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Wishmakers #2
The Wishbreaker
Ace and Ridge are back to save their friend—and the world—in this sequel to The Wishmakers, which Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, praised as a “fantastically fast-paced and funny read.”
Being a Wishmaker may be more trouble than it’s worth. Sure, you get a genie who can grant an unlimited number of wishes, but for each one you make you have to accept an awful consequence in return. Not to mention that you’re also given an impossible quest and only seven days to fulfill it!
Despite all that, Ace and his genie, Ridge, managed to complete their last mission—but they couldn’t save their friend Tina from being abducted by a rogue genie who’s bent on using his limitless power to rule the world. To rescue her, Ace must reunite with Ridge to become a Wishmaker once more, and they’ll need to team up with the unlikeliest of new allies. It’s not every day you get a second chance to save the world, so Ace is determined to learn from his past mistakes and wish for the best, literally.
Being a Wishmaker may be more trouble than it’s worth. Sure, you get a genie who can grant an unlimited number of wishes, but for each one you make you have to accept an awful consequence in return. Not to mention that you’re also given an impossible quest and only seven days to fulfill it!
Despite all that, Ace and his genie, Ridge, managed to complete their last mission—but they couldn’t save their friend Tina from being abducted by a rogue genie who’s bent on using his limitless power to rule the world. To rescue her, Ace must reunite with Ridge to become a Wishmaker once more, and they’ll need to team up with the unlikeliest of new allies. It’s not every day you get a second chance to save the world, so Ace is determined to learn from his past mistakes and wish for the best, literally.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2018
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October 22, 2025
I was looking through my books and realized I didn't have this one on my Goodreads shelves. I'm not 100% sure on the rating, but I'm guessing it was 4.5 or 5 stars. Here's the short review I posted on Instagram: I read this with my twins and we loved it (so much that we’re forgiving the cliffhanger at the end of book one). It had fun characters, humor, and some really great twists.
April 22, 2019
Note: If you haven't yet read the first book in the series, The Wishmakers, I recommend that you do so before reading this review.
Having loved every book I've read by Tyler Whitesides, including the first book in the Wishmakers series, I was eager to read this one. And I wasn't disappointed in the least. Whitesides has a remarkable ability to combine story elements and ideas in such creative ways that I never know what's going to come next.
After the hi-jinks of the first book, and the cliffhanger ending I was thrilled to pick up the book and discover that it picks up right where the first book ends. Ace is desperately trying to get his genie, Ridge back so that he can save Tina, who sacrificed herself to save her mother. But Tina has been taken captive by a very powerful genie and Ace and Ridge have their work cut out for them. Especially when Ace receives his quest (part of being a wishmaker, see the first book) and discovers that the Universe has assigned him a task that has nothing to do with saving his friend. Teaming up once again with Jathon Anderthon and his genie, along with Tina's mother, Ace and Ridge set out to find and free Tina. But consequences pile up fast as they make wishes frantically in an effort to catch Chasm before he unleashes his own plans to conquer the world. Juggling strange consequences (dancing on sidewalks, brushing away nonexistent cobwebs, and spinning heads, along with his own longing to discover his past, Ace must choose what he wants the most and what he's willing to give up to get it.
Once again, Whitesides has written a thoroughly entertaining, creatively-written story about the power of choices and living with consequences versus having to choices at all. A real winner of a conclusion for a fantastic fantasy series for any reader, young or old, whose ever wished for things to be different.
Having loved every book I've read by Tyler Whitesides, including the first book in the Wishmakers series, I was eager to read this one. And I wasn't disappointed in the least. Whitesides has a remarkable ability to combine story elements and ideas in such creative ways that I never know what's going to come next.
