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title: "The Wishing Thread: A Novel"
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# 4.0/5 star rating from 1,176 readers Top 11K in Family Saga Fiction Used book in good condition The Wishing Thread: A Novel

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## Summary

> ✨ Unlock the magic of family, folklore, and fate in every thread! 📖

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- **What is this?** The Wishing Thread: A Novel
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## Key Features

- • **Authentic Setting Vibes:** Feel the charm of Tarrytown and Catskill folklore come alive on every page.
- • **Immerse in a Magical Family Saga:** Experience the heartfelt journey of the Van Ripper sisters, blending folklore with modern life.
- • **Critically Loved & Socially Buzzed:** Join over a thousand readers who rated it 4 stars for its enchanting storytelling.
- • **Collector’s Gem in Good Condition:** Own a well-preserved used copy that’s ready to enchant your bookshelf and spark conversations.
- • **Perfect for Fans of Sarah Addison Allen:** Discover a fresh, original voice that stands confidently alongside beloved magical realism authors.

## Overview

The Wishing Thread is a gently used novel by Lisa Van Allen, ranked in the top 11,000 for Family Saga Fiction, boasting a solid 4-star rating from over 1,100 readers. Set in the evocative town of Tarrytown, it weaves a heartwarming tale of the Van Ripper sisters, blending magical realism with relatable family drama—perfect for readers craving a spellbinding yet authentic story.

## Description

desertcart.com: The Wishing Thread: A Novel: 9780345538550: Van Allen, Lisa: Books

Review: Wonderful - A lovely story. This book drew me into the family of the Van Rippers and made me care about their lives. Heartwarming.
Review: Another magical author to add to my list - Truly enjoyable. Magical. Having lived all my life around New York City, I am familiar with Tarrytown. It's always cool to read about places you know and recognize on the page. I felt as if the Van Ripper sisters (love the nod to Catskill folklore there) actually lived there, and the Stitchery was a real place I could visit and ask for a spell or two. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen (of which I am one) will enjoy this book. It feels very much like it, though not like a copy, or an attempt at one. The Wishing Thread and Lisa Van Allen stand on their own. (Spoilery! If you read further, it's your own fault!) The only reason I gave The Wishing Thread a four and not a five is that I found the falling action after the big climax to be a bit off. I call shennanigans--because all these sisters who have been so resolute throughout the whole novel seem to give way without too much of a fuss. After all she did sacrificing Vic to the spell, and being so adamant about not giving back the sacrifice, Aubrey caves the minute he shows up at her door. Bitty's husband comes raging to get her with all these vows of making life hard for her only to be waylaid by a spell that was only meant to stall him, and then isn't really heard from again. Same with Meggie--four years searching for her mother and after the confession and a chat with her friend, she gives up the search. There was a little more development than that, but after building their storylines up, to have them give in comparatively easily didn't feel right. I'm GLAD they did! And I'm happy with the ending--I just wish, after all those stones thrown at her characters, Ms. Van Allen gave their eventual HEA just a little more evolution.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,021,741 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10,756 in Family Saga Fiction #27,125 in Contemporary Women Fiction #120,801 in Contemporary Romance (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,176 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful
*by W***N on October 19, 2025*

A lovely story. This book drew me into the family of the Van Rippers and made me care about their lives. Heartwarming.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another magical author to add to my list
*by T***O on February 4, 2014*

Truly enjoyable. Magical. Having lived all my life around New York City, I am familiar with Tarrytown. It's always cool to read about places you know and recognize on the page. I felt as if the Van Ripper sisters (love the nod to Catskill folklore there) actually lived there, and the Stitchery was a real place I could visit and ask for a spell or two. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen (of which I am one) will enjoy this book. It feels very much like it, though not like a copy, or an attempt at one. The Wishing Thread and Lisa Van Allen stand on their own. (Spoilery! If you read further, it's your own fault!) The only reason I gave The Wishing Thread a four and not a five is that I found the falling action after the big climax to be a bit off. I call shennanigans--because all these sisters who have been so resolute throughout the whole novel seem to give way without too much of a fuss. After all she did sacrificing Vic to the spell, and being so adamant about not giving back the sacrifice, Aubrey caves the minute he shows up at her door. Bitty's husband comes raging to get her with all these vows of making life hard for her only to be waylaid by a spell that was only meant to stall him, and then isn't really heard from again. Same with Meggie--four years searching for her mother and after the confession and a chat with her friend, she gives up the search. There was a little more development than that, but after building their storylines up, to have them give in comparatively easily didn't feel right. I'm GLAD they did! And I'm happy with the ending--I just wish, after all those stones thrown at her characters, Ms. Van Allen gave their eventual HEA just a little more evolution.

### ⭐⭐⭐ I had high hopes . . .
*by E***H on October 3, 2014*

I am a rabid, constant knitter and a lover of books with any sort of magic. I was really looking forward to reading an unconventional knit-lit book (there are a LOT of conventional ones out there). And I give Lisa Van Allen kudos for crafting an unconventional, original plot; really, this might have been the best knitting book I've read--her underlying ideas were creative. BUT. BUT. It felt forced. And I was left thinking about what it could have been. I really wanted to love Audrey, the central character, but I couldn't quite suspend my disbelief, I didn't love her or even believe in her. It was much, much easier for me to believe someone could knit a spell into a pair of mittens than to believe someone who had never had a romantic relationship would behave the way she did in one. And it was really difficult for me to believe in her sisters' motivations, either. The characters seemed created just for the sake of driving the plot, and they changed stripe (or dye lot?) when necessary to move things along. In all, it was a fine, fun read, but "just okay"--not one I'll carry with me once I've deleted it from my Kindle app. I would, however, like to see what Lisa Van Allen does next!

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