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You Wish... Kindle Edition

by Terry Tyler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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YOU WISH

Terry Tyler

YOU WISH was the winner of the "Best Chick Lit/Women's Lit" in the eFestival of Words 2013.

Do we control our own destiny - or might it be determined by fate,
coincidence, luck...or even magic?

Ruth, an amateur psychic with a husband who smokes cannabis for breakfast, is
haunted by a tragic event from her teenage years which, she suspects, was the
result of a wish she made on an allegedly enchanted stone. Too embarrassed to
admit her fears, she keeps her secret to herself for twenty-five years.

Petra is the perennial singleton amongst her friends, unable, she thinks, to
fall in love. She comes across the stone at a Psychic Fair and makes a wish,
just for fun. As the wish begins to come true she wishes she had chosen her
words with more care.

Spoilt, weight-obsessed Sarah wants nothing more than to be "size zero". As
her life spirals downwards into the seedy world of drug abuse and addiction, she
remembers the day at the Psychic Fair when she wished for her heart's desire.

When Ruth learns of the fates of Petra and Sarah she is forced to confront her
guilt and discover the truth about the Wishing Stone...

Terry Tyler's debut novel is a quirky contemporary drama exploring the themes
of family affairs, infidelity and guilt, incorporating jealousy, drug abuse and the
obsession of a Facebook stalker, against a backdrop of secrets and superstition.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006423HGW
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Publication date ‏ : ‎ 5 Nov. 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled

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Terry Tyler is the author of twenty-eight books available from Amazon, the latest being the post-apocalyptic thriller, Safe Zone.

Other recent publications include the SFV-1 rage virus trilogy: Infected, Darkness and Reset, also 'Where There's Doubt', the story of a romance scammer and his prey, and 'Megacity', the final book in the dystopian Operation Galton trilogy. Happy to be independently published, Terry is an avid reader and book reviewer, and a member of Rosie Amber's Book Review Team.

Terry is a Walking Dead addict, and has a great interest in history (particularly Saxon, Plantagenet and Tudor), along with books and documentaries on sociological/cultural/anthropological subject matter. She loves South Park, the sea, and going for long walks in quiet places where there are lots of trees. She lives in the north east of England with her husband.

Terry can be found on X @TerryTyler4

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Customers find this book to be an eminently readable example of the genre, with a compelling story where interwoven narratives are drawn together cleverly. They appreciate the author's talent for writing from multiple perspectives, the fluid writing style, and find it funny and engaging. The book receives positive feedback for its pacing and thought-provoking content, with one customer noting how it touches on topical issues with ease. The chick-lit genre receives mixed reactions from customers.

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Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable and brilliant, describing it as an eminently readable example of the genre.

"...with so many nooks and crannies and nuances that I would happily read it again and know I would find new things in it...." Read more

"...Very clever and very entertaining - give it a go." Read more

"...It's the perfect book if you want to escape into a story. Terry Tyler's writing style is very relaxed and easy to read...." Read more

"This was another freebie I was glad I didn't pay for. Ok as a time filler for lunch and break time at work but not gripping or thrilling by any means..." Read more

45 customers mention ‘Story quality’45 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's compelling and thought-provoking narrative, noting how the interwoven stories are drawn together cleverly.

"...It's a tight, imaginative and poignant story, ingeniously structured and fluently told with an impressive cast of very human and humorous characters..." Read more

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"...The ending was particularly poignant, I thought, bringing the various parts of story together beautifully and really making the reader think about..." Read more

"...that has failed to grip me from the word go. The story has been well documented, so I’ll say more about the characters – every one of them..." Read more

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Customers find the characters in the book captivating and solid, with the author demonstrating talent for writing from multiple perspectives.

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"...The characters were very well thought out and believable, and I'm certain that we could all relate to one or more of them in one way or another..." Read more

"...It's funny, insightful, thought-provoking, well-written, contains realistic characters. It's the perfect book if you want to escape into a story...." Read more

"...This in-depth picture of the characters and the way the threads are seamlessly pulled together is what makes Terry Tyler’s stories so captivating...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as fluid and easy to read, with one customer noting how skillfully crafted it is with attention to detail.

"...novel is so thought-provoking, with so many nooks and crannies and nuances that I would happily read it again and know I would find new things in it...." Read more

"...The characters were very well thought out and believable, and I'm certain that we could all relate to one or more of them in one way or another..." Read more

"...Terry Tyler's writing style is very relaxed and easy to read. It's reminiscent of Marian Keyes at her best...." Read more

"...I loved Ruth. Although somewhat unconventional, she is caring and sincere in her endeavours to earn an honest living...." Read more

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Customers find the book humorous and engaging, with one mentioning it's great for holiday reading.

