Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut novel by Harper Ross. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!
Emerson Clarke has never quite felt in control of her life, but she desperately tries to control those around her to make life better. She ghostwrites a successful series, but still can't bring herself to write her own books after her father's critiques. Her father was a celebrated author who controlled the household tightly, and her mother turned to alcohol while her father got Alzheimer's. A single mother, Emerson's daughter has recently pulled away from her. Going through her father's effects after his death, she steals his vintage typewriter and types out a quick wish - which comes true the next day. She becomes obsessed trying to make life perfect for those around her.
I am always up for a magical realism escape, and loved the idea of a typewriter granting wishes. But just like the old saying, be careful what you wish for! Because every wish may have unexpected consequences. I liked delving into the messy family dynamics and could understand Emerson's need for control. She wasn't always a likable character, but her heart was always in the right place. Be aware that the book shifts to less magic and more real-life heavy issues. This also has me wondering if famous prolific writers are really using ghostwriters? Yikes. Will be anxious for more from this author.
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