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The Goodbye Wish
Josseran is a medieval lay brother who swears he’s a virgin to the mystic setting up a summoning spell. Trysts with men don’t count, right? Wrong. The spell miscasts and bonds Josseran and a blue lizard to an amulet forcing them to serve whoever wears it.
Hal is an ambitious young historian with two quests—solving the great mysteries of the past and losing his V-card. Accidentally inheriting a bespelled amulet, he acquires a fascinating manservant who grants unlimited good wishes.
Turns out that magic exists and is responsible for many of life’s strangest mysteries.
Josseran doesn’t live inside the amulet until summoned. He’s moving in as Hal’s very visible roommate. Brawny, gorgeous, and fully equipped to please, Josseran is delighted to serve a cute male owner after centuries of selfish mistresses who regard him as a creature, not a man.
But fun times are limited. Only a virgin has the power to free Josseran by making an extraordinary wish to help mankind—and it must include the sacrifice of a personal dream. Owners call it the goodbye wish, because if granted, the spell breaks. Then it’s goodbye to the owner’s privileged life… and goodbye to Josseran who will cross into the afterlife.
Is giving up Josseran a personal sacrifice? Nope. Not that easy. Whatever Hal sacrifices must directly enable a wish that aids mankind. So far nothing connects.
Every miscast spell will break if the right thread is snipped. The one binding Josseran is a doozy.
The Goodbye Wish is a steamy paranormal romance of 80K words. Contains explicit mm scenes that include first times and some unexpected firsts.
Hal is an ambitious young historian with two quests—solving the great mysteries of the past and losing his V-card. Accidentally inheriting a bespelled amulet, he acquires a fascinating manservant who grants unlimited good wishes.
Turns out that magic exists and is responsible for many of life’s strangest mysteries.
Josseran doesn’t live inside the amulet until summoned. He’s moving in as Hal’s very visible roommate. Brawny, gorgeous, and fully equipped to please, Josseran is delighted to serve a cute male owner after centuries of selfish mistresses who regard him as a creature, not a man.
But fun times are limited. Only a virgin has the power to free Josseran by making an extraordinary wish to help mankind—and it must include the sacrifice of a personal dream. Owners call it the goodbye wish, because if granted, the spell breaks. Then it’s goodbye to the owner’s privileged life… and goodbye to Josseran who will cross into the afterlife.
Is giving up Josseran a personal sacrifice? Nope. Not that easy. Whatever Hal sacrifices must directly enable a wish that aids mankind. So far nothing connects.
Every miscast spell will break if the right thread is snipped. The one binding Josseran is a doozy.
The Goodbye Wish is a steamy paranormal romance of 80K words. Contains explicit mm scenes that include first times and some unexpected firsts.
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First published January 1, 2023
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January 4, 2023
My wish would be to be able to give this book more stars
I really do wish that I could give this book more stars. I finished it last night and honestly I couldn’t start this review till today because I had to let it settle. It’s difficult to describe this book because Barrie Farris has packed so much into it. This book feels like it’s on the longish side because there is so much in it, but even at 80K words reading it just flew by because I was captivated from the cover onwards. It starts of with a genie in an amulet trope but it changes as soon as Hal inherits the amulet. It’s hard to describe the rest, maybe adventure? Slow burn? Magical?
Hal and Joss (and a blue lizard) keep having problems to solve but then they find another problem and another and another. Yet Farris doesn’t make it feel repetitive or like a letdown each time. It’s more like….Farris writes us a roller coaster that she takes the characters and us on until we get to the end and finally we all get off with our hearts pounding and maybe a little dizzy but smiling widely as we walk away. Loved it.
I really do wish that I could give this book more stars. I finished it last night and honestly I couldn’t start this review till today because I had to let it settle. It’s difficult to describe this book because Barrie Farris has packed so much into it. This book feels like it’s on the longish side because there is so much in it, but even at 80K words reading it just flew by because I was captivated from the cover onwards. It starts of with a genie in an amulet trope but it changes as soon as Hal inherits the amulet. It’s hard to describe the rest, maybe adventure? Slow burn? Magical?
