The Magic List

I would recommend this book for Family Life classes in secondary school ad psychology classes in college. Otherwise, it is an adult story, due to some delicate issues contained within.

Actually, I really enjoyed this quick read. It was extremely thought-provoking and touched on some fragile issues. Maya is almost 17 years old and lives with her two older brothers and parents. Since her father had a heart attack he spends most of the day in bed.. Their mother comes across as a mean, lazy shrew who has taken over the reigns in the family. The children are closer to each other than they are to their parents.

Maya chooses "experiences " she wants to go through finding out that interpretation is key in life's processes. Being a science person, I still did not find this to be completely unbelievable. Your conscious mind is not all that your psyche is made up of. Many of the "nice" experiences Maya wants to have are interpreted completely different than Maya expects.

A quick, rather poignant, read.

Many Thanks to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

it a story that happens sadly more the. We are aware of. How your mind survives what happens to you in horrible situations. It’s a survival instinct that no child should Experience
Excellent writing

Be careful what you wish for! Powerfully written and the twists get you right in the feels!! Not at all what I expected, but so much more!

Thank you NetGalley and Second Dharma Books for this edition and hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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The book's premise was really awesome- Maya writes things down in a list, and then it happens! I liked this fast paced read. And am looking forward to reading more from this author! The mind is a crazy and magical thing sometimes.