The Wish List by Gabi Stevens

A review by Nicki Salcedo

If you were a Rare One and could listen to the world you might hear this:

I wish I were a real princess.

I wish I had a puppy.

I wish he liked—

I wish—

I wish—

For Kristin Montgomery the ability to hear people’s wishes is just the beginning of her developing powers.She’s a CPA with three aunts who suddenly reveal that they are fairy godmothers and Kristin is too.What do you need to be a fairy godmother?A magic wand, some reluctance, and a guide in the form of Tennyson Ritter.He’s a scholarly, brooding, magical arbiter.Sound great doesn’t it?

Well, there’s the bad guy and the rules.Lots of rules.Never use your magic in anger.Not all wishes should be granted.Simple Magic is often the best magic.Magic isn’t always the answer.Kristin’s life is soon cluttered of danger and responsibility.She also has two men looking out for her.You know which one she should choose, so don’t expect too much deliberation.But I like a heroine with dating options and good friends.Kristin’s world is filled with interesting Groundlings (That’s regular people) and Arcani (They’ve got the magic).

I like to classify books by their Trauma Factor.These are stories where the main characters go through so much drama and peril it leaves you weeping.I love a book with a high Trauma Factor, but at times I like to read something light.The Wish List is a sweet, fast read.Great for a day when you don’t want your leisure reading to weigh or worry you down.The Wish List is a nice blend of paranormal, comedy, and romance.You will likely fall in love with Tennyson long before the heroine does.

My only concern was the sense that the author was holding something back. Even though the story is light, Ms. Stevens has flare for language and talent for describing dark worlds and heroes.  I think she wants to give us something more. With rest of the trilogy already in the works, (Spellbound in April 2011 and Toil & Trouble in March 2012) I hope we’ll get the rest of the magic in the next two books.

Ever had a wish that came true? Do you have a wish that you’ve had for a long time? Ever wished for something and now you’re glad didn’t come true?

For more on Gabi Stevens check out her interview with Petit Fours and Hot Tamales.

The Wish List (Time of Transition Trilogy) by Gabi Stevens

Available now, TOR, Paranormal Romance, ISBN-10: 0765365030

3 Petit Fours, 2 Hot Tamales