Dying Wish

Firstly, Thank you Margaret McHeyzer for giving me the chance to read this early.

Ok now I have pulled myself together I can write this review, I have to start saying what a beautifully written story. It basically pulled my heart out and stomped on it but in the best way possible. I have only read a hand full of books that have made me feel this way and these are the ones I will remember.

I cried a lot, I laughed whilst I was crying and I had to put it down three times because I either couldn’t read the words, or I just couldn’t carry on without given it my full attention and this book needed it. I wanted to be fully in the story and on my own so I could take each word and treasure it.

I thought once we got passed part 1 I wouldn’t cry as much but I was so so wrong but I loved that because that meant I was still living in and loving the story. I wasn’t sure I would like how this ended and I fought myself on the issue but the way Margaret wrote this book was phenomenal.

I’m going to start with Elijah he was such a beautifully presented character and you couldn’t help love him, the way he cared for Alice and wanted to be a better man for her was inspiring and how he forced himself into her heart, he grew up throughout the pages and it was good to be on this journey with him and felt like he was taking care of you.

Becky, she was the best friend anyone could ask for and to Alice she was her rock and the fact that they saw themselves as sisters spoke volumes of their relationship. Becky was such a kind soul underneath her hard exterior, she tried to be tough and only let Alice see her vulnerability. I loved how these two were soulmates of the friendship kind and that they meant the world to each other.

Then there Alice and I can’t think of her without crying even writing this review lol. Her spirit, her selflessness, her love, of just everything about her was nothing short of amazing. Her character was just beautiful and I loved that even when she was at her lowest she only thought about the people around her and how she was making them feel rather than them seeing her struggle and breaking there heart. Alice’s determination when it came to her love of ballet was so inspiring and her dedication to the people and her dancing was exceptional.

Everything about this book was fantastic, I loved Alice’s parents, I loved the bucket list, I loved the letters at the end everything just worked out perfectly. I even loved the community sprit when it came to Travis and just all the family values. It also made you think about life and grab it with both hands because we really don’t know what’s around the corner and we should be grateful for what we have even if it isn’t much because there is always someone worse off.

If you’re looking for a heart wrenching, sobbing kind of read then you have to pick this book up it was absolutely fantastic.

This book is nothing short of 5++++++++++ stars and I will remember this book for a very long time.

This is not a simple story about soul mates, about fate or about surprises that transform lives. This is the story of teens determined to conquer their place in the world and follow their passion, what moves their hearts even if they are shattered.

It will be very difficult to do this review considering the size of the synopsis and where any small detail that I comment on will be a spoiler, so I will try to be as clear and succinct as possible for you to realize the depth and beauty of this story.

Although the writer divided the book into two parts, I clearly saw three-thirds straight.

– Stage of presentation of the characters, characterizing them, the Princess, the Transgressor, the Perfect Face and the Popular Face. I loved too much the nicknames of each character and the explanation for each one of them. I felt at school with my class and all those hormones in the boil, the teachers and their demands. Life runs to each of them in a normal way for adolescence, school, family, friends, doubts, dreams and discoveries. Here the writer is giving discreet evidence of what lies ahead, just look closely at the details and the lines between.

– Tearful phase, when everything that seemed perfectly fit and well programmed undoes showing well the strength and determination of each character. She again posts messages between the lines to show how you want to close the story. Every scene in this part is so romantic and well-made that you can not cry … and I cried a lot in passing. Each moment is so real, unique, and so specially shared between them that I have been able to live it all along with the characters.

– Sighing phase where the characters barely matured and had enough strength to know how to do good to others, to turn around and achieve – even in a way they did not expect – to live their Happily Ever After.

Did you get an idea of how beautiful the book is? How come not? Well ! Since I was very technical in the explanation because I do not want you to miss the surprises that the book brings. I understand you.

Want to face the challenge of discovering?

Sit on the porch with a chocolate box, a tissue box and a glass of water. Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in this inspiring story.

Despite having a strong plot, the writer was able to show in a light and passionate way how important it is to enjoy every second of life in the best possible way. It made it much easier to be told in the first person, because I could feel on the skin what the characters were going through and how they were facing everything that was presented to them.

I found it interesting to find out you’re an Australian writer. I do not think I’ve ever read anything about it. She has a clear writing that focuses on the book style to think about the value we give to life and full of phrases of effect. I liked too much to notice certain mannerisms, I like to know other cultures through books.

What about that cover? It combines a lot with everything the book wants to convey …. Great! That even in the deepest sorrow we can lift our faces and see the light, the joy through the obstacles that try to hide it. ….

And you are in order to have a preview of what the book is like? See the trailer that is in the Release post.

Just not favorite because some thoughts I found repetitive both in the first part as in the third, could have suppressed so the book did not stay so long. I’m sure the message would be captured in the same way. Even so…..

Highly recommended. 4/5 stars

Kisses, Myl