Grace has been following her mother on her unexpected journeys ever since she was young. They would pick up and leave over and over again. After Grace's trip to Boston, she's greeted by her mother to yet again another "home" with another guy. Grace struggles immensely trying to make her summer work between finding time to practice piano, work her job at LuMac's restaurant, and spend time with her friends. I was fascinated by Grace's passion for piano because I feel that I don't read too many pianists in the YA titles that I have read.

Grace's relationship with her mother was toxic and I was full of mixed emotions for her. I definitely felt for her when her mother would say things that hurt her and pay little attention to her. Like the title says, we are introduced to Grace and her mother's version of wishing. But, I want you to experience that for yourself.

I loved the way Ashley Herring Blake incorporated grief into the story and all the different ways we grieve may it be in an abusive way or a sad way.

"Sadness is awkward. Grief is awkward. A missing mother is awkward, no matter what form of missing it takes. And no one likes awkward. No one knows what to do with it unless you're the person used to receiving all those averted gazes".

What I loved the most about How To Make a Wish was the bisexual representation, it is also #ownvoices. Grace and Eva made me giddy and I loved their relationship, it was so cute but also raw. I loved their nightly routine at the lighthouse, eating peanut butter out of a jar. I felt that I could relate to Grace and Eva in their personalities, they're both very anxious and overthink things, as do I. They are also very caring and compassionate.

This book is very open about bisexuality in the aspects of coming out, and defining your sexuality. There are instances that Grace and Eva mention about the girl they first had a huge crush on and they were open about their sexuality. Loved it. There is also a female masturbation scene which was amazing to read!!

Luca, a good friend of Grace was also a very strong character and I loved that he was apart of the story and why. He's definitely Grace's rock and he was always there for her and told her how it is. I also liked that he was just Grace's friend. Boys and girls can be just friends :O I really enjoyed that he wasn't her gay best friend either because I feel like that's a common theme in YA titles.

Overall, this was an amazing read and I'm so glad I picked it up. If you're looking for a book that has great bisexual rep and a fun summer read, How to Make A Wish is it!

p.s. you'll be craving pizza fries & peanut butter.