Synopses & Reviews
"[With] a genie like no other. . . this lighthearted book is a well-rounded combination of humor, romance and paranormal suspense, with likable characters and easy-to-believe dialogue." (Kirkus Reviews) Margo McKenna has a plan of attack for everything, from landing the lead in her high school musical to dealing with her increasingly absent parents. But when she finds herself in possession of a genie's ring and the opportunity to make three wishes, she doesn't know what to do. Especially since Oliver--not blue-skinned, not bottle-dwelling, but a genie nonetheless--can see more than what she's willing to show him. With one peek into her mind, he can see the wishes that even Margo herself doesn't know she wants.
But Oliver comes with more than just mind-reading abilities, a flair for magic, and the prettiest eyes Margo's ever seen. Someone from his past is hunting him--someone bent on killing him, along with all the other genies in the world, for the sake of honor. And as Margo soon discovers, it will take more than three wishes to save him.
A whole lot more.
Review
An effervescent, fast-paced read. -
Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"Genies for the modern age, with passion, darkness, and heart. I loved it!"
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"The Art of Wishing is a fresh, fun, surprisingly poignant take on what it means to get what you wish for. With sexy genies and genuine stakes, I couldn't wish for a better story."
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"Reading The Art of Wishing was like finding a new favorite song! The love between a musician and her genie is so bittersweet, so utterly human, it makes magic feel real--a feat all paranormal romances attempt, but few achieve."
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"[With] a genie like no other. . . this lighthearted book is a well-rounded combination of humor, romance and paranormal suspense, with likable characters and easy-to-believe dialogue."
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"Rich with romance, magic, and action, this novel will captivate teens."
Synopsis
Phoebe's plans for her senior year are history after her mother returns from Greece with a new husband, who moves them to an island in the Aegean Sea. Now she must attend an exclusive academy where admission depends on pedigree--namely, from the Greek gods.
Synopsis
A modern girlas comedic odyssey in a school filled with the descendants of Greek gods.
When Phoebeas mom returns from Greece with a new husband and moves them to an island in the Aegean, Phoebeas plans for her senior year and track season are ancient history. Now she must attend the uberexclusive academy, where admission depends on pedigree, namely, ancestry from Zeus, Hera, and other Greek gods. Thatas right, theyare real, not myth, and their teen descendants are like the classical heroesasupersmart and superbeautiful with a few superpowers. And now theyare on her track team Armed only with her Nikes and the will to win, Phoebe races to find her place among the gods.
Synopsis
When Phoebe's mom returns from Greece with a new husband and plans to move to an island in the Aegean Sea, Phoebe's well-plotted senior year becomes ancient history. Now, instead of enjoying a triumphant track season and planning for college with her best friends, Phoebe is trying to keep her head above water at the ?berexclusive Academy. If it isn't hard enough being the new kid in school, Phoebe's classmates are all descendents of the Greek gods! When you're running against teammates with superpowers, dealing with a stepsister from Hades, and nursing a crush on a boy who is quite literally a god, the drama takes on mythic proportions!
Synopsis
After discovering she's a descendant of Nike (the goddess, not the shoe), Phoebe is finding that supernatural power have a learning curve. So her stepfather, headmaster of the Academy for descendants of Greek gods, enrolls her in the "Dynamotheos" Development Camp--a.k.a. Goddess Boot Camp.
Synopsis
"[With] a genie like no other. . . this lighthearted book is a well-rounded combination of humor, romance and paranormal suspense, with likable characters and easy-to-believe dialogue." (Kirkus Reviews) Margo McKenna has a plan of attack for everything, from landing the lead in her high school musical to dealing with her increasingly absent parents. But when she finds herself in possession of a genie's ring and the opportunity to make three wishes, she doesn't know what to do. Especially since Oliver--not blue-skinned, not bottle-dwelling, but a genie nonetheless--can see more than what she's willing to show him. With one peek into her mind, he can see the wishes that even Margo herself doesn't know she wants.
But Oliver comes with more than just mind-reading abilities, a flair for magic, and the prettiest eyes Margo's ever seen. Someone from his past is hunting him--someone bent on killing him, along with all the other genies in the world, for the sake of honor. And as Margo soon discovers, it will take more than three wishes to save him.
A whole lot more.
About the Author
Lindsay Ribar is an associate literary agent by day and a concert fanatic by night. A graduate of NYU, she currently lives in New York City, where she shares her apartment with far too many CDs. This is her first novel.