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Hidden Wishes #2
A Squire's Wish
Given magical powers through a wish by a jinn, Henry Tsien was thrown into a hidden supernatural world. Forced to battle his own faulty, pop-culture driven assumptions as well as shadowy supernatural organisations while leveling up, Henry found an ally in Alexa Dumough, the Knight Templar Initiate.
But that alliance is now threatened as Alexa is forced to take the Knights Templar’s test to become a Squire. Together, the pair must face numerous trials that will test their patience, skills and magic. All the while, Alexa must consider if becoming a Squire for the Knights Templars is truly what she wishes for.
The Hidden Wishes series is an urban fantasy GameLit series with a game-like user interface, magic, the supernatural, kickass women and shadowy supernatural organisations. No harems involved.
But that alliance is now threatened as Alexa is forced to take the Knights Templar’s test to become a Squire. Together, the pair must face numerous trials that will test their patience, skills and magic. All the while, Alexa must consider if becoming a Squire for the Knights Templars is truly what she wishes for.
The Hidden Wishes series is an urban fantasy GameLit series with a game-like user interface, magic, the supernatural, kickass women and shadowy supernatural organisations. No harems involved.
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2023
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About the author
Tao Wong
145 books977 followersTao Wong is the author of the A Thousand Li progression fantasy series and the System Apocalypse LitRPG series, among others. His work has been released in audio, paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats, and translated into German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and several other languages. He was shortlisted for the UK Kindle Storyteller Award in 2021 for A Thousand Li: The Second Sect. In 2026, the first three books in the A Thousand Li series will be republished in hardcover by Ace Books.
When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys practicing martial arts, reading, and dreaming up new worlds. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys practicing martial arts, reading, and dreaming up new worlds. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
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February 23, 2023
I read the 1st book, A Gamer's Wish a few months ago. Im glad to have gotten around to this 2nd book by Tao Wong, A Squire's Wish as well. It was fun to catch up with Henry, Lily & Alexa & see the progress they're making as a team.
In the 1st book, Henry, an Asian Otaku Gamer Guy finds himself transformed into a Mage & his life is an RPG. Lily, his adorable, decades old Jinn is growingore accustomed to this century. Henry is leveling up & taking on new missions & tasks. & then there's Alexa, who has been basically on the verge of excommunication.
You're probably wondering why this story only received 2 stars from me. Well, the 1st book was so much more exciting. There was a lot of story building. Character development & world creation back then. Tao was giving us a mental illustration of what type of world Henry has been thrusted into. Now that he can see past glamors, he is exposed to the truths normal humans dont see.
This 2nd edition, we get an interesting quest & we see those we enjoyed previously. The new characters were forgettable to me though. The troll was predicting. The secret was refreshingly different.
In the 1st book, Henry, an Asian Otaku Gamer Guy finds himself transformed into a Mage & his life is an RPG. Lily, his adorable, decades old Jinn is growingore accustomed to this century. Henry is leveling up & taking on new missions & tasks. & then there's Alexa, who has been basically on the verge of excommunication.
You're probably wondering why this story only received 2 stars from me. Well, the 1st book was so much more exciting. There was a lot of story building. Character development & world creation back then. Tao was giving us a mental illustration of what type of world Henry has been thrusted into. Now that he can see past glamors, he is exposed to the truths normal humans dont see.
This 2nd edition, we get an interesting quest & we see those we enjoyed previously. The new characters were forgettable to me though. The troll was predicting. The secret was refreshingly different.
October 22, 2019
A good, solid, if not entirely original sequel.
The second volume follows the adventure of a would-be mage using a game interface to master "classic magic". The title is slightly misleading as you somehow expect the book to have the Templar character introduced in the previous book as MC. While she's a part major part of the story, it keeps the same perspective around our gamer nerd. Which is kind of disappointing as she is the one whose story progress more during the book.
Outside of this, there's no real surprise coming from the book. While I was ranking the first one as close to 5, this one is a solid 4, but no more.