"...(Sarah's job interview at the optician's, for example, is hilarious and so recognizable)...." Read more

"Wow! Just wow! I loved this book. It's funny, insightful, thought-provoking, well-written, contains realistic characters...." Read more

"...There are sequences of tension, drama, and humour and along the way the book also delivers some interesting observations on austerity Britain...." Read more

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Customers find the book thought-provoking and insightful, with one customer noting how it touches on topical issues with ease.

"...This colorful novel is so thought-provoking, with so many nooks and crannies and nuances that I would happily read it again and know I would find..." Read more

"Wow! Just wow! I loved this book. It's funny, insightful, thought-provoking, well-written, contains realistic characters...." Read more

"...to become a size zero is portrayed well, giving a clear insight into how her mind works...." Read more

"...Lots of telling, lots of exposition and an unusual structure for a novel. But I really enjoyed it...." Read more

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"...for a few years as I thought I'd outgrown it but I found 'You Wish' fresh and original with characters I wanted to know about and a well written..." Read more

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6 customers mention ‘Chick lit’3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the chick-lit genre of the book, with some finding it enjoyable, while others describe it as very average.

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"Bought this on the basis of its reviews.Big mistake. Very average teen chick lit type. Not for me. Will stick to trying samples first." Read more

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Michel Arnaud
A Poignant, Funny and Thought-provoking novel (Review by Peter Davey)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2013
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`You Wish' is the first novel I've read by Terry Tyler and it more than came up to expectations. It's a tight, imaginative and poignant story, ingeniously structured and fluently told with an impressive cast of very human and humorous characters (Sarah's job interview at the optician's, for example, is hilarious and so recognizable). It's also a highly perceptive psychological study of adults and young people alike, particularly concerning the emotions of (often irrational) guilt and anxiety which can fester in our minds and consume our lives. Also, it achieves the difficult feat of presenting the gritty surface of everyday reality while suggesting the magical and supernatural which may be lurking just beneath it and be woven into it. This is handled with such subtly and restraint that the author avoids the trap of so much `magic realism' - that of getting carried away and demanding too much of the reader's suspension of belief. Not only was I kept guessing throughout about the direction the story was going to take and how it was going to resolve itself but also found myself thinking about the very nature of life itself and the forces orchestrating it. In a society which is constantly feeding our desires and aspirations, do we really want or need the things we are constantly wishing for, and are our lives really governed and determined by our choices and free will anyway? This colorful novel is so thought-provoking, with so many nooks and crannies and nuances that I would happily read it again and know I would find new things in it. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. Superb.

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M-Moo06
Excellent - a real surprise gem!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2012
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I wasn't really expecting much from this book as it was a freebie, but I'm glad to say that I was totally wrong to be so sceptical - it was great!

The characters were very well thought out and believable, and I'm certain that we could all relate to one or more of them in one way or another (not that we'd all admit to it - I'm Petra the Facebook stalker! Haha). I like the fact that they were all normal people with normal lives that were seemingly turned upside-down by this mysterious stone; the few extra characters thrown in at the end for good measure was also a nice touch. Very clever and very entertaining - give it a go.

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Maria Savva
Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 September 2012
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Wow! Just wow! I loved this book. It's funny, insightful, thought-provoking, well-written, contains realistic characters. It's the perfect book if you want to escape into a story. Terry Tyler's writing style is very relaxed and easy to read. It's reminiscent of Marian Keyes at her best. If you like contemporary fiction that will make you laugh out loud, and will keep you interested all the way through, you should read this book.
The story revolves around a Wishing Stone. Various characters make wishes on the stone and their lives seem to be changed because of it. But the question is, did their lives change because they made a wish on the stone, or did they just choose to think that? The book cleverly looks at the idea of fate and destiny versus choice and free will. It follows the life of the main character Ruth from the 1980s to the present, and the various people she has come into contact with because of the Wishing Stone.
The books covers a variety of topics, such as obsession, drug addiction, Internet stalking, relationships, reality TV chat shows.
You Wish is an entertaining book that you won't want to put down. I felt as if I really got to know the characters and could sympathise with their problems.
The ending was particularly poignant, I thought, bringing the various parts of story together beautifully and really making the reader think about whether we create our own reality or whether there are other forces at play.
This is a must read, and Terry Tyler is now one of my favourite authors. I will be reading her other books. This type of book makes me proud to be part of the indie publishing world.