Hal and Joss (and a blue lizard) keep having problems to solve but then they find another problem and another and another. Yet Farris doesn’t make it feel repetitive or like a letdown each time. It’s more like….Farris writes us a roller coaster that she takes the characters and us on until we get to the end and finally we all get off with our hearts pounding and maybe a little dizzy but smiling widely as we walk away. Loved it.
January 8, 2023
Josseran is a monk who lived hundreds of years ago. After a *slight* misunderstanding over what does and does not constitute losing his virginity, Josseran is trapped in an amulet, destined to serve the amulet's owners for eternity.
Hal is a bit of a mess and he really does NOT need a cursed amulet making his life any more difficult. But in Josseran, and his companion Charlie, Hal may have found exactly what he's been missing to make his life complete and happy.
Too bad the only way for Josseran to be released for his curse is for the amulet's owner to make a "Goodbye Wish"- an unselfish wish made from the heart. There's a tad bit more to it- but to reveal all the details takes away from the fun of the book. And this book is FUN. It's over-the-top, funny, sweet and more touching than I expected!
Go into this book with an open mind, a fun sense of adventure and a thirst for fun- I promise you'll find it well worth your time!
Hal is a bit of a mess and he really does NOT need a cursed amulet making his life any more difficult. But in Josseran, and his companion Charlie, Hal may have found exactly what he's been missing to make his life complete and happy.
Too bad the only way for Josseran to be released for his curse is for the amulet's owner to make a "Goodbye Wish"- an unselfish wish made from the heart. There's a tad bit more to it- but to reveal all the details takes away from the fun of the book. And this book is FUN. It's over-the-top, funny, sweet and more touching than I expected!
Go into this book with an open mind, a fun sense of adventure and a thirst for fun- I promise you'll find it well worth your time!
December 30, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this story it was not what I expected at all!
I loved the dynamic between Hal and Josseran, some might say they fell in love too quick but this was a slow burn with lots of heat!
A great storyline with amazing characters and side characters that just adds to the dynamic of the story like Charlie the talking fertility natural- funny and always libidinous being a hermaphrodite but a wonderful support to the two main characters!
The twist was unexpected and most readers will feel disconnected but somehow it just adds that special element to the storyline!
Their journey to true happiness took lots of trust, self sacrifice and most of all love!
I look forward to so much more from this amazing author!
I received an ARC from Gay Romance Reviews for an honest review.
I loved the dynamic between Hal and Josseran, some might say they fell in love too quick but this was a slow burn with lots of heat!
A great storyline with amazing characters and side characters that just adds to the dynamic of the story like Charlie the talking fertility natural- funny and always libidinous being a hermaphrodite but a wonderful support to the two main characters!
The twist was unexpected and most readers will feel disconnected but somehow it just adds that special element to the storyline!
Their journey to true happiness took lots of trust, self sacrifice and most of all love!
I look forward to so much more from this amazing author!
I received an ARC from Gay Romance Reviews for an honest review.
January 6, 2023
New to me Author
It was interesting, and I liked the characters. I really enjoyed most of this story, but some of it felt convoluted. Just needs some scaling back little.
It was interesting, and I liked the characters. I really enjoyed most of this story, but some of it felt convoluted. Just needs some scaling back little.
December 29, 2022
I want to start by thanking the author/publisher for the opportunity to read this book before it was published. I’m always thankful for the opportunity to read an ARC, but this review is not impacted by their generosity.
Prior to reading this book, I was not familiar with Barrie Farris or their previous Ingenious series, so I went into this novel having no preconceived notions about the author or their writing style.
As a whole, I enjoyed this book. Let's start by discussing what I liked.
1) I found the main character, Hal Hunter, charming and not stereotypical, which I really appreciated. He's interesting and self-deprecating. His first real wish annoyed me but didn't surprise me as a gay man (I won't say — no spoilers here). I wanted to be annoyed by him for this, but realized I think most gay men in his situation would have done the same thing.
2) I enjoyed the world building. I think Farris does a good job of providing a new and interesting world with its own unique mythos, which is hard to do. I found the world easy to follow, and I didn't find any aspects of the world contradictory.
3) I really liked the character of Charlemagne, the gecko-esq creature who is a fertility natural. Charlemagne provides most of the humor and intrigue throughout the entire novel.
4) I enjoyed Josseran but found him not nearly as resentful and spiteful as I think the character should have been after being a slave for millennia. In fact, I almost think this is one area where some of the realism falls. I almost feel like Hal and Josseran fell in love too easily, given Josseran's background.