The series is currently on hiatus, but Wong's promised a book "soon", so I'll be waiting for it.
The second volume follows the adventure of a would-be mage using a game interface to master "classic magic". The title is slightly misleading as you somehow expect the book to have the Templar character introduced in the previous book as MC. While she's a part major part of the story, it keeps the same perspective around our gamer nerd. Which is kind of disappointing as she is the one whose story progress more during the book.
Outside of this, there's no real surprise coming from the book. While I was ranking the first one as close to 5, this one is a solid 4, but no more.
The series is currently on hiatus, but Wong's promised a book "soon", so I'll be waiting for it.
January 15, 2019
Book? Two
Mistakes: none found
Plot: wasn't anything New really. The story ends at 92% so you have another novella, not a book.
Characters: While they get stronger, there isn't really any growth to their personalities or situation.
5/10 just a way to kill a few hours.
Mistakes: none found
Plot: wasn't anything New really. The story ends at 92% so you have another novella, not a book.
Characters: While they get stronger, there isn't really any growth to their personalities or situation.
5/10 just a way to kill a few hours.
February 7, 2019
Better than the first
I gave the first book a 4 out of 5 and this was better. Not 5 star better but better.
It really gets into the urban fantasy tropes and it sets the groundwork for a lot of fun stuff down the line, which I hope will be soon.
Awesome work Tao
I gave the first book a 4 out of 5 and this was better. Not 5 star better but better.
It really gets into the urban fantasy tropes and it sets the groundwork for a lot of fun stuff down the line, which I hope will be soon.
Awesome work Tao
March 13, 2019
Not bad, but this series is missing something that would make me want to come back to it. I must admit I don't much care for any of the characters. I do enjoy the system apocalypse series a lot, but this one doesn't compare.
February 10, 2019
Tao is getting better and better
A lot has improved with the writing of A Squire's Wish. The exploration into how the magic works is a lot of fun, and creates a sense of a larger world. The focus on characters other than Lily has made the series much stronger. While there is a lack of an overarching baddie, the exploration of the world is fun and draws the reader in.
There is a surprisingly in depth delving into race relations and misconceptions. It makes the world that Tao is creating much more interesting and relatable.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
A lot has improved with the writing of A Squire's Wish. The exploration into how the magic works is a lot of fun, and creates a sense of a larger world. The focus on characters other than Lily has made the series much stronger. While there is a lack of an overarching baddie, the exploration of the world is fun and draws the reader in.
There is a surprisingly in depth delving into race relations and misconceptions. It makes the world that Tao is creating much more interesting and relatable.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
January 13, 2024
Having been given magic by a Genie, the other magical powers organizations are watching the protagonist closely. One of those watchers is a low-level Templar who is working toward initiation. Much of this book covers the initiation test that the Templar is undergoing.
The story is well-written and the evolution of both the Templar and the MC are believable and enjoyable. It must be said that the leadership of the Templars just assuming that the MC will be involved directly in that test puts some strain on that verisimilitude.
Solid world-building here as well, with the introduction of several new organizations and better explanation of how magic works.
Recommended.
The story is well-written and the evolution of both the Templar and the MC are believable and enjoyable. It must be said that the leadership of the Templars just assuming that the MC will be involved directly in that test puts some strain on that verisimilitude.
Solid world-building here as well, with the introduction of several new organizations and better explanation of how magic works.
Recommended.
December 15, 2018
Tao Wong never disappoints
The author never disappoints with his books! I love the developing characters, and Henry’s slow realization of what he’s got himself into and struggle to accept some things. Lily’s development was also fantastic, and of course our favorite Templar trainee.
The author never disappoints with his books! I love the developing characters, and Henry’s slow realization of what he’s got himself into and struggle to accept some things. Lily’s development was also fantastic, and of course our favorite Templar trainee.
January 14, 2019
Nice installment in the wish series. Interesting to see how the templar gets along with her quest as well as the main character. Definitely interesting enough to continue following this series, Most gamelit fans should enjoy this one, though most hardcore LitRPG fans probably won't, but it's a good story anyway.
