She is the most powerful Jinni of all. He is a boy from the streets. Their love will shake the world …
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 ofAladdin from acclaimed author Jessica Khoury.
‘Lush, romantic, and exquisitely written … a rare, glittering jewel of a novel.'Sarah J. Maas, Author of theNew York Times bestsellingThrone of Glassseries
'This is Aladdin like you’ve never imagined.’ Renee Ahdieh, author ofThe Wrath and the Dawn
As time unravels and her enemies close in, Zahra finds herself suspended between danger and desire in this dazzling retelling ofAladdin from acclaimed author Jessica Khoury.
‘An exciting tale of deception, forbidden love, and dangerous magic, starring a cheeky thief and powerful but vulnerable jinni. Fans of fairytale retellings set in faraway landsfull of romance, daring-do and pulse-pounding action will fall for this swoon-worthy tale … 'Booklist, starred review
'Lush and magical … anyone who ever lovedAladdinorOne Thousand and One Nightsis going to be hooked.'Bustle
'Lyrically written.'School Library Journal
'Playful chemistry and Khoury’s assured storytelling should make it easy for readers to lose themselves in this rich and complex story of allegiances and betrayal.'Publishers Weekly
