This was a fun book. Saffron is a faery and she wants to be a faery godmother. She gets to the office and she is bullied right off the bat and the people who work there are not nice at all. Other Faery Godmothers are missing and no one knows what has happened to them. Saffron decides she is going to investigate and find out what has happened to the other Faeries. She ends up working with the Devil's Advocate. She finds out she was only hired to be a Faery Godmother as a ploy and she is not happy. She wants to prove that she can do this job and make people happy.
I liked Saffron but the people she worked with including her boss needed to be taken down a couple of notches. We always think of Faery Godmothers like the Disney movies and these Faeries are totally opposite.

A fun, quirky urban fantasy with fairy godparents. The tone of this reminded me of the Enchanted Inc series (which I have adored for years). The world building is interesting - the main character is a "dope fairy" when the book begins, which means she uses her magic to make the hallucinations for people on drugs. (The character tries to use these to push the individual toward rehab or help him/her build the courage to face the difficulties in life that drove them to drugs.) But she gets the chance to pursue her dream job, but none of it is like she expected. The main character really made this one work for me. I liked her sass and the way she used her people skills to get what she needed in various situations. I would definitely read another book in this series. (Language)

Wishful Thinking , How To Be The Best Damn Faery Godmother In The World (Or Die Trying) book one by Helen Harper tells Saffron Sawyers story.
Saffron is a faery , has trainees, is feisty and has spunk. When she gets the opportunity to change to her dream departement she's all in. What she doesn't know is that her dream job isn't dreamy at all and she's in for the adventure of her life.
Wishful Thinking is a fast paced pnr read. A well written story that had me captivated from chapter one til the end. I read the book in sitting, I had to know what happens next. I loved the storylinbe and the characters, 4 stars.

I absolutely loved Helen Harpers Slouch Witch trilogy and when she was releasing a book about Fairy Godmothers I knew I needed to read it. Wishful Thinking follows Saffron a "Dope Fairy" which is a fairy who helps user through difficult dreams and tries to steer them from more hardcore drug use. Dope Fairies are also fairies on the lowest rung on the ladder with their fairy powers. Do to certain circumstances Saffron is promoted to Fairy Godmother. When she finds out that her only reason for promotion is because Fairy Godmothers are getting murdered find that to be the best Fairy God mother she needs to solve the case. I really enjoyed this urban paranormal fantasy with a mix of mystery. Wishful Thinking is fast paced and I loved how it features such an original idea, Fairy Godmothers. And not witches. You don't read about Fairy God mothers that often in Urban Paranormal fantasy reads. I did find it was missing a certain charm that made Slouch Witch so endearing and enjoyable I am hoping it gets some of the juice back in the second book. With that being said I didn't enjoy Wishful Thinking as much as her predecessor. But I was still a solid read.

Overall Wishful Thinking is a unique book featuring a fast paced plot and an eager heroine.

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3.5 Hearts Saffron is not Cinderella’s godmother. She is so far from the imagination of what a faery/fairy (forgive me if I use the American version of this word) godmother is that some might wonder if the author really meant the same as Cinderella had.

But she did. Sorta. Saffron is a drug fairy in the UK. What this means is she helps those with drug issues to get clean or at least not get heavier into the stuff. But she wants to be a godmother. And she gets her chance. And what a whirlwind it is.

I will say I expected a lot more humor based on the title/series name than was in it even though there was some humor. There is a bit of everything. Suspense, mystery, romance and a number of twists.

This is cute. I will try the next in this new series as well.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Fun, fanciful and filled with Fairies.

Saffron is a faery who dreams of belonging to the faery godmother team. When she finds herself in her dream job she uncovers that sometimes dream jobs aren’t all they are cracked up to be.

When her co-workers go missing, Saffron together with a band of her friends and a sexy devil’s advocate must uncover who is behind the missing Faery Godmothers before Saffron herself falls victim. But doing so might upturn everything the faeries have believed about themselves and others.

Wishful Thinking is filled with a spunky crew, that rely heavily on the humor to get them through the situation. Likeable characters with laugh out loud moments immerse the reader in a wacky but captivating adventure.

I received this ARC copy of Wishful Thinking from Harperfire. This is my honest and voluntary review. Wishful Thinking is set for publication Aug. 26, 2019.

My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Helen Harper
Series: How To Be The Best Damn Faery Godmother In The World (Or Die Trying) (Book 1)
Paperback: 299 pages
Publisher: Helen Harper (August 25, 2019)
ISBN-10: 1913116220
ISBN-13: 978-1913116224

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I’ve read several books by this author and was never disappointed. That includes this series starter. Saffron is a very interesting character. I admit that at the beginning I wasn’t sure I was going to like her, but by the end of the book, I adored her. I like her love interest, too, as well as the minor cast of characters. This was a great book filled with a unique world, fascinating characters, a great mystery plot, and wonderful action. I can’t wait to read more in this series and learn more about the characters. I highly recommend this book and was given a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

Helen Harper writes great characters that make you smile and then laugh out loud. I dare you not to fall in love with Saffron, newly minted fairy godmother, previous dope fairy and all round delightful. This is a fabulous beginning of a new series for anyone who likes their fantasy with a side of humour and a dash of romance. There is even some mystery thrown in as Saffron discovers that her opportunity of a lifetime to become a fairy godmother granting wishes may not be quite what it seems. I guarantee that you won't regret the time you spend immersed in this book - you will be wishing for the next book to be available as soon as possible. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review. I loved it.

