Whenever I see the cover of a new Katherine Center book, I smile.
They are bright and cheerful, yes, but I also know there will be complicated
characters who look for deeper meaning, deeper gratitude and deeper joy than
from any other author. What You Wish For doesn’t disappoint.
Set in the historical and beautiful city of Galveston, Texas,
What You Wish For is the story of school librarian Samantha Casey. Sam has a
history of running away from problems, not the least of which was a paralyzing
crush on colleague Duncan Carpenter. She finds a home at the charming private
school on the island, and fits in until the day she experiences a return of her
childhood epilepsy. Instead of running away again, she takes the advice of her
mentor and recreates herself with joy.
Then her mentor dies, and none other than Duncan Carpenter
comes to take his place. Only Duncan has changed too, and not in ways that
Samantha can understand.
This book examines serious issues: bullying in school,
creativity versus protection, school safety and the way people are marginalized
for characteristics that don’t define them. Katherine doesn’t disappoint her
readers. She lets her characters charge ahead boldly and with flowers in their
hair. You will want to applaud.
This book was provided to me by NetGalley. It will be
released on July 14, 2020.
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