Christine Bernard

So wow! I have so many good things to say about this book.

It’s not very often that I find a book that I think about for hours after I finish reading it, but Will was definitely one of those.

Will is a boring run of the mill guy. He works the same job, living in his boring house, with his boring morning routine. He’s not a wild card. Never has been. So when he finds a magic eight ball in an odd shop one day, he doesn’t know what possesses him to buy it. At first, it’s a nostalgic piece show more of his childhood, but when it gives him the lottery numbers, he realizes that what he’s discovered isn’t an ordinary magic eight ball. It’s magic. Literally. As the requests begin to grow darker and darker, Will finds himself trapped in a situation that makes him realize there are worse things in life than being boring.

Every character in this book was super well flushed out, and I can’t get over how real Will felt as I was reading. His thoughts, actions, and dialogue was intriguing. There were a few times I found myself relating to him and laughing out loud. It’s not long that I connect to an MC like this, but with the writer’s smooth style it was easy. Oh, and not to mention that twist at the ending. I loved it!

Narration was absolutely wonderful. Every character had a different voice, and even the emotions of the MC were done in a professional manner.

This is probably the best audiobook I’ve listened to in a while, and that’s saying a lot since I listen to so many a year.

Christine Bernard is now one of my favorite authors.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review. show less

As an introvert myself, I found this book to be extremely relatable! I feel like I've found a mirror of myself within these pages, even if it is part fiction, and I enjoyed the ride. Everyone has their own story to tell, their own inner critic to deal with, and external struggles that they go through in life. I love how this author used her own story and was able to give us a story that so eloquently illustrates their own path. This is a must-read I'll be recommending to my friends in the show more future! show less

Not bad, but there were a couple that I could have taken or left, and one that I just couldn't get on with. I think there are other anthologies that I'd recommend before this particular one though.

There's nothing like a little ghost story to get the senses stirred up and the imagination pumping. I adore these little books, and they're very quick, easy reads that pack a good wallop of fun.