Oh how I appreciated this book so much - after a long reading slump, I devoured Max and Anna's story within 24 hours and fell in love with Sarah's story-telling and writing! I adore magical realism books so this was a must read for me and it was gorgeous. I loved the concept, I loved the romance and I loved the characters. I hadn't realised it was the fourth in a series at the time but this can definitely be read as a stand-alone and I have in fact already devoured the previous 3 because I was so hooked in to this world. A fantastic series!

This was a very charming story. The story follows Anna and Max as she makes a wish on a sapphire necklace to be married to Max Barone. The wish comes true and all those around them see them as a happily married couple for the past seven years. However Anna and Max are aware that something isn’t quite right. This is a humorous rom-com and the last in the Ghosted series.

A quick, fun read.

*Thank you NetGalley and the author for providing me this E-Arc in exchange for an honest review

This was my first Sarah Ready book and I really enjoyed a lot. I was drawn to the plot because I love a bit magic mixed in my books. Anna and Max were honestly really cute together. The writing style was descriptive, which I loved but at times it was a bit too much and I got bored. This book gave me 13 wishes vibes and I was hooked.

Wished is the fourth book in Sarah Ready’s Ghosted Series, and is as good as the others; however, if you haven't read the first ones, this one can be enjoyed as a stand-alone read. This one is the last of this series and I recommend you go ahead and start with the first one and make your way through them all.
Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

This was such a heart-wrenching and simultaneously heart-warming story. I LOVED it!! Max and Anna’s story has been my favourite so far (I still need to read books 1 and 2). I laughed, I cried and I read it in one sitting!

I've now read all 4 books in the Ghosted series, and I've enjoyed each one. While this one isn't my favourite, I still really enjoyed it and read it in two sittings. I love Sarah's writing style - the characters are well-developed and relatable, and I love the humour, the romance, and the author's ability to tackle more serious issues that give you pause for thought.

If you enjoy magical realism, you should definitely add this one to your list. While part of a series, this can be enjoyed as a standalone. If you're planning to read others in the series, make sure you read them in order as characters appear in other books in the series, so there will be spoilers.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for an advance digital copy for review. My opinions are my own and are unbiased.

This book is about Anna, a woman who falls in love at first sight with her boss, Max, and one day wishes they were married. When her wish ends up coming true, they are married but he still has memories of their old life where he doesn’t know who she is.

It was my first Sarah Ready book. I wasn’t expecting much of it, but my oh my, how wonderfully surprised am I!

This book is about finding love, each other, yourself. The story of Anna and Max made me laugh, cry, and feel all the magical emotions that comes with it. Truly it is a book that will stay with me for a long time and it will be hard to get over it. Definitely one of my best reads of 2024 so far.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the author and publisher who allowed me to read an advanced copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. I truly am impacted by it and I loved every second of reading this story!

Quick Summary: A love of a lifetime romance

My Review: Wished by Sarah Ready is book #4 in the Ghosted series.

About the Book: Is love at first sight real? Can it be, if it is associated with a wish? Is it possible to find the person you were meant to be with in a distorted reality? Can two souls who are destined to be together find their way to one another no matter what obstacles may come?

In this wonderfully creative, wholly magical romance, a wealthy businessman and his lowly employee find themselves catapulted into a dreamlike fantasy world. As they seek to find their way back to reality, feelings develop and secret desires unfold.

My Final Say: Sarah Ready has written another enchanting story, and I am over the moon about it. I absolutely loved this book. Everything about it was golden.

Both the audiobook and the e-book provided the just right reading experience. This gem goes on my besties shelf, without question.


Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Favorites Shelf: Yes
Besties Shelf: Yes
Status/Level: 💖💖💖💖💖

Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publishers, and to NetGalley. Thank you for granting access to this title in exchange for an honest review. It was my absolute pleasure to read/listen to this amazing novel. The entire series is exceptional. I look forward to reading more from this writer.

I was a bit bummed with this one. I’ve loved this series and really enjoyed Fated. I just didn’t feel like I got the connection between the main characters as much and it felt more sexual passion than love.

Wished is the 4th book in Sarah Ready's Ghosted series. Since there's very little references to the previous books, it could easily be read as a standalone, though there are some possible spoilers in the epilogue if you intend to eventually read the earlier books.

I thought this was an enjoyable read. It's not surprising that we experience some insta-love along the way, given Anna's love at first sight and then reality changing from a wish. There's some pretty intense feelings involved that turns up the spice. I enjoyed some of the philosophical aspects that the book explores, such as the impact of changed realities, freedom of choice, and the things that make people happy. There was at least one aspect of the scenario that was never really explained, though given the magical/paranormal aspect the story is based on, that might be explanation enough for most people. This book definitely brings a rollercoaster of emotions.

Thank you to Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles and NetGalley for the early review copy of Wished! All opinions expressed are completely my own.

An enchanting romance that sweeps you off your feet with its clever plot and endearing characters. When a magical wish turns Anna's life upside down, the journey is both heartwarming and captivating. If you're craving a feel good read that blends romance with a touch of magic, this book is a must read.

A cute magical story 💕

What if one morning you woke up and your wishes came true? What if unexpectedly your whole life changed and you were exactly where you wanted to be?

A story of a grumpy workaholic that falls for a selfless dreamer after an unexpected series of events. A fairy-tale that I could read again, and again and again. Perfect for the hopeless romantics 💕

A really big thank you to Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC/Independent Book Publishing Association, Sarah Ready and #Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to listen to the audiobook prior to its release, in return of an honest review.

