Publishing date: 09.07.2024

Thank you to Netgalley and Humanoids Inc. for the ARC. My opinions are my own. 

The book as a meal: A bucket of popcorn wto go with all the drama

The book left me: Once again grateful that children can't make major life decisions

Negatives:

Story felt a little rushed and would benefit from a little more content and time with the characters

Artstyle is a little strange and might not be for everybody

Turns very dark very quickly

Positives:

Very reminiscent of old comics

Tangible consequences for innocent wishes

Features: 

Triggers for anti-feminism and misogyny (from a woman), reminiscent of old-school comics, wishes and wants with severe consequences, multi-POV

Why did I choose this one?

Sick skater dude on the cover: had to get it. The whole skating thing is not heavily featured in the comic (sad face), but it has it's flashes. I am as mentioned in my earlier reviews of the year, back in my comic loving self from my early teens. This comic looked cool and had a great premise

Pick-up-able? Put-down-able?

Pick-up-able. The story is a quick read and can be finished in a single sitting, I finished it throughout the day as I was busier than expected. The pacing also benefits from reading it all at once, as there are no proper breaks in-between. 

What was the vibe and mood?

Have you ever heard kids make wishes? Have you ever wondered what the consequences of those wishes were? Have you ever seen adults fumble and fail around sudden unforeseen circumstances? Well if you want to see these things, then read this. Absolute chaos. 

Final ranking and star rating?

3 stars, C tier. This was okay. I had fun reading it, and I think I would recommend it. However, it was nothing groundbreaking. I feel like this story would benefit from a higher page count and more time to develop the characters. You just about have time to get to know them before the story ends. In and of itself the book is just fine, fun but fine.