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Pipsmum
Ok, if a little bit of a teen read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2012
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This was another freebie I was glad I didn't pay for. Ok as a time filler for lunch and break time at work but not gripping or thrilling by any means. I've got another Terry Tyler book to read but I'm leaving that on the shelf for a while as I need something a bit more substantial to read. This would book is probably more suited to teenagers and people who like a quick, no brainer of a book.

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Yorkshire lass
A worthy winner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2020
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After reading You Wish it’s no surprise that it won the Best Chick-Lit/Women’s Lit award. I’m gradually working my way through Ms Tyler’s earlier books and I have yet to find one that has failed to grip me from the word go.
The story has been well documented, so I’ll say more about the characters – every one of them vibrant and believable. I loved Ruth. Although somewhat unconventional, she is caring and sincere in her endeavours to earn an honest living. This is hampered by Matt’s feckless attitude, content to draw his benefits and smoke spliffs all day long. I shared Ruth’s frustration, making me dislike Matt to begin with. However, he proved to be basically a good sort and, without giving too much away, came up trumps when it mattered – a prime example of good character development which we’ve come to expect from this accomplished writer.
The people drawn into Ruth’s life, via the wishing stone, are equally interesting, each with their own set of problems. Poor deluded Petra’s obsession with Jay Stone is pitiful to contemplate, yet it’s a common scenario with women who mistake casual sex for something more meaningful and are unable to accept the reality. Thank goodness for Petra’s friend, Jenna, who is mindful of her fragile self-esteem.
Sarah’s problem is much more complex, her compulsion to starve herself to become a size zero is portrayed well, giving a clear insight into how her mind works. This in-depth picture of the characters and the way the threads are seamlessly pulled together is what makes Terry Tyler’s stories so captivating. You Wish is an utterly absorbing read which has a feel-good factor and I’m happy to recommend it.

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Cathy Benavides
Entertaining and thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on 27 September 2012
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To me, this book defied description. It wasn't chick lit, it wasn't really supernatural, it wasn't all drama, it wasn't really humor..... what was it? I don't know, but I know I loved it. The author did a great job of really developing all of the plot lines and giving the characters depth and soul. It wasn't rushed or forced, but it definitely kept me turning the page! I did like that there weren't really "happy" endings, but you were satisfied that resolution had come. I'd recommend this to any of my friends no matter what they like; this book is well-written and a great change of pace from your usual reads.

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Kare
A TRULY MAGICAL READ!!!
Reviewed in Canada on 30 April 2013
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This is the third book of Terry Tyler's that I have read, and I absolutely LOVED IT! I can honestly say that she is one of my all-time favourite authors. I consider it a real treat to read one of her novels. I savour her books as I do my favourite chocolates, Lindt Truffles! I would love to gobble up all her other books at once, but I like knowing that there is a special treat awaiting me when the perfect time and mood strikes. As with her other novels, I now know that once I start to read one of Tyler's books, I am not going to want to do anything else or be interrupted. I wait until I have the time to read it in one sitting, because as soon as I start to read her amazing writing, I am instantly drawn right into the book. This April, here in Canada, we had a late winter storm, and I was snowed in and unable to go anywhere. What was to be a busy Saturday afternoon running errands, I was unexpectedly left with free time to indulge myself, so I purchased YOU WISH. The characters in YOU WISH are so relatable that before you know it, you feel as though you have known them forever, or know someone just like them. The multi-dimensional plots and characters in YOU WISH are unpredictable in that delightful way where you just go with the flow and enjoy the ride. I could go on forever and tell you specifically my favourite parts, what I love about each of the characters or the way the plots seamlessly evolve, but I do not wish to spoil it for others. I will say that there are several story lines that are inter-twined and I found that as the book progressed I went from loving, hating and feeling sorry for certain characters. The range of emotions the characters bring out is at times spine tingling. Tyler's books have such an amazing "feel" to them, that you know it is her distinctive writing style, but each book is completely different. Tyler has an extraordinary gift for writing and I love the fact that I can never predict where the story is going, or how it will end. I am normally pretty good at figuring out how a book is going to end, but Tyler never fails to surprise me! There are two more books of Tyler's I have still to read, on my Amazon Wish List. However, like Chocolate Truffles, I shall wait until I cannot ignore the craving any longer and I know I am guaranteed another thoroughly entertaining afternoon. Perhaps there will be another snowstorm in May?