Aspects about the book I didn't like:
1) I found the book a bit jarring when there's the sudden character shift in Chapter Three. It's more like the first two chapters were a prologue and not really part of the narrative of the rest of the book. Although the information in those two chapters was necessary, the style and point of view differed from the rest of the book.
2) I found the overall arc awkward. There's a natural climax, only it's a false climax. Without going into detail here, I was surprised when the expected epic battle happens quickly and is over so fast. Admittedly, the novel keeps going, but the last 1/4 of the novel seems almost like a different story. I liked the direction it took, but the arc seemed disjointed after the natural climax.
Overall, I thought this was a good book. I don't think know if there will be a book two, but it's entirely possible. The ending lends itself for future narrative directions.
Prior to reading this book, I was not familiar with Barrie Farris or their previous Ingenious series, so I went into this novel having no preconceived notions about the author or their writing style.
As a whole, I enjoyed this book. Let's start by discussing what I liked.
1) I found the main character, Hal Hunter, charming and not stereotypical, which I really appreciated. He's interesting and self-deprecating. His first real wish annoyed me but didn't surprise me as a gay man (I won't say — no spoilers here). I wanted to be annoyed by him for this, but realized I think most gay men in his situation would have done the same thing.
2) I enjoyed the world building. I think Farris does a good job of providing a new and interesting world with its own unique mythos, which is hard to do. I found the world easy to follow, and I didn't find any aspects of the world contradictory.
3) I really liked the character of Charlemagne, the gecko-esq creature who is a fertility natural. Charlemagne provides most of the humor and intrigue throughout the entire novel.
4) I enjoyed Josseran but found him not nearly as resentful and spiteful as I think the character should have been after being a slave for millennia. In fact, I almost think this is one area where some of the realism falls. I almost feel like Hal and Josseran fell in love too easily, given Josseran's background.
Aspects about the book I didn't like:
1) I found the book a bit jarring when there's the sudden character shift in Chapter Three. It's more like the first two chapters were a prologue and not really part of the narrative of the rest of the book. Although the information in those two chapters was necessary, the style and point of view differed from the rest of the book.
2) I found the overall arc awkward. There's a natural climax, only it's a false climax. Without going into detail here, I was surprised when the expected epic battle happens quickly and is over so fast. Admittedly, the novel keeps going, but the last 1/4 of the novel seems almost like a different story. I liked the direction it took, but the arc seemed disjointed after the natural climax.
Overall, I thought this was a good book. I don't think know if there will be a book two, but it's entirely possible. The ending lends itself for future narrative directions.
January 5, 2023
I read the book a few days ago, but it took me some time to gather all my thoughts and try to write something meaningful. Barrie Farris is a completely new author to me and as far as I can see this is his third book.
It's really hard for me to rate this book. There were a lot of things about the plot and characters that I really liked and some that slightly confused me. My real rating is 3.5 stars, but because I liked the story with its originality, I will round it up to 4 stars.
The cover was the first thing that caught my eye and drew me to this book, and the synopsis further piqued my curiosity.
The first chapter had me a bit confused, but after I got through the first few pages, I was totally IMPRESSED by god. The monks, the humble way of life and the great contrast with Abbot Gabriel was really interesting. At the first moment, I expected the abbot to punish Josseran for his transgressions, but what did it turn out to be.
A big magical mess, muddled by such a simple lie. I feel a little sorry for Josseran, who had arranged his life so well in his head, but what can be done - that is the situation.
And gods – Charlemagne is adorable! This lizard definitely won my heart right from the start and became my favorite character.
At first, when the action moved to the present I was a little confused when Hal appeared, but before long I was completely engrossed in the story.
I was interested to see the meeting between Josseran and Hal and how things develop between them. Overall, the story had a lot of magic, unexpected twists, dynamics, action and an interesting character, but at times it was too long and there were things that could easily have been skipped. However, it is clear that the author has a great imagination and therefore I recommend the book to all fantasy lovers!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It's really hard for me to rate this book. There were a lot of things about the plot and characters that I really liked and some that slightly confused me. My real rating is 3.5 stars, but because I liked the story with its originality, I will round it up to 4 stars.
