Twenty Wishes (Blossom Street, No. 4)

This is terribly light even for a summer read. The only reason it gets 2 stars is because of its happy ending.

I really liked this book. It made me realize that no matter what happens you shouldn't give up hope or stop wishing.

I like the fact that Debbie Macomber is able to weave characters that have flaws and problems just like the rest of us but they aren't so over the top that you don't believe them.

She also gives you updates about characters in previous Bloomsom Street books and works them into the story. It was like hanging out with old friends and making new ones.

Debbie McComber writes books that you become a part of. Her characters are people you can relate to in everyday life, you know some of them, yours just have different names. Her wrting style is descriptive, humorous, surprising & well thought out. It's always fun to welcome her "new friends" to the neighborhood while catching up with the old ones over knitting & goodies from the bakery. Join us for a cup of tea won't you, good friends are the staples of life on Blossom Street.

I read all of debbies books , and this was one of the best yet!

I've read several of Debbie Macomber's books, and especially love the Blossom Street series. I've been to Seattle several times and feel like I'm revisiting every time I pick up one of these books.

The idea of wish-fulfillment intrigues me...and as another reviewer put it, it's kind of like a "Bucket List". But in the book, the wishes were realistic enough that they could be fulfilled. They were not outside the realm of possibility. But the interesting part was how the wish fulfillment had a slight twist. For example, a wish for "love" turned into something totally unpredictable. Love takes many forms and sometimes it isn't romantic love we get when we make this wish.

I was reading this book during my visit to LA to attend Book Expo America and actually saw Debbie Macomber signing her books! Her line was too long and I had to get ready to sign my own book, so I only met her "from afar".

Kudos, Debbie!