Synopsis from Goodreads: Samantha Casey loves everything about her job as an elementary school librarian on the sunny, historic island of Galveston, Texas—the goofy kids, the stately Victorian building, the butterfly garden. But when the school suddenly loses its beloved principal, it turns out his replacement will be none other than Duncan Carpenter—a former, unrequited crush of Sam’s from many years before.
When Duncan shows up as her new boss, though, he’s nothing like the sweet teacher she once swooned over. He’s become stiff, and humorless, and obsessed with school safety. Now, with Duncan determined to destroy everything Sam loves about her school in the name of security—and turn it into nothing short of a prison—Sam has to stand up for everyone she cares about before the school that’s become her home is gone for good.
Genre? Contemporary Fiction/Romance.
Backlist? No. This will be published July 14, 2020.
New to me Author? No
What did I think? What You Wish For was the third Katherine Center book I read (following How To Walk Away and Things You Save in a Fire). Of the three, this was my least favorite. However, it was still a great book!
Sam is a school librarian who loves fun, color, and her job. When her principal suddenly dies, the school board brings in Duncan as the new principal. Sam knew Duncan from her previous school and was super excited about this prospect. Until she realizes how much he's changed...
This is a novel about growing up, finding yourself, learning to lean on other people, learning to love and be loved, and knowing when to give up on something. It was a very sweet novel and as a teacher, I could relate to many different parts of Sam. Overall, I would give a 3.75 rating.
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