Wonder vs You Were Born for This: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Self-acceptance, Psychology
Wonder
Wonder is a children's novel written by R. J. Palacio,[2] published on 14 February 2012. R. J. Palacio wrote Wonder after an incident where her son noticed a girl with a severe facial difference and started to cry.…
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You Were Born for This
The beloved Los Angeles' astrologer with more than one million fans shows a new generation how to use astrology as a tool for self-discovery, success, and self-care in this revolutionary guide. Modern astrology isn't…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Wonder has the widest readership — 1222863 ratings behind its score.
- You Were Born for This runs the darker storyline; Wonder stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Wonder | You Were Born for This | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (1222863) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (701) | 4.2 (19) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (6) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (8459) | 4.5 (58) |
Reception
| Wonder | You Were Born for This | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1222863 | 58 |
| Editions | 55 | 6 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 503752 | — |
| Pages | 320 | 287 |