Wishtress

By Nadine Brandes

She didn’t ask to be the Wishtress.

Myrthe was born with the ability to turn her tears into wishes. But when a granted wish goes wrong, she is cursed: the next tear she sheds will kill her. She must travel to the Well to break the curse before it can claim her life–and before the king’s militairen find her. To survive the journey, Myrthe must harden her heart to keep herself from crying even a single tear.

He can stop time with a snap of his fingers.

Bastiaan’s powerful–and rare–talent came in handy when he kidnapped the old king. Now the new king has a job for him: find the Wishtress and deliver her to the schloss. But Bastiaan needs a wish of his own. He gains Myrthe’s trust by promising to take her to the Well, but once he gets what he needs, he’ll turn her in. As long as his growing feelings for the girl with a stone heart don’t compromise him.

My Thoughts: Anyone else tired of a magical character’s skill being telepathy? Don’t get me wrong, telepathy is super cool! But sometimes it’s nice to have a brand new sparkle. Wishtress gave me that sparkle. A world where tears grant wishes and a snap of one’s fingers stops time? Incredible! Besides the fact that the bearers of these gifts were relatable on their own.

★ ★ ★ ★(Story: 4/5)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★(Worldview: 5/5)