is working to make them real. With her best friends in tow it looks like the world is roses and sunshine. And then …. Elijah, Alice and Becky … I also loved Alice’s parents. I can tell you they did take Becky in under their wing when her mother passed.
A bond that cannot and could not be broken no matter life says – no matter how hard life tries.
Get ready .. This is a young adult read and I recommend it. Thank you for the read and thank you for the beautiful story.
Review to post to Ramblings From Beneath The Sheets.
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