Blog Tour: The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury + Book Wish Wednesday

Welcome to our stop on The Forbidden Wish tour for Jessica Khoury. This tour is hosted by PenguinTeen.

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The Forbidden Wish 
Author: Jessica Khoury
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: February 23rd 2016
Publisher: Razorbill

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?

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.

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Book Wish Wednesday

My bookish wish involves a tent in New Zealand on the shore of Lake Pukaki, with a gorgeous view of Mt. Cook. It’s summertime, but the nights are still quite cool, so we’ve started a crackling campfire and we’re roasting marshmallows.  Of course we save a few for our faithful golden retriever Bark Ruffalo. Later, I’m going to sneak off and sit by the lake and read Tomorrow When the War Began, which is possibly my favorite YA book of all time. It’s set in Australia, not New Zealand, but… close enough? Mmm, I can almost smell those roasting marshmallows…

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Emily Henry is full-time writer, proofreader, and donut connoisseur. She studied creative writing at Hope College and the New York Center for Art & Media Studies, and now spends most of her time in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the part of Kentucky just beneath it.

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Book Review: The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury

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The Forbidden Wish 
Author: Jessica Khoury
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: February 23rd 2016
Publisher: Razorbill

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?

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.

Zahra and Aladdin are two unforgettable characters that will have you swooning from page one. I really did not expect to enjoy this story as much as I did. It was quite the surprise to really sit back and enjoy a good story. Definitely a story everyone should read, specially those lovers of Disney's stories.

The Forbidden Wish is the story of Zahra. She is a jinni who has been trapped in her lamp over 500 years. You must thing she is ancient, boring and bossy. However, Zahra is completely the opposite. She is such an amazing character. She is very genuine, sweet, yet powerful. Her only flaw has been to fall in love with a human, which is a crime in this world. This is the very crime that has put her in this condition. Yet with her wits, you will sympathy her. She hasn't had an easy life.

Now that Zahra has a new master, she is patiently waiting to grant his wishes. As she awaits to grant Aladdin's wishes, she is given a deal by the jinni's king and this will set her free. But this will require Zahra to betray Aladdin. Even though she is easily falling for him. Zahra will have to choose to follow her heart or the will of being set free.

Between Zahra and Aladding, one cannot pick a character to love the most. They're both equally worthy of your love. Both amazing! They are adorable together as they are apart. Of course you want them together and forever. They both have suffer enough and having them together will make everyone happy.

As I finished this story, I googled the author, Jessica Khoury, and realized this is not a first novel I've read of hers. I really enjoy Vitro and I honestly need to read the rest of her books. Between Vitro and The Forbidden Wish, this one exceed. It is more than a good story, it is a great one. I hope everyone keeps this a try because honestly, I really loved this retelling.

Waiting on Wednesday: The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury

Waiting on Wednesday

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

The Forbidden Wish

Author: Jessica Khoury

Release Date: February 23rd 2016

Publisher: Razorbill

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?

As time unravels and her enemies close in, Zahra finds herself suspended between danger and desire in this dazzling retelling of Arabian Nights from acclaimed author Jessica Khoury.

Book Review: Vitro by Jessica Khoury

Vitro
Author: Jessica Khoury
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Science Fiction
Released: January 14th 2014
Review Source: Razorbill

On a remote island in the Pacific, Corpus scientists have taken test tube embryos and given them life. These beings—the Vitros—have knowledge and abilities most humans can only dream of. But they also have one enormous flaw.

Sophie Crue is determined to get to Skin Island and find her mother, a scientist who left Sophie behind years ago. With the help of Jim Julien, a young charter pilot, she arrives--and discovers a terrifying secret she never imagined: she has a Vitro twin, Lux, who is the culmination of Corpus's dangerous research.

Now Sophie is torn between reuniting with the mother who betrayed her and protecting the genetically enhanced twin she never knew existed. But untangling the twisted strands of these relationships will have to wait, for Sophie and Jim are about to find out what happens when science stretches too far beyond its reach.

Before starting this review, let me point out I was told by a friend this book is part of Origin series. Which I was not aware, I looked on Goodreads and I still do not see the reference that this is part of a series. Anyhow, if this is part of the series, you can read it as a standalone. I was not lost or confused while reading and truly enjoyed it

Vitro is about a girl named Sophie Crue. After receiving a mysterious email from her long gone mother, she decides to follow her to get answers. Sophie always questioned why her mother made such decisions that impacted her life, wondering why she abandon her. With the invitation of this mysteries email, provides she flies to this island in the Pacific. The fun begins when she arrives to this mysterious and dangerous island.

To say the least, I really enjoyed reading Vitro. It was really fun  and adventurous reading. I liked the actions and the twists of the story. I was a fan of the TV show – Kyle XY and this book reminded me so much of the show. So it was nice having flashbacks of the show.

One of the things I like the most is that I was really shocked to find out about the truth. After years of wondering, Sophie finally discovers the truth. Honestly, I didn’t see it coming. Sophie didn’t see it coming. I would recommend this book. It was really entertaining and I really, really liked the twists.