September 10, 2021
I rather enjoyed all 3 books in this series, the characters were interesting and realistic and I enjoyed the complicated ideas behind magic in this world. The races and their attributes were interesting also. I feel these books could have been made into an entire series with how interesting and large the world was. Thank you Tao Wong.
January 25, 2022
The second book in a great series
This is the second book in the series and it really shows how much the author improved from the first to the second book. The characters all had some interesting developments and the story had some interesting twists and turns to it.
The main character wished for magic from a jinn and now has to deal with that wish through a game system...
This is the second book in the series and it really shows how much the author improved from the first to the second book. The characters all had some interesting developments and the story had some interesting twists and turns to it.
The main character wished for magic from a jinn and now has to deal with that wish through a game system...
December 7, 2018
Fun sequel to book One
This is a good story that follows up on Gamers Wish story. It is a fun trek through the world, with new information and interesting magical systems.
I look forward to seeing where the characters will go in further stories l.
This is a good story that follows up on Gamers Wish story. It is a fun trek through the world, with new information and interesting magical systems.
I look forward to seeing where the characters will go in further stories l.
December 12, 2018
Good as always
I really love his books about system apocalypse. This is still good with the depth I have co e to expect from a good author but it's just not as action packed or as diverting concept. But I will continue on as it still had great promise
I really love his books about system apocalypse. This is still good with the depth I have co e to expect from a good author but it's just not as action packed or as diverting concept. But I will continue on as it still had great promise
December 17, 2018
Great job... but...
A great job imaginative and put me in mind of the movie bright If not for poor editing it would be a solid 5 stars but the occasional typos were jarring enough to break my immersion. Keep up the good work and make sure your editors are sober.
A great job imaginative and put me in mind of the movie bright If not for poor editing it would be a solid 5 stars but the occasional typos were jarring enough to break my immersion. Keep up the good work and make sure your editors are sober.
December 19, 2018
Good stuff
I enjoyed it as much as the first book. It's really starting to get interesting now. Can't wait for the next one.
I enjoyed it as much as the first book. It's really starting to get interesting now. Can't wait for the next one.
March 22, 2019
Good Sequel
Interesting sequel to the series, looking forward to see what happens with Henry, Alexa. and Lily in the upcoming books.
Interesting sequel to the series, looking forward to see what happens with Henry, Alexa. and Lily in the upcoming books.
January 2, 2020
A great sequel
A great sequel which adds a some depth to both Alexa and Lily, plus to the world itself. It's not all just quests and exp. Is every quest you get worth doing?
A great sequel which adds a some depth to both Alexa and Lily, plus to the world itself. It's not all just quests and exp. Is every quest you get worth doing?
June 29, 2020
Great series.
Great book and series. I highly recommend this book to anyone. I cannot wait until I read the next book.
Great book and series. I highly recommend this book to anyone. I cannot wait until I read the next book.
February 20, 2023
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic and supernatural type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic and supernatural type of books with lots of action.
August 17, 2024
More adventure and big finish.
These are shorter novels, with an easy, fun feel to the them.
These are shorter novels, with an easy, fun feel to the them.
April 9, 2019
Given magical powers through a wish by a jinn, Henry Tsien was thrown into a hidden supernatural world. Forced to battle his own faulty, pop-culture driven assumptions as well as shadowy supernatural organisations while leveling up, Henry found an ally in Alexa Dumough, the Knight Templar Initiate.
But that alliance is now threatened as Alexa is forced to take the Knights Templar’s test to become a Squire. Together, the pair must face numerous trials that will test their patience, skills and magic. All the while, Alexa must consider if becoming a Squire for the Knights Templars is truly what she wishes for.
The Hidden Wishes series is an urban fantasy GameLit series with a game-like user interface, magic, the supernatural, kickass women and shadowy supernatural organisations. No harems involved.
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