I didn't dislike this book, I read all of it, but I can't say I'm waiting on the next one either. I didn't really understand the structure of the faery society or what on earth a devil's advocate has to do with the structure of the world this is based in. I did enjoy the main character, I just felt most of the other characters were a bit two-dimensional

Wishful Thinking was a fun and easy read. There's a little mystery, a little romance, a bit of rivalry and a bunch of fun. While the story is light-hearted and comical, even though it's dealing with kidnapped faery godmothers, it also touches some hard topics like bullying and drug use.

I liked Saffron and The Devil's Advocate's characters and hope that we learn a little more of their back stories in future books. It was a different look at the faery world and I look forward to learning more about Saffron and her adventures in future books.

**Received from NetGalley for my honest review.**

Wishful Thinking by Helen Harper 4 stars

Thus is not the first book by Helen Harper that I have read (listened). I listened to Slouch Witch and the narrator Tanya Eby made the book very enjoyable. This is the first book in the Faery Godmother series and introduces Saffron Sawyer, a Dope Fairy who receives a call to interview for a faery godmother position. The Faery Godmother position is high status, but all is not right is the Faery Godmother world. There have been kidnappings and Saffron finds out that she is meant to be bait. How she saves herself and the day is the main part of the story. I enjoyed some the side character, especially "The Devil's Advocate" - cross between an auditor and agent. I hope there will be a real romance between Saffron and Jasper, the DA. The humorous situations make up for some slow parts in the story.

Thank you Netgalley and Harperfire (Bookbuzz.net) for this ARC

Awesome book, and that is no surprise from this fabulous author! Love the great characterd and storyline!

Saffron Sawyer is a dope fairy, creating illusions and guidance for the addicts in London. She's applied for other departments and finally was accepted to be a Faery Godmother. However, they are biting and bullying, and refuse to tell her the truth of her hiring: five fairies had gone missing and they're backlogged. In addition, she's essentially bait to try to find the kidnapper. She's determined to not only prove she has every right to be in that department but will try to solve the mystery of who is kidnapping the fairies... before she's next.

Wishful Thinking is the first book in the "How To Be The Best Damn Faery Godmother in the World (or Die Trying)" urban fantasy series. It's a modern-day London that has fairies in it, from the dope fairies that Saffron had been working with initially, to those that create rainbows after the rains. Saffron is a wonderfully dotty kind of character, and far more approachable than the Mean Girl coworkers that refuse to greet her kindly and insist on bullying her almost every step of the way. The Office Lech type is also represented in this cubicle hell world of faery bureaucracy, making this as much a mockery of office life as it is an urban fantasy. Saffron is a bit ditzy and silly at times, adding to the comedic aspects of the novel, and there are moments of secondhand embarrassment on my part with some of the situations she gets caught in.

It's a bit of a personal peeve when characters are called stupid and put down when they're not told anything about a situation. It's not Saffron's fault that she's in the dark about a lot of the overall situation, and her genuine ignorance of it is often held against her. She's determined to be better than how others perceive her, which is a quality she has that I really appreciate and sympathize with. I'm glad she has a number of really good friends and is able to have others see her for the kind of person she truly is. I hope future stories in this series focuses on that and the comedic elements more than putting down the main character.

Helen Harper has been on my radar for several months now. Everyone seems to love her Slouch Witch series. When I spotted this first book in a new series it seemed like a good time to see what all the fuss was about. And what could be more fun than a fairy godmother?

But when we first meet Saffron she’s working as a Dope Fairy. They control the hallucinations of people who are high. Saffron claims to be helping people overcome their fears and preventing them from progressing to harder drugs, but I felt like that was a lot to unpack for the first two chapters. The experience does prove useful in the end though.

When Saffron is offered her dream job as a Fairy Godmother, she jumps at the chance. They’re revered throughout the fairy world. But the reality is more like The Office than Cinderella. I love stories about supernatural bureaucracy! This one reminds me of Hannah Jayne’s Underworld Detection Agency series.

Saffron’s co-workers look down on her for her lack of pedigree, as well as her past as a Dope Fairy and her unruly hair. Even worse, she discovers she was hired not for her magical skills but to be bait for a kidnapper. Several Fairy Godmothers have gone missing recently.

Saffron resolves to win over her new co-workers by finding the missing fairies. She’s joined by the most powerful fairy in England, the Devil’s Advocate, who’s something like a representative from the home office sent in to audit the department. I liked him and his powers but I wish Harper had gone into more detail about his job. Do the fairies ultimately report to the devil? Hopefully later books in the series will explain.

Wishful Thinking doesn’t have much of a romance plot, but the potential is there. I’m interested in Saffron’s love interest and look forward to seeing where it goes. Book two is only two months away so I won’t have long to wait.