The cover was the first thing that caught my eye and drew me to this book, and the synopsis further piqued my curiosity.
The first chapter had me a bit confused, but after I got through the first few pages, I was totally IMPRESSED by god. The monks, the humble way of life and the great contrast with Abbot Gabriel was really interesting. At the first moment, I expected the abbot to punish Josseran for his transgressions, but what did it turn out to be.
A big magical mess, muddled by such a simple lie. I feel a little sorry for Josseran, who had arranged his life so well in his head, but what can be done - that is the situation.
And gods – Charlemagne is adorable! This lizard definitely won my heart right from the start and became my favorite character.
At first, when the action moved to the present I was a little confused when Hal appeared, but before long I was completely engrossed in the story.
I was interested to see the meeting between Josseran and Hal and how things develop between them. Overall, the story had a lot of magic, unexpected twists, dynamics, action and an interesting character, but at times it was too long and there were things that could easily have been skipped. However, it is clear that the author has a great imagination and therefore I recommend the book to all fantasy lovers!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 6, 2023
Josseran is the child that his family sold to the abbey to gain some money and alleviate expenses. After working for many years the time has come for him to decide to take orders or leave. He imagines leaving and owning his own land, marrying and producing his own family but how to afford that. When he is offered the opportunity to participate in a fertility for the start up funds he will need he says yes. The abbot says the seed of a virgin is needed and he has never been with a woman so he should be good. But it does count that he has been with a man. Josseran was a medieval lad when the story begins but once the spell goes awry during the ritual his world opens up and lots of interesting things become a part of his life including Charlie, the magical blue lizard, magic, time travel, and Hal - who turns out to be the love of his life. This is a really interesting story with messages that are delivered in a fun way as this pair seek their HEA.
I received an ARC from GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC from GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 16, 2023
Hmm. To despise, be annoyed and irritated with Hal for stupidity, or, not to be.
Hal drew out so many negative feelings from me, from irritation at lacking the ability to spit out a NO!, to reluctant humor because he was ernestly infatuated with Josseran, although weak and stupidly insecure, which prevented him from sharing his feelings with Josseran. I literally couldn't stand Hal right up to the point he married Josseran. Yep. I still kept reading, even while wanting to desperately throw the book away.
I hated Hal for being weak, immature, and incapable of standing up for himself. In retrospect, I identified with Hal and his very real frustration and regret about many aspects of his life, while I bled (figuratively) for how unfairly life had turned out for Joss up until he met Hal. Three stars. I do recommend this book - there is that hate-tolerance factor to it. 😈
Hal drew out so many negative feelings from me, from irritation at lacking the ability to spit out a NO!, to reluctant humor because he was ernestly infatuated with Josseran, although weak and stupidly insecure, which prevented him from sharing his feelings with Josseran. I literally couldn't stand Hal right up to the point he married Josseran. Yep. I still kept reading, even while wanting to desperately throw the book away.
I hated Hal for being weak, immature, and incapable of standing up for himself. In retrospect, I identified with Hal and his very real frustration and regret about many aspects of his life, while I bled (figuratively) for how unfairly life had turned out for Joss up until he met Hal. Three stars. I do recommend this book - there is that hate-tolerance factor to it. 😈
January 2, 2023
The plot in this book, my first by this author, is absolutely riveting. There are so many twists and turns that you really need to ay attention while reading, this is no "read mindlessly while watching TV" kind of book. SO much angst, so many feels.
Josseran is hysterical, and his life is so very interesting. This tale of Genie in a Bottle takes us to places with rules, and caveats, and mind-twisting loopholes. There is an HEA. but it takes some amazing detours to get us to that point. Charlie is adorable, and I want to hug him and kiss him, and boop his snoot. Hal is entertaining, and luckily, his intelligence plays a huge factor in making his Goodbye Wish. The author absolutely hits it out of the park with the deviousness of the plot line. I highly recommend you read this, but don't do it lightly, or you will be confused. You need to commit yourself to quiet time with no distractions. It will absolutely be worth it.