After the hi-jinks of the first book, and the cliffhanger ending I was thrilled to pick up the book and discover that it picks up right where the first book ends. Ace is desperately trying to get his genie, Ridge back so that he can save Tina, who sacrificed herself to save her mother. But Tina has been taken captive by a very powerful genie and Ace and Ridge have their work cut out for them. Especially when Ace receives his quest (part of being a wishmaker, see the first book) and discovers that the Universe has assigned him a task that has nothing to do with saving his friend. Teaming up once again with Jathon Anderthon and his genie, along with Tina's mother, Ace and Ridge set out to find and free Tina. But consequences pile up fast as they make wishes frantically in an effort to catch Chasm before he unleashes his own plans to conquer the world. Juggling strange consequences (dancing on sidewalks, brushing away nonexistent cobwebs, and spinning heads, along with his own longing to discover his past, Ace must choose what he wants the most and what he's willing to give up to get it.
Once again, Whitesides has written a thoroughly entertaining, creatively-written story about the power of choices and living with consequences versus having to choices at all. A real winner of a conclusion for a fantastic fantasy series for any reader, young or old, whose ever wished for things to be different.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 27, 2021
This was quite a bit more engaging for me than the first one and the girls LOVED it.
August 2, 2022
I enjoyed reading this sequel to my son. There was a big surprise twist at the end that both of us did not see coming. I highly recommend this series to reluctant readers. There is a lot of action and interesting moral dilemmas.
October 3, 2025
Book two wasn't quite as good as book one. It was very similar -- the same characters, the same basic plot--but this one did have a satisfying ending, suggesting that there probably won't be a book 3. Still funny and the kids loved it, but I found myself getting a little bored in the middle.
April 17, 2019
I am a believer of C.S. Lewis's words, "A children's story which is only enjoyed by children is a bad children's story." Tyler Whitesides writes excellent children's stories.
Waiting for The Wishbreaker to be written and released was not unlike waiting for Harry Potter for me in that 1) it was forever! and 2) it was worth the wait.
We jump into the action with Ace from the first page and I read it in one sitting (mostly one sitting since the small humans needed food).
As the adventure came to a close, I had a theory as to how it would end, and I was halfway correct in my guess, which is more than I've been with guessing the end of Whitesides' other books. With most middle reader lit it tends to be easy to guess the end and I'm happier to be wrong because it shows the quality of the story and the originality of the author.
I liked that the end was tidy, but there is room for another book there. I would love to find out if there are any more shenanigans in store for Ace and Ridge.
Waiting for The Wishbreaker to be written and released was not unlike waiting for Harry Potter for me in that 1) it was forever! and 2) it was worth the wait.
We jump into the action with Ace from the first page and I read it in one sitting (mostly one sitting since the small humans needed food).
As the adventure came to a close, I had a theory as to how it would end, and I was halfway correct in my guess, which is more than I've been with guessing the end of Whitesides' other books. With most middle reader lit it tends to be easy to guess the end and I'm happier to be wrong because it shows the quality of the story and the originality of the author.
I liked that the end was tidy, but there is room for another book there. I would love to find out if there are any more shenanigans in store for Ace and Ridge.
July 10, 2020
After the Undiscovered Genie was released at the end of The Wishmakers, Ace seeks out Mrs. Gomez (Tina's mom) to break her trinket necklace and bring Ridge back for another week. His new quest is to feed a peanut butter sandwich to Samuel Sylvester Stansworth, which seems pointless. Ace ignores his own quest and teams up with several former wishmakers (and a couple of genies) to help free Tina from Chasm. And they just might manage to save the world while they're at it -- again!
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Tyler Whitesides has a knack for writing unexpected twists and keeping readers hooked throughout. Written for a juvenile audience, "The Wishbreaker" is quick-paced and exciting -- able to entertain all ages. The ending is satisfying and wraps up all loose ends from both books!
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OVERALL
Definitely a page turner! I got behind one night when my husband read to the kids. I intended to read only the few chapters I had missed, but ended up reading ahead for hours. It was hard to put down! The ending was overwhelming for me (not so much for the kids), when I realized how everything worked together to lead up to that moment of resolution. Whitesides masterfully crafted a complex storyline, but presented it simply and energetically to keep readers engaged!
