After feeling particularly burnt out on books (crazy, I know!), I sought out something quick and colorful to read through. This was definitely an excellent choice!

what I liked:
- the representation: self-explanatory, I appreciated how each character came to life in a way that reminds you that the world is far more diverse than what we may be led to believe in our day-to-day routines.
- the heavy-handedness: this work did not shy away from controversial/sensitive topics, and once that was very apparent, I think it changed the trajectory of how I viewed this work. It's not just a "silly adventure" type scenario, it's something with weight, that makes you consider the real world and both the complexities and the challenges that are prevalent throughout society.
- the "resolution": not everything was cookie-cutter perfect, and yet there was still a heavy sense of optimism. I appreciate stories that remind us that reality isn't perfect, and often times it's certainly not pretty, but there remains beauty to be found, progress to be made.
- the artwork: as mentioned, I came here looking for color, and I believe I got exactly that. The artwork reminds me of some of the Star Wars comics that I really loved growing up, those that were full of bright colors and fantastical concepts that matched the visuals. Linked to the first point, I also enjoyed how the characters don't all look the same. Diversity is important, and in this case I feel as though it elevated the work very well.


what could've used work:
- the pacing: I know that I was searching for something "quick," but there were a handful of points wherein I wondered if this was too much the case. The characters, although introduced as children, don't seem to have fully-formed personalities until it's relevant for the plot. This can work in favor of the storytelling, but sometimes it can be a little jarring in the sense that it defines the character by a single point as opposed to them being multifaceted. A story that touches upon many important topics in modern-day society can always benefit from the characters being brought to life beyond being defined by tropes.
- the length: I think that this work could have been even more thought-provoking had it been developed with more. More scenes, more time to show these characters and their experiences, their perspectives. More chaos because some of the "wishes" are very "out there," and it would have been even more immersive to see more of how they play out. Especially one particular power (no spoilers!) that was very "changing" for a character who vehemently clung to a specific identity.

If you choose to pick up this work, please know that you're in for a ride. It won't be very long, but it will make you think-- that's a lot of where the intrinsic value lies. For anyone uncertain, I would say this: give it a chance. This work can be humorous, this work can be dark, but I think it's worth experiencing for the mere relevance of a lot of what happens.

My thanks to the creator (Ilias Kyriazis), the publisher (Humanoid, Inc.), and NetGalley for providing the eARC through which I was able to read the work and write this review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

A group of friends happens to find a cave at the exact moment that a comet is passing overhead, and each is granted one wish. Years later when the comet returns, the wishes start coming true, which gives new meaning to the phrase "be careful what you wish for",

This was a really interesting concept, and the artwork was beautiful! I liked the idea of childhood wishes being granted decades later. Unfortunately, it was darker than I had expected. It was not for me, simply because I was looking for something a little lighter and more heartwarming.

3.5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

A group of kids stumble upon a cave where a supernatural being tells them a comet is about to pass over and they each will be granted one wish. Unfortunately they take too long and miss their opportunity, the comet passes and no one’s wish has been granted. Fast forward thirty five years later,the comet returns and grants them all their original wishes. Are the things you wished for as a kid as important now that you’re an adult?

I think What we wished for does a brilliant job at showing that the things we may feel we really wanted once in life might not actually be all it’s cracked up to be once we finally have it. Without giving too much away, there is one scene that I think will stick with me for a while. One of the main characters says that having his wish come true is fine and all but what he really wishes is to just be able to go see a movie with his now deceased dad one more time.

I feel like we’re all so caught up in wishing our lives were different/better, wishing for things that may seem at that moment in life paramount. Instead we should be focusing on the things we do have that we may be taking for granted.

I appreciate that all the characters have their own personalities and character growth throughout this story. Even though this was sort of a supernatural story it felt very real and the characters felt human, it was easy to connect with them in some way or another.

The end made me a bit sad but also the illustrations of how things ended was just beautiful!

🏳️‍🌈REPRESENTATION🏳️‍🌈
-Gay,Bisexual,Trans characters
-One of the main character’s is hard of hearing
-One of the main character’s uses crutches
-One of the character’s husband is in a wheelchair

⚠️Trigger Warnings⚠️
-Character death
-Talks of loss
-Transphobic things are said to a character
-One character is r**ed in this
-Misogynistic characters

This was a really fun graphic novel! I really liked the art and the colour palette. I loved the characters and their stories