Book Review: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer | Cozy Literary Fiction

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Whether you're a lifelong reader, crawling out of a reading slump, or just need a trusted voice to help you find a great story — you're in the right place. Today’s book is "The Wishing Game" by Meg Shaffer.

This charming, whimsical novel follows Lucy Hart, a 26-year-old teacher's aide who grew up feeling unloved and found comfort in a beloved children's book series. When the reclusive author behind those books resurfaces with a brand-new title and an invitation to compete for the only copy, Lucy jumps at the chance because winning could mean everything for her and the seven-year-old boy she's trying to adopt.

Think Willy Wonka vibes, a slow-burn romance, and a love letter to the books that shaped us. If you’d like to read it, you can purchase a copy for your TBR pile: | Amazon Other books by Meg that I mentioned: The Lost Story: | Amazon (on my TBR pile) The Book Witch: a DNF for me, my thoughts here (Using Apple Podcasts on desktop and can’t click?

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