Ultimately, I didn’t love Wishful Thinking but I feel like the series has potential. I’ll definitely be checking out the next book.

3.5 stars

Wishful Thinking by Helen Harper, a fun engaging read. Saffron is a fairy and her greatest wish is be a Fairy Godmother but when her chance comes maybe being a Godmother is not all its cracked up to be...

Wishful Thinking
(How To Be The Best Damn Faery Godmother In The World (Or Die Trying) #1)
by Helen Harper 

Kindle Edition
Expected publication: August 26th 2019




Goodreads synopsis:
Muddled magic. Missing faeries. She’s having one spell of a day at work… 

Saffron Sawyer aspires to rise from the magical world’s bottom rung. But when her wish to join the renowned Office of Faery Godmothers is granted, bullies make her first day on the job unbearable. And to add to her misery, she discovers that someone is abducting her coworkers one-by-one. 

Desperate to prevent another kidnapping, she scrambles to piece together the clues. After teaming up with the handsome and powerful Devil’s Advocate, she uncovers a strange connection between the disappearances and her lowly former gig. But when Saffron learns her promotion was only a ploy, she vows to ruin the devious plan. 

Can Saffron muster enough magic to trap the villain before she’s sacked or stolen?


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4.5 Stars

This is the first book in a new series called How to Be the Best Damn Faery Godmother In The World (or Die Trying).

Basic premise: Saffron is a dope faery. She tries to assist those with drug and alcohol problems by giving them guidance. They won’t remember she was there but just know that they have hit a turning point in their life and it leads them to recovery. Her dream job is being a Faery Godmother. When she is called up to this job one day, the office didn’t have the spirit of what one would imagine a whole department of faery godmother’s would emit. Everyone seems stressed and overworked. Come to find out, a number of faery godmother’s have gone missing. Now Saffron is there. Not to learn the ins and outs of being a number one faery godmother, but to become bait for a kidnapper or maybe a killer.

This was a cute book. It is not my usual genre but I truly enjoyed it, especially the parts with the Devil’s Advocate and Saffron. I am glad this is going to be a series so I can see how this whole relationship will develop between them because… you know there is going to be one in the future. I mean, that kiss alone could conjure up the theory.

This faery godmother clan didn’t seem to have the vibe of what I imagine a happy go lucky FG would have. They seemed downright mean and catty. That made me root for Saffron. Not sure why the fairies were put into classes of who is better than whom. If you ask me, Saffron may have had what they deemed a lowly position but she was doing important work in the world.

I look forward to seeing how this whole world plays out after the aftermath of what transpired at the end of the book. It will prove to be interesting.

Read this even if it isn’t your normal genre. You will not be disappointed. It is a fun ride.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.

The subtitle of this book caught my eye on Netgalley and therefore I requested the arc. And although the story is very funny indeed, it takes some time to get into the story. In Wishful Thinking there appear to be all kinds of faeries. So, if you are born into the dope faeries (yeah, they do exist...), you seldom get to be a faery godmother. But Saffron has made it! She is invited to become a Faery Godmother and she has to report to the Godmother offices to start her new job. But very soon she realizes that maybe being a Faery Godmother isn't so great after all. Especially when you have all kinds of colleagues who definitely don't think you belong in this office and make sure you fail all day long.
Saffron, however, is determined to be the best Faery Godmother in the world. Even if she has to wear that awful pink cape whilst working. And without ogling the Devil's Advocate, who is showing up at the office unexpectedly, because he is investigating the disappearance of other Faery Godmothers. When Saffron and the Devil's Advocate get stuck in an elevator together, Saffron realizes there is more to the abductions than she realized. Maybe they can team up and find the culprit.
After a slow start (because Helen really has to explain all the types of faeries and stuff...) the story picks up pace and then it is a really funny story. So find out for yourself whether Saffron becomes the best Godmother Faery or if she dies trying... Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

So Helen Harper has created another winning book here with Wishful Thinking and it is sooooo much better than her last series already, and we're only one book in.

Using Fairy Godmothers as contemporary fae was a fantastic idea (we're talking about girls AND guys here and most definitely not your traditional white haired, happy and plump grandmother figures here) and the follow-through on the idea has made for an exciting, intriguing and frankly original novel. I also think that including The Devil's Advocate as a hunky authority figure and potential love interest for the leading lady was a stroke of pure genius.

As always her storytelling style is spot on with her flawed characters and well considered background mythology. In this instance the book is given the feel of a police procedural as well as being firmly rooted in the contemporary fantasy Harper is known for.

Fabulous book and I simply cant wait to see where this series will head next, it's sure to be quite the ride!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the review copy of Wishful Thinking.

I couldn't get into this novel. It's supposed to be set in Britain with British colloquialisms, but the author doesn't stick with that same feel throughout the novel. I couldn't really get a feel for the main character and didn't finish the book. The concept of different fairies having different social and economic levels was a good concept, but the story was not engaging.

Saffron is a really interesting character, I enjoyed her stories beginning and look forward to more in the series.