A handsome boy growing into a man’s body, already powerfully built. I can’t have you disappearing on me already.” “My name’s not Smoky.” I yank my hand away. “Or drown me? Unlike most female/male romances, Zahra is clearly the more powerful of the two. “What’s happening?” he asks breathlessly as he climbs to his feet. He is still lying on the sand, propped on one arm, staring at me like a fisherman who has unexpectedly caught a shark in his nets. . THE FORBIDDEN WISH is a story that has been tugging at me for years, and I'm overjoyed and honored to finally be sharing it with you at last. The writing in The Forbidden Wish is the most precious, exquisite thing I’ve read in a while. AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE LOCAL BOOKSELLER GET WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Email Address Subscribe. Not a single living plant is to be seen, and yet it seems more alive than any garden in the world above. ‎"Lush, romantic, and exquisitely written . . One day he was caught and brought to a palace where a sinister vizier Jafar made a proposition to him: retreat an old lamp from a dangerous land and Aladdin will live, or decline and he will die. I push against the sides of the lamp, calling out to him, but of course he cannot hear. The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury is a retelling of Aladdin, and as soon as I heard that, I knew I had to read this book. Three wishes. Word Count 94,420. --NoveList. Unlike most female/male romances, Zahra is clearly the more powerful of the two. The floor slides, jewels rattling and rolling. Perhaps you’ll wish for great wealth, only to find it stolen away by thieves. But universe weaves her own threads and soon the story turns into a tale of woe about star-crossed lovers destined to be apart for eternity... CharactersAladdin. The Fair Betrayer. Ruined your masters with their own wishes?”I lift a shoulder in begrudging agreement.“I don’t think you’re as helpless as you want people to think.”They make each other better.“I always thought there’s no freedom in fighting back—just death. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. A gaping doorway, half sunk in sand, which once led to your throne room, Habiba, but that now leads to a dark desert sky bright with stars. "— Sarah J. Maas , author of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series "This is Aladdin like you've never imagined. This place is haunted by ghosts, and I am one of them. I wait for them to drag me down and chain me in the darkness once more, but they do not come. It sits on a throne-like chair wrought from iron and rubies, the metal twisted to resemble rose vines. . Over and over. A cruelty that cannot be forgotten or forgiven:His eyes are hard as diamonds, glittering in the starlight. And the last time I got personal with a human, it ended badly. I will be lost, a myth, a dream. I will know a thousand and one more. From the annotation I knew she was going to be a love interest as well and it's hard to imagine an immortal creature made of smoke as someones lover. Tweet. She is the most powerful Jinni of all. Devil of sand and ash. This is a book I wish I could read for the first time again and again. . But I keep that to myself. Columns tower over my intrepid visitor, holding up a ceiling lost in shadow. On the coast. a rare, glittering jewel of a novel. The magic makes one last effort to stop us, and this trap is the most dangerous of all. I simmer and expand. How much are you willing to lose? Forbidden Wish Jessica Khoury Razorbill Available February 23, 2016 Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads From Goodreads: 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. Her arrogance and delusions are regrettable, but nothing the firm hand of a husband can’t fix.”“You animal,” says Aladdin, dropping all pretense of amicability. And this boy is wilder than most, his energy radiating outward, warming the air around him. Fiery claws rake the desert and scratch the sky all around us. It makes it more mesmerizing, more tangible, almost real. It was one of the better wishes I’ve granted. As it is, his rough beauty is hidden in his poorly cut clothing. But then, surpassing all hope, the boy appeared. Fire turns into the sand it came from and falls in a sparkling white mist around us. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The air is filled with the sound of breaking glass and roaring wind. blog, 14 YA Retellings Inspired By History and Literature. This is the first book I've read from Jessica Khoury and it definitely wont be my last! I take your eyes, large and sharp and glittering. I pulse with nervous impatience that this chance at escape will slip through my fingers. . Anything I want?” “Anything in this world, if you’re willing to pay the price.” His eyes narrow. For the first time in centuries, I stir. Slowly, loudly, the city sinks beneath the desert, crackling as the last of the old jinn magic burns away. I lead him over and around the piles of treasure, through arches made of glittering, buckling sand. "—, "Lush, romantic, and exquisitely written--. You inspire a girl-warrior in me! He was a homeless thief who survived by stealing food. Carvings wind up the pillars: gaping lions, winged horses, dragons spitting fire. I was utterly absorbed from the first page!” By AuthorJessicaKhoury Ongoing - Updated Nov 05, 2015 Embed Story Share via Email Read New Reading List. