The Forbidden Wish
by Jessica Khoury
Temporary rating: 5 stars
Preview provided by Netgally in exchange for a honest review.
Summary:
"When Aladdin discovers
Zahra's jinni lamp, Zahra is thrust back into a world she hasn't seen in
hundreds of years -- a world where magic is forbidden and Zahra's very
existence is illegal. She must disguise herself to stay alive, using
ancient shape-shifting magic, until her new master has selected his
three wishes.
But when the King of the Jinn offers Zahra a
chance to be free of her lamp forever, she seizes the opportunity—only
to discover she is falling in love with Aladdin. When saving herself
means betraying him, Zahra must decide once and for all: is winning her
freedom worth losing her heart?
As time unravels and her enemies
close in, Zahra finds herself suspended between danger and desire in
this dazzling retelling of Aladdin from acclaimed author Jessica Khoury."
*****
This book will be epic!
Most of the time I don’t read previews because, you know, it’s hard to
stop abruptly when you’re enjoying something, but I had to read this one
because this book sounds amazing!
This preview has only a few chapters, but I can tell the writing and the
plot are fantastic. This is the first time I read something by this author, and
I’m so happy this was the book! Her storytelling is incredible! I adored how the
book feels like a tale the jinni is telling to her long dead friend. The one
she apparently betrayed.
Now, can I tell you about Aladdin? Oh my God! I don’t need to read the
whole book to know he’s a gorgeous character! He’s a thief, yeah, he’s tough, and
he’s so charming!
And the jinni? She’s spectacular!
She’s old; she’s smoke, she shape-shifts.
I adored that this book doesn’t seem to be focused only in these characters.
There’s the hint of a rebellion, there’s a fight for freedom, there’s an amazing
group of warrior girls…
Oh boy, I can’t wait to finish this book! It has everything to be one of
the best of the year!
Ooooo EPIC you say? I'm in! Well I already wanted to read this one, but now even more so. Great review and I'm so glad that you loved it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope you love ur when you read it!
DeleteI agree with this epicness!! I can't wait to dive into this book!! I'm glad the preview was amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt was! And fortunately, the wait is almost over!
DeleteI love the sound of it being epic!
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DeleteLIS. I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! Pre-order it or put a hold in the library - make sure you get to this book as soon as pub day rolls around! I haven't read anything by Khoury before, but this one was well worth the wait (I've been waiting for about three years now, since she announced that she was writing it for publication!). I hope you love the full novel, Lis. =)
ReplyDeleteAlyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I'm so excited for this! I knew you loved it!
DeleteGreat review. It has a twang of Aladin and the magic lamp. Glad you liked it
ReplyDeleteThat's why I loved the sound of this!
DeleteYESSSS! I so agree with you! I adore the sampler so much I preordered the book and I cannot wait till I can read the full book!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I can't wait!!
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