The Forbidden Wish books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Forbidden Wish series?"

"There are three books in the The Forbidden Wish series, published in 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Forbidden Wish series?"

"The first book in the The Forbidden Wish series is El tercer deseo, published in 2016."

Q: "Is The Forbidden Wish a standalone book?"

"The Forbidden Wish (2016) works as a standalone novel. It also has companion editions including El tercer deseo (a Spanish-language edition) and The Jinni (an alternate edition), but the core story is complete in a single volume."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	El tercer deseo	2016	Jessica Khoury	N/A
2	The Forbidden Wish	2016	Jessica Khoury	Buy
3	The Jinni	2016	Jessica Khoury	N/A

The Forbidden Wish is Jessica Khoury’s retelling of the Aladdin legend, told from the perspective of Zahra, the jinni trapped inside the lamp. After thousands of years granting wishes and watching the consequences unfold, Zahra is summoned by a young thief with a plan to overthrow a tyrant.

The novel blends Arabian Nights mythology with a slow-burn romance and political intrigue. Khoury gives the familiar story a fresh angle by centering the jinni’s experience, exploring what it means to be an immortal being who has loved and lost across centuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Forbidden Wish series?

There are three books in the The Forbidden Wish series, published in 2016.

What is the first book in the The Forbidden Wish series?

The first book in the The Forbidden Wish series is El tercer deseo, published in 2016.

Is The Forbidden Wish a standalone book?

The Forbidden Wish (2016) works as a standalone novel. It also has companion editions including El tercer deseo (a Spanish-language edition) and The Jinni (an alternate edition), but the core story is complete in a single volume.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order