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. 91 likes. And so I will not think of the world above, of the open sky, of the fresh air and the light of day. Or like, a release year? A wind rises from the darkness, rustles through the stone leaves, until the entire cavern echoes with their clatter. 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. “I’m from Parthenia.” At my blank expression, he adds, “Two weeks by horseback, to the west. She was trying to bring peace between the jinn and the humans, but you turned on her and started the Five Hundred Wars.” I turn cold. . Your hands, swift and nimble, and your feet, graceful and quick. “Horses. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. which would leave me completely helpless. 3 editions. The band is plain gold but for the symbols carved into the inside, symbols that have been blurred by time and fire. . The fire licks my heels. .” He pauses to swallow. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. When Aladdin discovers Zahra's… For five hundred years this magic has churned and coiled in its chambers, building up like gas beneath the earth, waiting for a spark to set it on fire. The Forbidden Wish really brought me out of it. He seems to arrive at some conclusion at last, because he stops his mad pacing and faces me squarely, his jaw hardening in resolution. I know it sounds insane, but I couldn’t get it to stop. Here's my full review on the beautiful Aladdin retelling. They’re personal. . You’re afraid.”Yes, she is afraid to live, to dream, to hope. What sort of jinni are you?” With a curl of smoke, I shift into a white tiger and crouch before him, my tail flicking back and forth. The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury. I’ve transformed my clothes from rich silks to sturdy white cotton, so that I blend into the desert. “I’ve been chased, shot, cut, beaten, and dragged a hundred leagues in the blink of an eye.” He shrugs and offers me a hand. It may sound primitive, but: WOW, just WOW. And still, if there's even one little hope for freedom, Zahra will seize it:Freedom.It’s a dream I never dared to dream. . You must look closely to realize they are not real trees or real flowers but priceless stones all. Perhaps you’ll wish for a mighty dragon to carry you through the sky, only to be devoured by it when you land. She lives in Easley, South Carolina, with her husband and two dogs. I return his gaze with equal candor, adding him up. The Forbidden Wish 10.9K Reads 313 Votes 6 Part Story. We don't just have a simple mechanism: you own the lamp, you have three wishes - no, it's more complicated than that. But what if the genie were a girl? The Forbidden Wish (Book) : Khoury, Jessica : "Forced to hid her true identity, Zahra, a teenage genie, finds her chance for freedom challenged by her love for her master, Aladdin." At least while he holds the lamp, I have a fighting chance. The trap has been sprung. Halt. For a moment there I thought Zahra will turn Aladdin into jinn and they will take forms of cute pets together. Bored already? Jessica's words brought it to life and I could envision everything she was writing. My hands itch to begin. You fight back.”“And you think I’m a fool for it?”“No. . Seldom do you—or I—know what that price is, until it has already been paid. The Forbidden Wish is a romantic Aladdin retelling with added romance, yes, but it's also a story about women and their power in the world. Filled with unexpected twists and turns reminiscent of a magic carpet ride, Jessica Khoury's The Forbidden Wish is a must-read for anyone who loves a fantastic story." “When I . The Brothers Grimm aren't the only source of major inspiration for young adult books. Forget about cheerful, funny Aladdin, well, he is still funny, but darkness lurks inside him. The Forbidden Wish (Book) : Khoury, Jessica : When Aladdin discovers a jinni lamp, Zahra finds herself in a world where magic is forbidden. Inside, I expand, filling every inch of the small space with my glittering smoke, urging him to hurry. Razorbill; Reprint edition (January 24, 2017), Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016, I grabbed this on a whim and am so glad that I picked it up, Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Acknowledged authors Khoury, Jessica wrote The Forbidden Wish comprising 352 pages back in 2017. Buddy read with Elise, Joanna, and Maram, who I'll link when I'm not so lazy. He lifts me, and my other leg coils around him, my skirts sliding up my thighs, my back pressed against the column.His lips are soft and warm and gentle, underlined with barely restrained urgency. The boy walks as one in a dream, not blinking, not breathing. The