Wished by Sarah Ready is like stepping into a romantic daydream, but with the kind of twist that makes you question whether getting everything you want is actually what you need. Anna Benoit is the kind of character I couldn’t help but root for—a hopeless romantic who’s convinced that love at first sight is real because she’s experienced it. The problem? The man she’s fallen for, Max Barone, has no idea she even exists. That is, until a wish turns her world upside down and suddenly, they’re married.

At first glance, it seems like Anna’s living the dream—married to the enigmatic Max, living in his grand chateau, and wrapped up in a life of passion and romance. But as the story unfolds, you realize that this fantasy world isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. I found myself drawn into Anna’s internal struggle, watching as she navigated a life that seemed perfect on the surface but was built on a foundation of make-believe.

What really hooked me about Wished was how Ready plays with the idea of wish fulfillment. It’s not just a lighthearted “be careful what you wish for” tale; it’s a deeper look at how our fantasies can blind us to what’s really important. The chemistry between Anna and Max is fun to watch, but the real magic happens as Anna starts to see that maybe, just maybe, there’s more to love than the fairy tale she’s always imagined.

Ready’s writing is whimsical and engaging, and I appreciated how she didn’t shy away from exploring the more bittersweet aspects of Anna’s predicament. It’s a reminder that even when life gives us exactly what we think we want, it’s the unexpected and the imperfect that often bring us the most joy.

In the end, Wished is a romantic, thought-provoking read that made me think about the difference between fantasy and reality—and why sometimes, it’s the messiness of real life that makes love worth it.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me access to this book.

Unfortunately this book fell flat for me. I didn't really resonate with the characters, it seemed quite far fetched and unrelatable. Not one for me I'm afraid

I loved the characters at the beginning and that it was a great way to start at the beginning with his pov, which is different with her other book where it was at the end or we didn't have it.
It was a little hard to like Max at the beginning because of the way he acted was so different at how he was in Fated, which was weird.
It was interesting how we got to see both characters get together but I was conflicted when the plot starts, also it felt a little rushed or out of nowhere how they just start loving each other.
Something that was interesting to see was that this book was much more spicy than the previous books in the series, I loved that it wasn't a long story which made me want to just finish the book, it was a good way to end the series, not the best but it gives so much closure to all this characters.
I am so thankful to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for this book and the series in general.

This was not as good as fated, generic, and disapointing, though reflective of the rest of the series which is not in remotely the same world as fated quality wise.

I didn't enjoy this book half as much as any other book in the series. While the premise was engaging and promising, I was confused by the lack of depth in the characters and plot building. From the third book in the series, I was intrigued by Max Barone, but his depiction in this novel doesn't do justice. The insta love didn't feel genuine at all and I'm just sorely disappointed by the execution of this book. The plot didn't exist apart from there being a 'wish'. MC barely had personalities. Side characters had minor to no role in the story. What makes me so upset is that this author is one of my favorites and I'm obsessed with the other books in this series, but this just didn't do it for me.

I've read everything by Sarah Ready and I've loved all of them, and this one was no different. It wasn't my favorite of this series, but it was still very good.

It's got some of my favorite tropes:
. He falls HARD
. Boss x Employee
. More than 2 sex scenes that are VERY steamy <3

I also listened to the audio and the main narrator, Amanda Ronconi, did a fantastic job bringing the story to life. The male narrator, Will Watt, also did an amazing job for the little part that was told from the MMC's POV.
I think I would have liked the story more if I listened to it first instead of reading it first.

This was a fun romance read with a supernatural twist! I've enjoyed all of the books in this series. I liked "Ghosted" and "Fated" a little more because they were a little more suspenseful and dramatic, but I still enjoyed "Wished." I liked how the jewelry played into the plot and I liked the main characters. This book was a little spicier than the others, so be ready for that! I received a free copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Sarah Ready's writing is so magical. Her descriptions are so clear, yet so whimsical, I feel like I've floated off to the beautiful world she has created with this series and I love it every time. I've only read Fated and Wished, however I will absolutely pick up Ghosted next so I can start at the beginning of this series and finally complete it.