Josseran is hysterical, and his life is so very interesting. This tale of Genie in a Bottle takes us to places with rules, and caveats, and mind-twisting loopholes. There is an HEA. but it takes some amazing detours to get us to that point. Charlie is adorable, and I want to hug him and kiss him, and boop his snoot. Hal is entertaining, and luckily, his intelligence plays a huge factor in making his Goodbye Wish. The author absolutely hits it out of the park with the deviousness of the plot line. I highly recommend you read this, but don't do it lightly, or you will be confused. You need to commit yourself to quiet time with no distractions. It will absolutely be worth it.
January 7, 2023
This was my first from this author, and I enjoyed it so much that I'd definitely pick up another.
I liked all the characters, both main protagonists, Josseran and Hal and the lizard sidekick Charlemagne. The world building was really good too, it wasn't overly complex but with enough magic mixed in with reality to make it almost plausible.
I liked the twist on the genie myth, and loved finding out about Josseran's past lives with his mistresses, and their different stories. Joss and Hal were so sweet together, it's such a slow burn but that makes it all the better for the anticipation. There's enough light peril to move the story along with enough tension to keep the pages turning while being involved in the story.
Hal was such a sweetheart, and I got so mad at people taking advantage of his sweet nature, especially his so-called friend Perry and his family, running roughshod over him and my heart broke for him when he finally discovered what the goodbye wish actually was.
This was such a satisfying ending though, I loved the positive outcome for all of the characters, even Charlie.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
I liked all the characters, both main protagonists, Josseran and Hal and the lizard sidekick Charlemagne. The world building was really good too, it wasn't overly complex but with enough magic mixed in with reality to make it almost plausible.
I liked the twist on the genie myth, and loved finding out about Josseran's past lives with his mistresses, and their different stories. Joss and Hal were so sweet together, it's such a slow burn but that makes it all the better for the anticipation. There's enough light peril to move the story along with enough tension to keep the pages turning while being involved in the story.
Hal was such a sweetheart, and I got so mad at people taking advantage of his sweet nature, especially his so-called friend Perry and his family, running roughshod over him and my heart broke for him when he finally discovered what the goodbye wish actually was.
This was such a satisfying ending though, I loved the positive outcome for all of the characters, even Charlie.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
January 4, 2023
There’s something to be said (actually, quite a lot to be said) for a premise that’s so wildly interesting it’s hard to adequately describe and a narrative arc that kinda sorta goes where you think it’s going to…roughly 5% of the time. Add to that some intriguing characters whose relationship develops in interesting ways, given the constraints of who they are and *gestures vaguely at the events of the plot* and you have a heck of a reading experience. For me, this was equal parts “what is happening” / “this is interesting” / “I want the best for these characters but what now” and I was here for all of it: I would gladly read more books set in this world, and highly recommend this one.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
January 4, 2023
In some ways, I really liked this book. It was interesting, inventive, and I liked the MCs. In other ways, it needed improvement. Firstly, it was WAY too long. It could have benefitted from some serious editing. Parts of it were confusing and convoluted, and it really could have ended about 75% of the way through without the story suffering. The author has a fantastic imagination, and I will check out future books for sure, but I hope that they use beta readers and editors to trim them down. I almost didn’t finish this one but was too curious about how it all wrapped up. By the end I was like “meh, could have been shorter!” Recommended, but with a caveat for excessive length.
January 7, 2023
This was a new to me concept, and it was fun, hot, and a great read! I was really pleasantly surprised by how much i liked this story. It took me a bit to actually open the book but when I did, I couldn’t stop reading! Josseran, Hal and Charlie are all very different characters (ONE IS A LIZARD) but their dynamic together was great.
There was chemistry between Josseran and Hal from their first meeting, and it made me anticipate the ending of the story even more. This book has some great funny moments as well as sad moments. The world building was great as well! All in all this was a new to me concept that was beautifully executed and i really recommend it! 5 stars!
There was chemistry between Josseran and Hal from their first meeting, and it made me anticipate the ending of the story even more. This book has some great funny moments as well as sad moments. The world building was great as well! All in all this was a new to me concept that was beautifully executed and i really recommend it! 5 stars!
January 5, 2023
What would you wish for...
What a bonkers of a genie story! This is not your Disney Aladdin story, it's fun sweet smexy magical story with a blue and gold talking lizard named Charlie! The magic/curse/mythology is a bit confusing at the beginning but stick with it. You get Josseran as our genie stuck in an amulet until a virgin makes a sacrificing wish. Our sweet virgin is a historian you will want to hug, Hal. Their path to their HEA is a wicked winding road of twists and loopholes with a bit of heartache.You can not skim this book because there is so much going on. But it is so worth it.