face of a monster. Desire pulls at my stomach, and I lean into him, lifting one leg and wrapping it around his waist. I have known a thousand and one like him. I’d think you’d want to stretch your legs after lying around in that cave for—how long were you in there, anyway?” “Since the war ended. “What are you?” he whispers. Tendrils of smoke curl from the tips of his hair where the fire singes it. Many died that final day. . I didn't expect this one to be as great as it was, and I'm happy to say I've found a book that gives me, [An epic fight between the two most powerful jinnis, the Forbidden Wish, and we also get to see Zahra real physical appearance (even though I would have loved that she kept the shape-shifting power, I see that I'm not the only one ^^). The Forbidden Wish has an unusual power dynamic between its two main characters Zahra and Aladdin. Unlike most female/male romances, Zahra is clearly the more powerful of the two. Who is he? He is nothing. “These ruins are old. Is there a release date yet? “Not any you’d like to hear, I think.” He leads and I follow, a boy and a jinni striding across the moon-blue dunes. “What is your first wish, Master?” “Well, to begin with, stop calling me Master, as if I were some kind of godless slaver. Now. There was a problem loading your book clubs. When his fingers touch the bronze sides of the lamp, a crackle of energy pulses through me. Chapter One   I sense the boy the moment he sets foot in the cave. “You’re not like the jinni in the stories and songs. Finally, my lingering tale has come to an end. He holds it out on his palm, and after a slight hesitation, I pick it up. The evidence is buried just a few spans beneath my feet. “But you look no older than me.” “Looks are deceiving.” I don’t tell him that the face I wear is stolen, its possessor five hundred years dead. . I know, I know, every one totally deserved a happy ending, and I will definitely smack myself on the head for wishing a little more drama. And who, O boy of Parthenia, am I?” He nods to himself, his eyes alight. She was a character who simply refused to be ignored, and I'm so glad she didn't give up on me! Who isn’t afraid to disagree with me. To me, it was as if one one of the main characters had died. one of them. He is just a common human boy. “Zahra.” He pauses and looks over his shoulder. The forbidden wish. You’re like my father. On his knees, the boy watches with wide eyes, and I swirl above him. The fire dances at his touch, and a shiver runs through me, making the hair on my neck stand on end, as if he’d run his fingers through my hair.I meet his eyes, feeling the vibrations of the thunder outside echoing in my chest.The way he looks at me—steady and silent, bold and bright—makes me feel as if the storm outside were trapped inside me, thunder and rain and light, rolling and crashing.I don't know how anyone can fight such chemistry. . It is very old, likely made around the time I was abandoned by my kin in the jeweled garden five hundred years ago. “Ask, and it is thine.” “Does not the poet say that hairs of gray are more precious than silver, and that in youth lies folly?” The Jinni bowed low before the Queen. Once, twice, thrice his mouth opens and shuts, before he finally chokes out, “Bloody gods!” This Amulen is young, perhaps seventeen or eighteen summers. His stubbled jaw is strong and just slightly crooked, his copper eyes large and expressive, his lips full. “So this is it,” he breathes. And there, on a sheet of silk, sat a Lamp of humble aspect, wrought in bronze, and without a drop of oil inside. you’re brave.”They are different, but we all well aware that opposites attract. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . Low, spreading trees with leaves of jade glitter beneath a high domed ceiling studded with glowing diamonds, like stars in a night sky. It pounds at my ears and echoes mockingly in the emptiness of my chest, where there is only smoke instead of a heart. Why hasn’t it been used until now, and why by such an unlikely individual? File Name:the-forbidden-wish-by-jessica-khoury.epub Original Title:The Forbidden Wish Creator: Jessica Khoury Language:en-US Identifier:9780698151062 Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Date:2016-02-03 File Size:680.003 KB … I can feel his heartbeat through his fingertips, wild and strong. “I want you to help me do it again.” I close my fingers, my flame disappearing in a puff of smoke. He is a boy from the streets. Her voice gave the book love, compassion, friendship - everything a real leaving breathing girl from flesh and bone can give. Please try again. “Go!” I expand and shift again, becoming a rippling wall of water, pressing against the rush of the flames, holding them at bay. “The Forbidden Wish” is a re-telling of the classic “Aladdin” story. She was so cute taking different animal forms and sneaking around. Jessica Khoury holds a BA in English from Toccoa Falls College. by Jessica Khoury. Not a Disney version of a well-known thief. 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