Olivia is a high school student who just moved to a new city with her parents. She’s shy and reserved and is your typical new girl who notices the hot guy who happens to be dating the most popular girl at school. The twist? Olivia and her parents are still reeling from the death of her twin sister the previous summer. While still missing her sister, Olivia takes one of Violet’s torn dresses to a seamstress/dressmaker to be repaired. Only, the dress she gets is NOT the one she brought in. The new dress is drop-dead gorgeous and possesses magical powers. With it, Olivia discovers she gets to make a heartfelt wish and it will come true. She wishes for her sister to come back, and she does! However, while corporal to Olivia, no one else can see or hear Violet. The sisters visit the seamstress who tells Olivia that she still has 2 other dresses and wishes coming. What will Olivia wish for next?
“Wish” is Bullen’s debut novel and I think she hits the ball out of the park with it. The story is poignant and written well, with interesting relatable characters for young adults. Olivia is relatable and the grief she and her parents exhibit while healing from the death of Violet is realistic as well. This book is written in such as way that I can see it helping students who have suffered a loss, as well as being entertaining for those who haven’t. Violet was a drowning victim and the scene is not overly descriptive when Olivia recounts the story to a friend. There is some kissing and some underage drinking, but no sex, foul language or violence. I recommend it for students in the 6th grade and up.
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