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lonelyasfranz's review against another edition
3.0
Simple and cute. It tries a little too hard to be funny, but I doubt younger audiences would mind.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
Emma has a lot going on in her life: she's navigating life as an eighth grader; she is growing apart from her best friend, Savannah; she is trying to find her place in the social stratum; and her surrogate mother, Aunt Jenny (her mother's best friend), has recently died.
Emma receives a mysterious letter that tells her she is lucky and to make a wish list of things she wants to happen and they will happen. Emma doesn't know the provenance of the letter, but she decides to make a list all the same. Her list of items keeps changing and it's nice to see Emma evolve as a character and how this affects the items on her list.
This is for middle grade readers and it is a book that I think raises all of the issues we see in this genre: mean girls, social media, bullying and ostracism. But, don't let that deter you. The central message of the book is positive and I found Emma a well drawn character with complex emotions.
Emma receives a mysterious letter that tells her she is lucky and to make a wish list of things she wants to happen and they will happen. Emma doesn't know the provenance of the letter, but she decides to make a list all the same. Her list of items keeps changing and it's nice to see Emma evolve as a character and how this affects the items on her list.
This is for middle grade readers and it is a book that I think raises all of the issues we see in this genre: mean girls, social media, bullying and ostracism. But, don't let that deter you. The central message of the book is positive and I found Emma a well drawn character with complex emotions.
stuffsamdoes_'s review against another edition
4.0
This read was easy and so cute! The only reason why I did not give it 5 stars was because I was not a fan of the "bloop" and the main character's best friend was a brat! However, the message and overall feel of the book was beautiful!
epedrotti's review against another edition
5.0
A book with a great message that everyone of all ages could benefit from! Definitely a quick read! Loved the relationships in this book.
squidpluiex's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The book was just meh. I feel like it didn’t display an accurate 8th grade experience. It did include the r slur which is kinda accurate to middle schoolers. The book denounced the word but I feel like they couldve said the r slur instead of spelling the whole word out. I’m not the one who can decide if it’s ok if books use slurs to make it more accurate. But I know some authors do. Anyways the concept was good but the execution fell short. The whole bloop thing was cringy. I also hate when they show text and it’s all abbreviations and stuff. But what happened to Vannah is very serious and a good thing to bring light to. Also the message about bringing your own luck was nice. Overall it had a good message and was a fairly quick read.
chaziesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
abbierca's review against another edition
4.0
While this book is clearly intended for a younger audience, I would say middle school, I still enjoyed reading it quite a lot. I feel like Ms Erlbaum realistically captures what it is like to be an eighth grader, both in the universal experiences and the issues I didn't face as a child with things like the internet and smart phones. The character development was great and I truly felt like she captured a true slice of humanity with this book. Also, my favorite part may have been the teacher hating the word "literally"
angela_31's review against another edition
5.0
Emma is struggling because she just lost her aunt Jenny due to cancer. A strange note appears by her front door that says to make a list of 10 lucky things you hope for this month. Immediately, she thinks someone is pranking her. But, she does end up making the list and makes some changes to it. I love this book so much I read it 5 times.