Loved it though was written totally opposite of the other ...
587004
Loved it though was written totally opposite of the other books in the series. I could read this series over and over!
3335253
Love the writing, A+ story.

I did not understand that the Paperback version was a TRADE paperback version, or what entirely that meant. What it means is that it's taller and wider than the standard paperback, not quite as big as the hardcover, but lacking the support of the hardcover or the holdability of a regular "pocket" paperback. In short: I stopped reading 1/3 of the way through as it kept flopping on my face without being held in a very specific (and painful) way, and will await the release of the normal paperback size to finish reading and add to my collection.
75665
I have mixed feelings on this book. I loved book one. And I love characters that grow, especially men that are cold becoming warmer because of love. This book went a different way than I expected. That said, I ended up loving the direction it went. It felt real and raw and (I have to say it again) real. What these characters do and think are just real. It was a fabulous set of 2 books.
2422966
I could not put this book down I loved it. Great characters and totally different from her other books, not saying saying her other books aren't fantastic also but has a different kind of storey
2681725
As mentioned before, this book is a standalone story unrelated to the previous trilogy universe.
In fact it is very different but don't let it put you off because it is still very well written in that funny and witty way that I grew to love from the Ties That Bind trilogy.
It is still about some criminals that try to pull of jobs and you want them to succeed desperately.

I found it gripping, characters very well developed and once you into the first few chapters its very hard to put it down :)
1582908
Intelligent, fearless, utterly brilliant, and beautifully written. I loved it, even though I ended up with a crying headache at one point. There is a plot twist, so I really really can't say anything about how the story unfolds. I think it is part of its clever construction and impacts hugely on how you relate to the rest of the book. Genius!
3575709
i love the series but it was very different from other books no excitement !  waited for book i was so ready to read and by end of book i was like hmmm not like the rest of series , not saying it was a bad book just was expecting same type of book as rest of series
2805061
This second book in the series was a great read--lots of fun. I love the main character and all the others. I love how the author did a great job at keeping this within the series, but it was still a completely different story from the first book in a way that a lot of series books are not. The copy I read had a bonus short story at the end which I also really loved. The story added to the world of the story (the universe?)--making it even richer.  Did I mention that I loved this book?
2775366
Loved it so much if wrote more I would totally read them. this series was great the characters were interesting and very different from what I'm used to reading and I could not put book down until I finished it.
41984
This installment was the complete opposite of the previous one; Carmen Cole was a reluctant heroine while as Fiona Fine was an Im the sh*t, and fabulous, and powerful, and *insert endless glowing adjectives here*. This novel was even more off-the-wall than book 1 with boundless puns, crazy antics, and an irresistible second shot at love romance. Id expected that Fieras large-than-life personality would get on my nerves, however given her back story; I couldn't help but like her in the end. The twists were once again easy to predict as was the outcome, nevertheless fun was had by all.
4491999
Ok, clearly not the same writer. Completely different feel. The first book I have kept and read multiple times when I just want a laugh, but this one has already been donated. Too bad, loved the character.
218969
It was written differently than other books I have read. This one could change character perspectives from one paragraph to the next. I really enjoyed the plot and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
451587
This had a much more different tone and atmosphere than Ugly Love. The similarity if any is that both Owen and Miles are men who struggle with their secrets and their past. What I did like more is that Owen's love is more explicit and revealed. You know he cares for Auburn and would do anything for her as opposed to how little we got of Miles. The change in chapter point of views I also loved because I really enjoyed reading Owen's point of view. I love the way he thinks and feels about Auburn and at the same time refrains from telling her the truth about everything. This is a lot more light than Ugly Love. Not nearly as intense or complex. Not even close to heartbreaking although it had its sad moment.

The ending was bittersweet and one I hoped it was different but it made everything feel that much more real. I love the stories Colleen Hooves writes. These stories with such broken characters struggling to stay afloat and how everything changes in a matter of days. I love how she writes these loves that have such power and impact on a person's life.
2783851
I was expecting more of the US after the war but the new author takes the characters in a totally different direction. I loved the story but I rated 3 stars for the writing. The writer kept losing me. She would be writing about one thing then it would just haphazardly turn into a different topic. It kept me wondering if pages were missing from my kindle book. Anyway the long story kept me coming back for more. I love the characters. I really wish original writer would have did a sequel but I guess hers was more a learning experience. Where as this book is just for fun. I'm glad I read it even with bad reviews given.
2053424
The Good: The romance... SO refreshing, not to mention enjoyable, to read about! It wasn't "love at first sight", half the book wasn't full of descriptions about how hot the other one was, and I can not tell you how happy I was to see that. It had just the right amount of sweetness without being overly cheesy.

As You Wish is creative and not only that, but it was funny and adorable. I loved that the book was told in both Jinn's and Viola's point of view, it totally added pizazz to the book and the characters.

Speaking of the characters, I was pleasantly surprised that BOTH them were believable protagonists. Jinn wasn't some exotic pretty boy with magical powers, he was a exotic pretty boy with magical powers who had depth (of course, he's more than that).

And Viola wasn't your typical lost, naive teenager who felt invisible, she was a real character who (even though made some decisions that really pissed me off) learned from her mistakes and readers will find something about her that is really relatable.

The Bad: While I really liked reading As You Wish, I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. Maybe my expectations were too high since I absolutely LOVE the author's blog and vlogs (seriously, check them out), but I expected this book to be amazing. Unfortunately, it wasn't.

Also, THE COVER IS HORRIBLE!! With all do respect, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??

Overall: As You Wish is a wonderfully unique book that will sure to intrigue readers with it's well-written plot, charming characters, and fantastic writing. Basically what I'm trying to say is: GO READ IT!

Grade: B+
1188026
The only reason I didn't give this five stars is that it moved a little too slowly for me in a lot of places.  It was great writing, however, with much action and excitement!  And I did love that it didn't turn into a romance novel!
394090
first vs second vs third person... what does it mean? Well, it is not first nor alternate. No matter, the book is a great read. Completely different story, but the spirit reminds me of Furies of Calderon  (one of my favorites). I hope I do not offend the author by comparing him to my favorite writer... Very likable protagonists - but with whom you could have a spirited argument about some of their choices. Original story line - at least for me. PS I marked this book as "some s-x content, but it is quite subtle, and much subtler and more tasteful than many other books (even those  targeted at tweens)  All presented in the proper emotional context, and nothing graphic. PS2 Big thanks to the Author for making it available on kindle unlimited.