What a bonkers of a genie story! This is not your Disney Aladdin story, it's fun sweet smexy magical story with a blue and gold talking lizard named Charlie! The magic/curse/mythology is a bit confusing at the beginning but stick with it. You get Josseran as our genie stuck in an amulet until a virgin makes a sacrificing wish. Our sweet virgin is a historian you will want to hug, Hal. Their path to their HEA is a wicked winding road of twists and loopholes with a bit of heartache.You can not skim this book because there is so much going on. But it is so worth it.
January 5, 2023
Quite a good romp!
It's a different sort of story, original, slightly convoluted. Once I got into it, it's really fun story with very engaging characters!
Josseran tells a white lie which leads to him messing up a spell while being sacrificed. He's bound to an amulet with 'Charlie', a lizard. Charlie is a hoot! When they meet Hal, all sorts of shenanigans ensue, all while trying rcade the abbot that got them into their predicament.
The story has time-travel, portals, fun, romance, an evil mystic and the path to a HEA.
A good book to pass time with.
It's a different sort of story, original, slightly convoluted. Once I got into it, it's really fun story with very engaging characters!
Josseran tells a white lie which leads to him messing up a spell while being sacrificed. He's bound to an amulet with 'Charlie', a lizard. Charlie is a hoot! When they meet Hal, all sorts of shenanigans ensue, all while trying rcade the abbot that got them into their predicament.
The story has time-travel, portals, fun, romance, an evil mystic and the path to a HEA.
A good book to pass time with.
January 6, 2023
Loved Hal, Josseran and Charlie and boy oh boy do Hal and Josseran have quite a journey to their HEA. An explanation of the plot wouldn't really do it justice, as you have to experience these characters and their own personal Labors of Hercules (or in this case Labors of Hal/Josseran) to fully appreciate the way the author has incorporated magic, a twist on the genie in a bottle idea and the tasks they have to perform to have any hope of breaking the spell. Settle in for a while, because once you start this you'll have to know what happens next.
January 10, 2023
This was the first book by this author that I have read, and it looks like they are new, with this book being their third. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of writing skills by this author. The story was interesting and grabbed by attention from the beginning and held it throughout the entire book. The characters were engaging and interesting. This book has intriguing magic, exciting action, mysterious plot twists, and steamy scenes. Paranormal romance is not my favorite, but this book put a spell on me. I am looking forward to reading the author's first two books.
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 29, 2024
Epic Love
I enjoyed the fantasy and imagination of this story. The love story, the struggles, and the pain were all there and made it even sweeter. I've read a lot of fantasy, and the naturals/devastations had a nice new twist to them. I loved the constant twisting of the storyline.
My biggest complaint would be Perry. His "redemption arc" felt unnecessary and tasted sour at the end.
I would recommend this book and would read it again. I am looking forward to reading more of the author's works.
I enjoyed the fantasy and imagination of this story. The love story, the struggles, and the pain were all there and made it even sweeter. I've read a lot of fantasy, and the naturals/devastations had a nice new twist to them. I loved the constant twisting of the storyline.
My biggest complaint would be Perry. His "redemption arc" felt unnecessary and tasted sour at the end.
I would recommend this book and would read it again. I am looking forward to reading more of the author's works.
January 4, 2023
interesting story
I really enjoyed most of this story there were some funny outlandish moments the lizard Charlie was one of the best parts with his various random offspring I also enjoyed getting to know josserian and Hal together the loophole was fun but the middle was frustrating and annoying perry was not a great person and Hal’s experience with the aftermath of the wish was pretty horrible and frustrating but I really enjoyed the ending it was cute
I really enjoyed most of this story there were some funny outlandish moments the lizard Charlie was one of the best parts with his various random offspring I also enjoyed getting to know josserian and Hal together the loophole was fun but the middle was frustrating and annoying perry was not a great person and Hal’s experience with the aftermath of the wish was pretty horrible and frustrating but I really enjoyed the ending it was cute
January 4, 2023
The Goodbye Wish was a surprisingly good story. I wasn’t sure was I was going to read but thought the premise, Genie in a bottle, sounded great and it was! Some seriously fun moments loved, Charlie the lizard! Great world building with well developed characters. Twists and turns and a loophole that will throw you for a loop. The story kept me on my toes, seriously loved it! Overall, a fantastic read. Well written with nice pacing! Highly recommend.