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D.A. Cairns
Surprising and quite profound
Reviewed in Australia on 31 July 2017
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Obviously I was attracted by the premise of You Wish: that's why I added it to 'to read' list. Why I took so long to actually buy it and read it, I do not know.
Really great, believable characters with fascinating stories. What's the connection? The Wishing Stone. But is it really magic?
You'll be glued to the pages, like I was, to find out.

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Utilisateur
What a character setup !
Reviewed in Canada on 7 November 2014
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Three characters, three fates and what's really cool about this story is the fact one's can easily identify to each of them: Ruth and her somewhat bohemian way of life, getting to an age where you start looking back, Petra, younger and a real shame on social networks (no doubt I'll block her too!), and, eventually, Sarah, who is the perfect picture of where addictions and obsessions can lead.

The characters painting are incredibly true and credible, the author really nailed them so precisely (the point where you read and tell to yourself, yeah, been there, done that): Terry Tyler has a real talent for giving life to them !

Regarding the plot, well the plots, they're so near, so possible, that you putting down the book is hard. Needless to say, I was looking forward to knowing the end from the first 10% of the book.

However, a good book is quickly recognizable and after only few pages, I knew this was definitely one. It also has this so charming british touch (no hard feelings to American writers, I love you equally!)

The last third of the book is pretty unexpected. A bit of a good surprise as the author took a road I wasn't thinking of, although after ending the book I told to myself that the ending was 'natural'.

Also, the way the book ends is interesting as it made me think about the exact nature of wishing, what it does involve, what you bring in and it cleverly adds to the equation the power of beliefs and how letting go is sometimes necessary or salutary.

It starts as a light story, darkens before an ending giving hope, not too obviously (thanks for that!).
Chick lit that gets you, I like that !

Lesson learned: I'll take care of formulating my next wish in details :)

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Scott Bury
Skillful writer lets readers see through characters' eyes
Reviewed in the United States on 21 June 2012
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Independent book review: You Wish

I admit it, I am probably not the target audience that Terry Tyler had in mind when she wrote You Wish. I'm the wrong sex. But I still liked it.

You Wish could be categorized as "urban paranormal fantasy." Set in the southern part of the UK and spanning a period from the 80s to 2010, You Wish is about Ruth, a woman who scrapes out a living as a psychic advisor at county fairs and other events, and some of the people she comes into contact with.

As a girl, Ruth finds a magical wishing stone: supposedly, if you touch it and make a wish, the wishes come true. Ruth is deeply conflicted: on one level, she laughs off such a possibility; on another, she's afraid of the power of an object to grant wishes and keeps the stone hidden most of her life.

However, one day her young daughter sets up a little display at her parents' psychic display at a local fair; for a charitable donation, anyone can make a wish on the stone. Three people wish on the stone. One, Petra, wishes she could fall in love like all her friends do; Sarah wishes she could lose weight to achieve her lifelong goal of wearing Size Zero clothes; and a childless couple wishes they could conceive a baby.

The story traces how events conspire to realize these wishes--and the horrifying, yet easily foreseeable effects on the characters' lives.

What I liked
Tyler skillfully weaves the separate stories of the characters together, even bringing some of them back together near the end. She also brings tells Ruth's back-story well, showing how the young Ruth acquired the wishing stone and the emotional roller-coaster a school-age girl goes through. I have to admit, I've seldom had much patience for the drama of the average teenage girl in fiction, but Tyler really knows how to make her reader see through Ruth's eyes. In a few chapters, Tyler also shows very believably exactly what Ruth is afraid of the stone's power.

Another thing I really liked is the realism of the story. All the characters were three-dimensional; no one was just an evocation of Tyler's favourite TV show characters. And the marginal lives of the modern psychics, pathetically selling paintings and psychic readings at fairs and conventions to supplement their social assistance cheques, skimping to raise two children while finding money for dope, shows me that Tyler is not only a skilled observer and reporter of life around her. She doesn't buy the romantic line that psychics and marginal artists sell. She also shares (I think) my own understanding of "magic."

Weaknesses
There were very few things about this book to criticize. Sure, there were occasional typos and awkward sentences, but I defy you to find me any book without a few. (Stieg Larsson fans, give up now.)

There were some long information dumps, about the back-stories of Petra (the girl who wished to fall in love) and, to a lesser extent, Sarah. Tyler wrote several passages about Petra's pursuit of her true love as if she were summing it up for a book report. Many critics have told me to "show, not tell" in my own writing, and for the most part, I think they're right.

Summary
Overall, however, this is an excellent story, skillfully told. Congratulations to Terry Tyler for proving, yet again, the independent authors are producing excellent books.

4*

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