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Khoury, Jessica
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
Zahra, a jinni, knows better than to fall for a human. But after a young thief finds her lamp, Zahra is willing to sacrifice even her chance at freedom for him. Khoury's unabashedly romantic "Aladdin" retelling features scheming viziers, sparkling desert palaces, and intrigue and danger heightened by jinn magic. A strong female protagonist who commands great power propels this emotionally charged fantasy.
Reviewer: Amy Bennett-Zendzian
(4)
YA
Raised by research-zoologist parents in Africa's Kalahari Desert, Sarah is more comfortable with monkeys than peers. Tragedy strikes, and Sarah struggles to navigate a group of visiting American teens to safety. Hiding in the Corpus lab, they discover a virus that could end life on Earth. The book suffers from stereotypical characters and stilted pacing, but the setting is interesting and vivid.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(3)
YA
Genetically engineered Pia is "perfect": she's fast, has impenetrable skin, and she's immortal. But she has never left the confines of her Amazon jungle compound. Escaping one day, she meets and falls in love with villager Eio and soon uncovers the alarming origins of her perfection. Khoury presents a fully realized protagonist in a disturbing world where science and humanity clash.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
3 reviews
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