January 7, 2023
Okay, I really love Hal and Josseran is a close second. This book is like Aladdin for adults, but better. This book has great world-building. I loved josseran and the amulet and Hal the librarian. There are lots of twists and turns and the end twist was well spectacular ( even I didn't realize it). I loved Charlie as well, he is a lizard who is bound to the amulet as well as Josseran. There is lots of magic, evil people, and lots of laughs, and of course a super satisfying HEA.
January 5, 2023
I loved it. Loved all the characters especially Charlie and his great sense of humor. I laughed, cried, and used tissues a very moving story about love and second chances and I was very sad for Charlie but also happy that he left something behind for his very dear friends. I can't wait for more in this universe of magic and wishes please do more (maybe a series).
January 5, 2023
A spell goes wrong and he ends up connect to an amulet which give good things to the owner. He has been owned by many cruel women who only saw him as a animal not as a person. Finally he lands in the hands of a man who is so kind. What is going to happen for them both? Will he get his finally wish? What is this wish?see just what is going to happen for them both
January 6, 2023
This is the story of Jossean and Hal. This book is hilarious. The characters are awesome and you will fall in love with Charlie. The author takes you on an incredible adventure. The action and surprise twists keeps you reading well past your bedtime. Definitely recommended.
I received this book as an Arc and I am happily reviewing it voluntarily.
I received this book as an Arc and I am happily reviewing it voluntarily.
February 2, 2023
A Feel Good Read!
I adored this world, and I hated to say goodbye to Hal and Josseran! Loved reading that Barrie liked them, too, didn't want to put this world to bed. I could definitely see more of this world! As always, Ms. Farris, excellent world building, blistering hot chemistry, and relatable characters. Pick up your copy, a phenomenal book!
I adored this world, and I hated to say goodbye to Hal and Josseran! Loved reading that Barrie liked them, too, didn't want to put this world to bed. I could definitely see more of this world! As always, Ms. Farris, excellent world building, blistering hot chemistry, and relatable characters. Pick up your copy, a phenomenal book!
April 26, 2023
Refreshing
I loved the intriguing concept of magic that was well explained but not overpowering the storyline, the sense of humor, and the author's ability to build tension and the connection the reader feels for the main couple. It's rare for me to find a book that I can't anticipate the flow of events and while this ticked that box for me, some may not like the pacing.
I loved the intriguing concept of magic that was well explained but not overpowering the storyline, the sense of humor, and the author's ability to build tension and the connection the reader feels for the main couple. It's rare for me to find a book that I can't anticipate the flow of events and while this ticked that box for me, some may not like the pacing.
January 3, 2023
Interesting
This is a new to me author so I wasn't sure what to expect but the plot intrigued me. I wasn't disappointed. There is a lot to take in but it is an interesting story and kept me hooked all the way through.
I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion
This is a new to me author so I wasn't sure what to expect but the plot intrigued me. I wasn't disappointed. There is a lot to take in but it is an interesting story and kept me hooked all the way through.
I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion
January 5, 2023
This is my first book by this author and it took me a bit to get in to but once I did it was a magical roller coaster! Slow burn with unexpected twists! Well written with great world and character development. I received this book from GRR and these are my honest opinions
January 15, 2023
Funny and Charming
The book is quite funny and charming with plenty of adventure. Who knew a lizard could be so cute and heroic. You will really enjoy reading the many hazards our heroes undertake while leaning about each other.
The book is quite funny and charming with plenty of adventure. Who knew a lizard could be so cute and heroic. You will really enjoy reading the many hazards our heroes undertake while leaning about each other.
July 9, 2023
Fun read
Another exciting book by this fabulous author. I really love how the story develops, changes tracks and powers on.
Farris' books never stick to one arc. There's always trouble round the corner which keeps the story intriguing.
Highly recommend!!
Another exciting book by this fabulous author. I really love how the story develops, changes tracks and powers on.
Farris' books never stick to one arc. There's always trouble round the corner which keeps the story intriguing.
Highly recommend!!
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