This book should get 3 1/2 star rating.... hopefully Goodreads can change that one day... but anyways about the book! I’ve been an avid reader of Melanie Dickerson’s books since I read the Healer’s Apprentice since high school. Ever since I’ve been reading her books. I finally got my hands on The Orphan’s Wish and I want to say I love it but it kinda disappointed me. Which breaks my heart but it really did. I know it was supposed to be a retelling of Aladdin story but it didn’t feel so much like the story Aladdin except for the character being named Aladdin and the character Abu. I mean I know it’s supposed to be more realistic so the genie and the magic lamp is out of the question but I believe those things are what makes the story Aladdin. Also the way it was written is different from Melanie’s books there are flashbacks which are fine but I’m not sure if that worked for this story. I don’t know I gave 3 1/2 stars because I love seeing the characters again and visiting Hagenheim. This has nothing to do with the story but I still wish to see the reunion between Gabe and Rapunzel! But yeah so disappointed that I didn’t love it but I’m still looking forward to the story Warrior Maiden! Also check Melanie Dickerson’s newest Southern historical romance A Magnolia Summer!