Review: A gripping read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2012
`Be careful what you wish for' is the irony within this tale which is flipped on its head, with thought-provoking truth. We are all fascinated by magic and the imagination of things happening that cannot be explained, hence just as it drew the characters in so to does it with the reader making you wonder to yourself whilst reading `is there such a thing as magic?!' I have never been so engrossed within a story which captured my imagination that was such a creative and original storyline as to blow me away. Being character-driven the reader is able to connect to the storyline in an intimate and very personal way, involving yourself within their life stories that capture your very soul. I felt emotionally entwined within a complex and utterly fascinating tale, which made me re-evaluate my own self and beliefs. It was centered on Ruth who had a belief that if someone wished on a stone then it would come true but with horrific consequences, and in many different cases you see this unfolding before your very eyes. With Sarah who was so obsessed with her weight that she turned into a drug addict who was size zero, Petra who fell in love but which turned into an unhealthy fixation, a girl called Savanna who wants to be the next top model but then gets a reality check of her personality and to Fleur the girl whom she idolized and believed in so much. Each character's story was fascinating and I loved how they ultimately connected and became entwined with each other, like a labyrinth of people who surround this single object. The novel ended with the closure that not only the main character needed but also that the reader so desperately wants too, as this epic saga comes to its dramatic climax and conclusion. This story is about fate, coincidence, beliefs and luck, which we all cling to at some point within our lives and hope upon. It is not about magic spells or some magic cure that we are all seeking as too are the characters within the story, but rather looking at things in a logical and understanding way as life is not always perfect. Whilst reading this book I found myself lost in thought as the author seemed to touch upon everything that is relevant within life, being love, friendship, family and careers. It is something that all age groups can empathize with being that we all still have that `dream' inside of us, when we blow out the candles on the cake and hope that it will come true or when we read our horoscopes. This is a fantastic story that touches your heart and soul, by an accomplished author who has exceeded all expectations entirely. A fantastic storyline that is truly inspired and something I would highly recommend.