Kristina A. reviewed on 6/7/2023 + 1528 more book reviews

Her Only Wish by Shelley Shepard Gray takes us back to Pinecraft, Florida. Betsy Detweiler is returning with a list that she wishes to complete during her monthlong visit. She calls it a life list. Health issues as a child have prevented Betsy from doing normal child and teen activities. Asthma does prevent you from doing normal physical activities, especially if you live in colder climates (I know from experience). I thought Betsy was brave to try new activities. It is not something that comes easy to people who are shy or who have been ill. I enjoyed getting to know Betsy. She meets some good people who help her complete her list. Betsy encounters August Troyer at the Snow Bird Golf Course which is an Amish owned golf course. August is smitten with Betsy from the very beginning. August is lucky to have such a loving and caring aunt and uncle. August's parents are dedicated to their mission work but for the wrong reasons. They acted like children at times instead of adults. Betsy makes a difference in the lives of those she meets. An example is Annie and Danielle who help Betsy learn to swim. It gets you to think about your own life list. We also get to see that while you may want to learn an activity, you may not be good at that activity. It is amazing to see what determination and hard work can do. I enjoyed the beautiful descriptions of Pinecraft and nearby beaches (Siesta Key is my favorite beach). I am looking forward to Lilly Kurtz's story in the next A Season in Pinecraft novel. Her Only Wish is the second book in A Season in Pinecraft series. While Her Only Wish can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading Her Heart's Desire. I like that we get to catch up with Mary Margaret and Jayson from Her Heart's Desire. Her Only Wish is an uplifting Amish tale with a thoughtful friend, golf lessons, beautiful beaches, protective parents, swimming sisters, and a life list.

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