Audience: Juvenile+. We read this to our 7-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son at bedtime, and they never wanted to stop reading! Both loved it!
Content: Ultra clean. Only mildly emotional in a few spots.
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Tyler Whitesides has a knack for writing unexpected twists and keeping readers hooked throughout. Written for a juvenile audience, "The Wishbreaker" is quick-paced and exciting -- able to entertain all ages. The ending is satisfying and wraps up all loose ends from both books!
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OVERALL
Definitely a page turner! I got behind one night when my husband read to the kids. I intended to read only the few chapters I had missed, but ended up reading ahead for hours. It was hard to put down! The ending was overwhelming for me (not so much for the kids), when I realized how everything worked together to lead up to that moment of resolution. Whitesides masterfully crafted a complex storyline, but presented it simply and energetically to keep readers engaged!
Audience: Juvenile+. We read this to our 7-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son at bedtime, and they never wanted to stop reading! Both loved it!
Content: Ultra clean. Only mildly emotional in a few spots.
January 17, 2019
Such a clever follow up to the first book!
Sure, a genie grants wishes, but every wish comes with varying degrees of consequences. Now Ace has need of a genie more than ever because his best friend Tina has just been tethered to an evil genie, The Wishbreaker. Ace must step up to his previous title of Wishmaker and join forces with old enemies and new friends if Tina has a chance to be free again. But the Wishbreaker isn't an evil genie for nothing and none of this will be as easy as it seems.
After the first book, Wishmakers, I knew this would be a fast paced adventure. It didn't disappoint. I appreciate the consequences that come with the wishing as Ace races to finish his quests. There was a good moment when the Wishmakers and the genies realize that making bad choices or good and dealing with whatever consequence is what it means to be human. This also had a brilliant ending that tied up all the ends.
Sure, a genie grants wishes, but every wish comes with varying degrees of consequences. Now Ace has need of a genie more than ever because his best friend Tina has just been tethered to an evil genie, The Wishbreaker. Ace must step up to his previous title of Wishmaker and join forces with old enemies and new friends if Tina has a chance to be free again. But the Wishbreaker isn't an evil genie for nothing and none of this will be as easy as it seems.
After the first book, Wishmakers, I knew this would be a fast paced adventure. It didn't disappoint. I appreciate the consequences that come with the wishing as Ace races to finish his quests. There was a good moment when the Wishmakers and the genies realize that making bad choices or good and dealing with whatever consequence is what it means to be human. This also had a brilliant ending that tied up all the ends.
February 3, 2019
In the first book, Ace asked his genie Ridge what would happen if he wished for no more wishes. Ridge was a little unsettled when he said the Universe wouldn't tell him the consequence. Well, in this book we find out what the Unknown Consequence is, and it actually plays a huge part in the story!
This book picks up where the last one left off. Ace and Ridge need to work together, alongside Vale and Jathon to stop Chasm, the Wishbreaker. He is up to a nefarious plan, but our protagonists don't know what that is. Along the way we meet some ex-Wishmakers who have taken on lifelong roles. One is a Trinketer, who is responsible for collecting magical trinkets around the world. Another is a genieologist, who is a record keeper for all Wishmakers and their quests.
The villain is a good villain, but definitely with a touch of humor that makes him a fun villain. I really enjoyed reading the Wishmakers books. Tyler Whitesides has sure developed a fun and entertaining story.
This book picks up where the last one left off. Ace and Ridge need to work together, alongside Vale and Jathon to stop Chasm, the Wishbreaker. He is up to a nefarious plan, but our protagonists don't know what that is. Along the way we meet some ex-Wishmakers who have taken on lifelong roles. One is a Trinketer, who is responsible for collecting magical trinkets around the world. Another is a genieologist, who is a record keeper for all Wishmakers and their quests.
