Fiction, General Fiction
The Wish

The Wish

Paperback Published on: 18/06/2026
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The Wish
Emotional
This is a very different genre to Heather’s usual books.This is about 15 year old Jess who is suffering childhood cancer and has a wish she wants to give t... READ MORE
Hayley - St Neots

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ comes a heartbreaking contemporary novel of a dying teenager's final wish, a lonely young man's journey towards connection, and the unexpected friendship they find together. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult, and John Green.

Jesse is 15. She loves her friends, her little brother and her parents - even when they're arguing, which feels like constantly these days. But most of all, she loves playing video games. Even from her hospital bed.

Alex is 29. He doesn't love a lot of things. To be honest, he's not really sure he knows how to. His desk at work, as VR games designer, is empty, much like his life feels sometimes.

Then Jesse makes a wish. A simple one: a video experience made of her life, something to be there, just in case she isn't.

One loving teenager.
One lonely adult.

Which one will get the happy ending?

Heather Morris is an international no.1 bestseller and has sold over 18 million copies worldwide. This brand-new novel is a fresh direction for her but speaks to all the themes that you know and love her for: hope in the darkest of places, family, love and courage.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Zaffre
  • ISBN: 9781786582201
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 19 mm
  • Weight: 218g
  • Languages: English

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The Wish
Emotional
This is a very emotional and heartbreaking story of a dying girl who has one last wish, to create the ultimate memory for her family to remember her by. ... READ MORE
Rochelle Lewis
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Wish
This book needs to come with a warning **PREPARE TO FALL IN LIVE WITH JESSE AND ALEX!**
This book needs to come with a warning **PREPARE TO FALL IN LIVE WITH JESSE AND ALEX!** Jesse and Alex are pretty much polar opposites. Jesse is young ... READ MORE
Lauren S
The Wish
Heather Morris you’ve hurt me.
This is 303 pages of pure pain. Heather Morris I demand your address so I may serve you a cease and desist and papers to sue for emotional damages.
Lorene
The Wish
4.5 stars
I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying, oh my days, this is as beautiful as it is heart wrenching, such a powerful read. This is the authors first contemporary b... READ MORE
Mrsbookburnee
The Wish
An emotional story
What a lovely heartwarming and heartbreaking book this is. Jessie is just 15 years old. Always an outgoing sporty child, very close to her family, until sh... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
The Wish
Emotional
This book was a rollercoaster of emotions. I did struggle slightly due to the theme but it was a good read. 15 year old Jesse is fighting a losing battl... READ MORE
RiRi
The Wish
A sad read and true reflection of childhood cancer with a heart-warming wish element which brings heart
Having read Heather’s Morris in the past and loving her historical fiction, I happily dove into this new novel. We follow Jessie who has childhood cance... READ MORE
Lynsey (To read or not to read)
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The Wish
Four stars!
The Wish by Heather Morris is a tender, emotional and beautifully written book that explores love, loss and the power of human connection. Fifteen-year-old... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
The Wish
A beautiful tearjerker
The Wish (kindle edition) by Heather Morris is a tearjerker that will tug at your heart throughout. Heather Morris author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz has... READ MORE
Elizabeth Bennett
The Wish
A beautiful read
The Wish- Heather Morris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am a long-time fan of Heather Morris and have devoured almost all of her books. I am very into historical fiction, e... READ MORE
Sarah Walsh
The Wish
Heartbreaking brilliance
The Wish has to be one of the hardest stories I have read recently. Following my cancer diagnosis this was a book that I picked up and put down numerous ti... READ MORE
Emma at Waterstones Blackburn
The Wish
Outstanding!
Jesse is fifteen and spends a lot of her time in hospital with leukaemia. Alex is in his twenties and lives a fairly solitary life, working by day as a ga... READ MORE
Joan Clapham
The Wish
Heartwarming tale
I have been a big fan of the authors previous books. So, I was excited to read the author’s first contemporary book. Jessie is 15 years old and is dying o... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
The Wish
Uplifting and devastating. A must read.
Heartbreaking yet full of hope, The Wish follows 15-year-old Jesse, a teenager with cancer whose final wish is to leave behind a 3D digital recreation of h... READ MORE
Lisa Cook
The Wish
Human Connection
The Wish by Heather Morris A beautiful story that blends personal growth, grief, and the power of connection. We follow Jesse who is facing the trials of... READ MORE
@janinereadsandreviews
The Wish
An Emotional Read
If you have read any of Heather Morris' books, you’ll know she can write a moving story. And while her latest book, The Wish, is a departure from her previ... READ MORE
Elizabeth Currie
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The Wish
Sad but heart warming
The Wish is a sad but heart‑warming story that highlights Heather Morris’s ability to capture human resilience in even the most delicate moments. Here, she... READ MORE
Lucy Williams
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