Author: Rachael Johns
Year of release: 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Genre: Australian Fiction, Romance, Woman’s Fiction, Chick-Lit
Release Date: 21st October 2019
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Synopsis
Three women, three secrets, one life-changing journey.
Alice has always been a trailblazer as a scientist, activist and mother. She knew her choices would involve sacrifices, but now, on the eve of her eightieth birthday, she’s beginning to wonder if she’s sacrificed too much.
Alice’s daughter, Sappho, rebelled against her unconventional upbringing, choosing to marry young and embrace life as a homemaker, but her status as a domestic goddess has recently taken a surprising turn.
Ged has always been the peacemaker between her grandmother and mother. A tenacious journalist, she knows what she wants in life and love, yet when everything in her world starts falling apart, she begins to question whether she really knows anyone at all.
At a crossroads in each of their lives, Alice, Sappho and Ged embark on a celebratory trip together, but instead of bringing them closer, the holiday sparks life-changing consequences and lifts the lid on a fifty-year-old secret.
Can Ged rescue her family if their story is built on a betrayal?
Review
My First Rachael John’s book it won’t be my last, Rachael John’s is able to write a story that covers a range of topics that tug on the heart strings that can also make you laugh out loud, whilst also silently nodding whilst thinking so it is completely normal to talk the dog like she or in my case he gets me.
I had so much fun getting to know the Johnston’s shout out to all the grandparents who swear and dress in something other than floral, I always wanted to be your grandchild.
Just One Wish is magical as a reader I can’t say all the books I read leave me feeling like there wasn’t something that needed improvement. Our narrator Geraldine known to her close family and friends as Ged is down to earth and believable as a character one I looked forward to finding out what would happen to her next, especially in the beginning chapters, Alice makes for a memorable character throughout, one that every time I see this book I’ll will think of her and smile, although I couldn’t relate to everything Sappho also known as Marie went through I loved her commitment to social media and the need for an assistant with her vlog I’ll stick to blogging though.
Upon reaching the middle of the book I just couldn’t put the kindle down till I reached the end, even though I had a hunch when it come to the plotline twists from the body of this story, it was so well written and enjoyable that I didn’t mind, I made it to the end with 9% battery left.
Anyone looking for a bubbly, Woman’s Fiction or even as the last minute gift idea for a bookworm should look no further. Then Just One Wish.
With thanks to Harlequin Australia and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.