Sarah's stories feel like a fairytale. Her portrayal of her character's emotions is always written with so much depth. It's hard to not feel like I'm not experiencing exactly what they are (and then I have to remind myself that it's just fiction). Even though there's those gut wrenching feels that hurt so good, she always wraps it up in a swoon-worthy HEA that hits just right.

Thank you NetGally for the eARC!

NetGalley Arc opportunity, all opinions are my own and of free will 😁

Anna and Max fall in love but is it real?
A cute little story where that little wish, we all make at somepoint in our lives with our crushes, comes true. A beautiful representation of love will conquer the biggest hurdles.

A little bit of a slow burn and I struggled to get into it at first but I'm glad I carried on.

In the end I really did enjoy this book and look forward to reading more by Sarah

Wished is a fun little dose of magical realism. I was kindly given the audiobook and physical book to review from NetGalley and I have really enjoyed going between the two. It was very light and low stakes and I loved the way Max loved Anna. It made me laugh and blush and I didn't want to put the book down so its well worth the 4 stars to me!

I didn’t know what I was getting into when I started the book, it was pleasant surprise. The book intrigued me from the start.
Anna is like a hopeless romantic and grew on me as I read more. Max I didn’t like him at the start because he is just so silent and didn’t utter any words, but he became my favourite.
I didn’t like the insta-love, but I get why is it like that. What would I do to be in Anna place and wish for Love like fictional man?
I loved everything about the book, but the descriptive details and monologues are a bit too much!
The ending was as beautiful as it can get.

I didn’t know what I was getting into when I started the book, it was pleasant surprise. The book intrigued me from the start.

Tropes: Strangers, Boss x Employee, She fell first but he fell harder, Insta- Love, magic , spice🌶️🌶️

Anna is like a hopeless romantic and grew on me as I read more. Max I didn’t like him at the start because he is just so silent and didn’t utter any words, but he became my favourite.
I didn’t like the insta-love, but I get why is it like that. What would I do to be in Anna place and wish for Love like fictional man?
I loved everything about the book, but the descriptive details and monologues are a bit too much!
The ending was as beautiful as it can get.

Sarah Ready does it again! I love her takes on romance novels, and the twist that she puts into her stories. Thank you NetGalley for the E-ARC copy of this book. You have a workaholic that has sworn off love because of his parents and decided at a young age that he doe not want to follow in their miserable footsteps, and a women who believes in love at first sight but also believes in making others wishes come true by sacrificing her own dreams and happiness.
After getting “caught” stealing she is fired from her cleaning job that she has of cleaning the mansion of Max, but when they wake up the next morning they both have 7 years of memories that are forming, and after realizing that its more that a hangover from a night of drinking and that the necklace that she was fired for stealing really did grant her the wish that she had been wanting, and that was for Max to notice her. After they both decide to dog to Paris where the memories star they slowly start to fall for each other, and after realizing that falling in love with someone isn’t as terrible as he had alway believed, they both make wishes on the necklace again, she wishes to undo as agreed upon and he wishes to love her without question. They wake up the next morning and she remembers everything and believes that the wish made it worse not knowing that he had made a wish as well. The following her heart on what to do so that she doesn’t ruin his life any further, she must figure it out on her own since the wish wiped his memory of the life they had before the wishes.

I wasn’t a huge fan. I really enjoyed the book ghosted so was excited to give this a try but this one wasn’t my cup of tea. I do enjoy Sarah’s writing style and it was really easy to read.

I’m loving this series so much! Every entry is unique and while insta love isn’t my favorite, it somehow worked for me in Wished.

What is in this series that each new book I am enthralled by the story and cannot stop reading.
The wished marriage makes perfect sense., I didn’t question it. Justice for Max, he finally has found the love of his life. How does Sarah Ready comes up with these stories, they are believable and amazing.