Sarah is entertaining my delusions with this series! I absolutely fell for Max and I just loved Anna as the protagonist.

i kinda liked this book but it feels like something is missing.
but i still think this is a good book that could entertain some people.
2.5/5

I think this might have been my favourite book from the whole series as I really loved Anna and Max. Anna worked in Max's home as a cleaner and from the very first time she met him she fell head over heels. Of course Max never noticed Anna and was not a fan of love.

One day as Anna is cleaning She sees some jewellery on a table and a note underneath about making a wish. So she wishes she was married to Max not thinking anything of it...until she wakes up in a bed that isn't her own. in a very big house and realises her wish came true...but is it the fairytale she expected?

Such a fun story highly recommend!

<b>3.5 stars</b>

<i> Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc</i>

I am not a magical realism, I'll say that loudly. But I read this because I wanted something different, and boy did I enjoy this. It was a unique premise and I enjoyed my time reading it.

It was fun, I had a good time. I liked seeing the way both characters reacted to the "wish".

The ring spelling out "Wished" absolutely sent me this morning when I read it. I wrote it down in my notes because of that.

3.5 ⭐️ 2 🌶️

Read As An Arc

🩵 Insta Love
🩵 Parallel Universes
🩵 FMC Cleans His Chateau
🩵 MMC Owns A Jewel Empire
🩵 Morally Grey MMC
🩵 Magical Necklace
🩵 HEA



I have never read a Sarah Ready book before and this one not only looked interested but sounded interesting too, and it held up too! I did not read the previous books in the series, however, it was still good and the previous books are something I need to read.

The story is overall fun, there are some things that could be improved upon, but yet still charming and cute. Anna is such a sweetheart, she needs a bit more rounding but you can fall in love with her instantly. She honestly just wants to be noticed and loved back the way she loves, and I’m happy she gets that. Max on the other hand, there is morally grey and then there is rude. Sometimes, a bit hard to differentiate which one I was being given at times, but he develops and becomes liked the more he finally opens up.

The one thing I loved about this read was the concept of the necklace and the wish, it’s very different and unique for a couple to genuinely fall in love through a parallel universe. I also loved the description of the architecture. It made everything sound so beautiful.

Max’s point of view could have been added to enhance the writing and the storyline, getting his opinions and thoughts so we see both perspectives and understandings on how each character gets to that HEA. There were a few things missing also that I think could’ve made this a 4.5 ⭐️.

Overall, this is an enjoyable read with short chapters if you’re looking for something quick, with a great concept of magical realism.




* Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!

PERFECTION!!! Thank you NetGalley, Sarah Ready, and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC/Independent Book Publishing Association for granting me access to this book AND the audiobook in exchange for an honest review. Listening to the audiobook format adds an extra layer of magic to this captivating story of love and wishes!! 💜💜💜💜💜

My thoughts:
Sarah Ready continues to astonish with her entire Ghosted series!! I've sung her praises before, and I'll gladly do so again. Her books have a special place in my heart, and this latest release has now become my all-time favorite among her works. With each new installment, she consistently surpasses expectations,, showcasing her remarkable talent. After reading the first three books in the Ghosted series-all of which topped my favorite list each year-I knew this one would be just as extraordinary, and it certainly is! This magical, emotional, charming, whimsical, heartwarming and beautifully written paranormal romance is a story that will stay with me forever. Plus, the book covers for this series are absolutely gorgeous, perfectly capturing the enchanting spirit of the tales inside. Sarah Ready is a true master of her craft, and I sincerely hope this dreamy series never ends. I wholeheartedly recommend and it deserves and endless supply of wishing stars!!!💫💫💫💫💫✨✨✨✨✨🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Synopsis:
When Anna Benoit wishes she were married to the enigmatic owner of the chateau she cleans, she wakes up in a topsy-turvy world where she's suddenly Max Barone's wife. Anna is a hopeless romantic who believes in The One and Love at First Sight. Why? Because it happened to her. The moment she laid eyes on Max Barone, she fell desperately, hopelessly in love. It didn't matter that they came from completely different worlds-he owned a jewelry empire, and she cleaned houses. Love, after all, knew no boundaries. Except one: Max didn't even know Anna's name, much less that she existed. Then, one day, Anna made a wish. Suddenly, she's thrust into an upside-down reality where everyone believes she and Max have been married for years. It's passion. It's romance. It's love. It's everything she ever wished for. Or is it??

Thank you Netgalley, thank you thank you thank you, for giving me the arc of this book.

What a breath of fresh air this novel was. I confess I was not expecting much from it, actually, I started reading it with no expectations whatsoever, but once I started I simply could not put it down. It has been a while for me since I started a new book and finished in one sitting. I started reading Wished Sunday morning and finished in the evening!

It was my first book ever of this author, and my first in the series. Well, the book can be read as a stand-alone, but there is mention of some previous characters but the only feeling you get is that you are curious about their story, so you want to read the previous books.

Anna and Max romance is so fresh! This was a romance that kept me on my toes every turn of a page, it had everything that I needed but wasn’t expecting. It made me laugh, smile, get tense, shed a tear, everything.

Can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

This was my first book by this author. I really enjoyed it! I’m a sucker for books where there’s alternate storylines or Groundhog Day experiences! Super cute, quick read. I loved the audiobook narrator.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the advance audiobook.