The villain is a good villain, but definitely with a touch of humor that makes him a fun villain. I really enjoyed reading the Wishmakers books. Tyler Whitesides has sure developed a fun and entertaining story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 1, 2022
So this book took me a long time to get through. Not because it wasn't a good book though. At my school, I have to cover two "DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)" sessions a week and during my first one, I picked up a book nearby just to have something to read. This was a book that was given free to our 4th and 5th graders at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. So I started it, even though it's the second book in the series. I actually don't think that was a problem though. I was able to understand everything (I think). There was lots of action in the book and I like the little fantasy world that was built. I liked it enough to now go pick up the first book in the series, so that's good.
It was easy enough to follow the plot even though I read it over such a long time and in such little bursts (sometimes I didn't read it for a while because I was reading another book that needed to be finished but it was always easy to get back into).
It was easy enough to follow the plot even though I read it over such a long time and in such little bursts (sometimes I didn't read it for a while because I was reading another book that needed to be finished but it was always easy to get back into).
July 10, 2025
My son and I read a chapter or two of this almost every night before bed and he was completely engaged. He had theories and predictions all throughout and would beg me to read one more chapter.
It’s really well written with amusing characters, there’s humor & wit coupled with loyalty and integrity… this series was a great pick for us.
Highly recommend -also check out Land of Stories and Train to Impossible Places if you enjoy this!
It’s really well written with amusing characters, there’s humor & wit coupled with loyalty and integrity… this series was a great pick for us.
Highly recommend -also check out Land of Stories and Train to Impossible Places if you enjoy this!
June 17, 2019
Really enjoyed this story. Fast-paced, fun, and a little twisty at the end. My 12-yr-old son read this and loved it too. He pushed me to read it. I think this is a great series for kids to understand all choices have consequences.
August 17, 2020
What an amazing book! The ending could not have been more perfect! Not sure where the series could go from here, but I understand more are in the works. So very much looking forward to the rest of this series. What a movie series this could make!
May 14, 2024
My daughter loved both this book and the first one. They're fun and the first one had me laughing out loud despite myself. This one ... eh. It gets a little convoluted but it's still charming. There are definitely some interesting twists that make it worth sticking it out
December 22, 2025
Another great book that made my family laugh out loud. My 7yr old invented a game based on the book where someone has to voice out loud something they would wish for, and another person has to dish out the consequence. Entertaining way to pass the time in a car ride. :)
February 14, 2019
Through humorous adventures and consequences, the teams from the first book succeed in stopping Chasm and rescuing Tina. Readers will enjoy the plot twists along the way.
March 29, 2019
We read this as a family. We laughed a lot and really enjoyed reading the raps. It was a good continuation of the saga. Well done, Ty!!! Keep them coming!
March 31, 2019
I liked this book better than the first one. I would recommend these books as a class read outloud. Excellent for 3, 4,and 5th graders.
April 5, 2019
This turned out to be a better story than I thought it would be. I read this because it was a book donation in exchange for ARR. Not bad at all. And a surprising twist to the story.
June 18, 2019
Loved this series short and sweet!
January 14, 2020
Jack - incredibly good, if I could do more than 5 stars I would
August 31, 2020
Fun book
September 1, 2020
Entertaining sequel with several unexpected twists. Fun, fast read that makes you ponder the consequences of choices.
May 10, 2021
Sequel to "Wishmakers." I liked it and put it in our library. Surprise ending!
July 30, 2021
We liked this one even better than #1! The boys give it 5 stars.
November 11, 2021
My kids LOVED this 2 book series for our read aloud. So fun and they were always so excited to see what would happen next. Probably their favorite read aloud we’ve ever done.
December 23, 2021
The wishmaker books are so delightful!My son and I read this gradually over quite a bit of time.The ending had some great twists and turns.Left my son wanting more.
May 1, 2022
This book just sped by. Just as good if not better than the first book.
July 5, 2023
I liked this one more than the first one. My girls and I could not predict the ending. Another crazy adventure
June 19, 2025
9 year old review- "loved all of it. 4 stars!"
I like this book better than the first one. great twist at the end and made you ponder what just happened. fun, exciting book to read together
I like this book better than the first one. great twist at the end and made you ponder what just happened. fun, exciting book to read together
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