The first book I read in this series was Fated (Ghosted #3). I absolutely loved that book. Just a touch of magic made it special. So I was delighted that this book was about the left-behind, best friend, Max. and there's another special touch of magic in this book.

Max's cleaning lady, Anna, who is good hearted, a hard worker, and an optimist, falls head over heels in love with him, the lord of the manor, the first time she lays eyes on him. She finds a fabulous piece of jewelry that, when wished upon, grants wishes. The reader will find that the wish granted was not perfect. There are some glitches in the matrix.

I really enjoyed this story. I don't rate this a full five, but it comes close enough, especially with my carry-over feelings from Fated, that I decided to rate it with 5 stars.

I listened to the audio version of the book. While there are two narrators for the book, Amanda Ronconi narrated the vast majority of the book and I thought she was a perfect voice for this book.

There is explicit sex in this book, so it may not be for all readers.

"Wished" by Sarah Ready was my first dive into this author's work, and I went in with no expectations, unsure of what I was getting into. But what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be! From the very beginning, the book had me hooked, and I found myself completely immersed in the story.The story Idea was fresh and unique: Anna Benoit,a cleaning lady, has been secretly in love with her boss, Max Barone, for three years, makes a wish that they were married and in love.

The story is full of surprises, with twists and turns that keep you engaged. The chemistry between Max and Anna is intriguing, and their journey from boss and employee to something much more is both charming and believable. It's a story that explores the complexities of love and the choices we make when faced with our deepest desires.

What I really liked about "Wished" is how it looks at what happens when wishes come true. It's not just about getting what you want—it’s about thinking about what that wish means and deciding if it’s really the best thing for you. This makes the story more interesting and different from other romances.

**ARC Review: "Wished" by Sarah Ready**

*Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)*

Sarah Ready's "Wished" is a whimsical and heartwarming romantic fantasy that sweeps you into a world where dreams, quite literally, come true. The story follows Anna Benoit, a hopeless romantic who suddenly finds herself married to the man of her dreams, Max Barone, after a simple wish turns her life upside down.

Anna's character is instantly relatable—she’s the type of romantic who believes in soulmates and love at first sight, even when reality doesn’t align with her fantasies. Her unrequited love for Max, the enigmatic and seemingly unattainable owner of the chateau she cleans, tugs at your heartstrings. When her wish to be married to Max magically comes true, Anna is thrust into a world that seems perfect on the surface: passion, romance, and the life she’s always imagined. But as the story unfolds, Anna begins to realize that sometimes, what we wish for might not be what we truly need.

The concept of "Wished" is enchanting, blending elements of magical realism with classic romance tropes. Ready does a fantastic job of creating a dreamlike atmosphere, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur in delightful ways. The chemistry between Anna and Max is palpable, and their interactions are filled with both sweetness and tension, keeping you hooked from start to finish.

However, the novel isn't just about a magical love story; it also delves into deeper themes of self-discovery, the importance of authenticity in relationships, and the idea that true love isn’t just about getting what you want but understanding what you truly need.

While "Wished" is a charming read, there are moments where the pacing slows, particularly as Anna grapples with the complexities of her new reality. Some readers may find themselves wishing for more insight into Max’s perspective, as his character remains somewhat enigmatic throughout the story. Nonetheless, these minor issues don’t detract much from the overall enjoyment of the book.

In conclusion, "Wished" is a delightful escape into a world of romance and magic. Sarah Ready has crafted a story that is both enchanting and thought-provoking, making it a perfect read for anyone who has ever dared to wish for their heart’s deepest desires. If you’re a fan of romantic fantasies with a touch of whimsy, this book is definitely for you.

I loooooooove Sarah Ready's books!! I will read any and all of them, especially in this series! As soon as I got approved for this arc, I started reading it! It's just soooooo good! I loved Anna and Max and I really wasn't ready for their story to end, but it was just perfect. Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital arc!!