The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: February 23, 2016
Pages: 352
Summary: She is the most powerful Jinni of all. He is a boy from the streets. Their love will shake the world…
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?
My Rating: 
***SPOILERS AHEAD***
My Thoughts:
This book was wonderful!
While this story is based on Aladdin, with each page of this story you can see Jessica really makes this story her own!
Not only was there an exquisite and vivid writing style, but the engaging plot really keeps you turning the page.
While there is a lot that happens in this story, from Zahra’s past to the ongoing war w/ the jinni, it never feels too busy and all flows wonderfully!
With Zahra wanting to be free, she makes a deal to find Zhian, a trapped Jinni prince, who is located in the royal palace!
To do so, she convinces Aladdin to use a wish to become a prince and trick the royals!
From there the plot becomes even more complex!
As the plot progressed you see Zahra, who is a very powerful jinni also go through many moments of vulnerability and learn more about herself as she fights for her freedom!
Another aspect of this book I absolutely loved was the relationship that developed between Aladdin+Zahra, from each interaction to the lines of banter.
From the plot it is obvious a relationship will be apparent, but it really grows and develops on its own as the story progresses.
With Zahra fighting for freedom and Aladdin fighting to avenge his parents, you see the complexities to their character with each and every page!
There is also so much girl-power in this book which I loved ❤ ❤
There’s the fierce princess Caspida and her tough crew at her side!
They all work together/support each other as does Zahra when the plot progresses & that made this book even more engaging!!
Captivating and exquisitely written, The Forbidden Wish is a story that really takes you to a whole new world!
If you are a fan of YA Fantasy or Retellings I highly recommend this book!
I have never actually read a book that’s loosely based on Aladdin! That was my favorite Disney movie growing up, so this is definitely interesting. Great review!
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Its one of my favorite Disney Movies too :D!
+ Thank you! ❤ ❤
If you do end up reading it, def. link me to your review ❤
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I just finished The Forbidden Wish this past week and adored it!!! It was the perfect mix of so many elements and so well written. Glad to see you loving on this story!
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100% agree! Thank you! It sucks its a standalone! I would love to read another book in this world ❤
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I really want to read this book! I’ve seen a few other reviews for it so I think I’m going to cave and get it soon.
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You def. should ❤ When you get to it hope you enjoy it ❤ 🙂
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I loved this book! So much! It was one of my recent 5 stars. I still need to write my review but yours sums up my feelings nicely. The ending blew me away, it was awesome!
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thank you ❤ ❤ + yes the ending was fantastic! I'm sad this is a standalone, cause it would have been great to get more from this world! ❤
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I’m really disappointed that it’s a standalone but at the same time it’s kind of refreshing. I’ve read too many trilogies over the years D:
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