As You Wish

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Praise for As You Wish

"Get ready to be transported to Korea—Leesa Cross-Smith has brewed a tale as comforting as barley tea steeped in romance, adventure, and a sprinkle of magic. A heartwarming testimony to the power of love, family, and second chances, As You Wish is the perfect feel-good story, as well as a beautiful reminder to believe in our dreams and treasure our friendships."
―Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany

"Even if Cross-Smith had never imagined a legendary waterfall rumored to grant wishes, there would be magic dripping from every page of As You Wish. This novel will transport you to Seoul, dip you in the bright, healing waters of Korean culture, embrace you with the warmth of found family and friendship, then leave you longing for your own daring adventure."
―Christy Schillig, author of Wish You Weren't Here

"As You Wish is a charming coming-of-age novel about all the ways to fall in love―with a romantic partner, with friends, with a city, and ultimately, with oneself. Leesa Cross-Smith delivers three remarkably distinct voices in Lydia, Jenny, and Selene, and I couldn’t help but root for all of them. With a supportive found family, a whole heap of delectable Korean food, and a hint of magic, As You Wish is an absolute must-read."
―Melissa Wiesner, author of The Second Chance Year

Praise for Leesa Cross-Smith

"Leesa Cross-Smith is a consummate storyteller." ―Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author

"I can’t help devouring Leesa Cross-Smith’s prose like it's candy, with turns of phrase so unexpected and delightful, so uniquely her own, that I just want to chew and chew them...Goodbye Earl makes murder as delicious as cherry pie." ―Rufi Thorpe, author of The Knockout Queen and The Girls From Corona Del Mar

“Cross-Smith’s incredible, easy voice will make your skin crawl one moment and give you goosebumps the next, then smooth out your frazzled emotions with a contented, sunshiny vibe two pages later.” ―Associated Press

"Leesa Cross-Smith’s richly vivid prose pulls you in and transports you to Paris [in Half-Blown Rose]...An utterly intoxicating story of love, betrayal, and loyalty." ―Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising

"A brilliant, sexy, funny masterpiece. Reading her stunning prose is a full-blown experience. Within the deeply intimate worlds she conjures [in Half-Blown Rose], she captures love, lust, and longing with such emotional intricacy and verve, I’m fairly certain I read this entire book with my hand pressed against my heart.” ―Deesha Philyaw, author of National Book Award 2020 finalist The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

“By far the most exhilarating and sexy American-in-Paris story I’ve ever read. Leesa Cross-Smith’s Half-Blown Rose is smart, intriguing, and pure delight.” ―Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers

“This Close to Okay hits the ground running. Cross-Smith writes tenderly about the trial and error of intimacy and draws you in with enormous warmth and control.” ―Raven Leilani, New York Times bestselling author of Luster

"[In So You Can Glow,] Leesa Cross-Smith writes the way many people wish they could: ferociously, tenderly, and with a tremendous amount of heart." ―Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author of Mostly Dead Things Expand reviews