The Orphan's Wish by Melanie Dickerson

The Orphan's Wish

Hagenheim #8

Melanie Dickerson

352 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged, slow-burn historical romances that weave childhood friendships into epic adventures with themes of loyalty and self-discovery.

Description

A reimagining of the beloved folktale, Aladdin, set in medieval Germany.Orphaned and alone, Aladdin travels from the streets of his Arab homeland to a strange, faraway place. Growing up in an orphanage, he meets young Lady Kirstyn, whose father is...

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Community Reviews

3.7
based on 378 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 70%

emotional: 66%

hopeful: 45%

inspiring: 33%

tense: 33%

lighthearted: 25%

dark: 20%

challenging: 12%

mysterious: 12%

relaxing: 12%

reflective: 4%

sad: 4%

Pace

54% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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