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I Wish I Weren't a Djinni
All she wishes for is freedom.
After being trapped inside her bottle for so long she has forgotten her own name, a djinni is summoned by a young man who needs his wishes to come true as much as hers.
The hardest part is proving to him that she has the power to grant them. He simply has to believe her enough to ask.
After being trapped inside her bottle for so long she has forgotten her own name, a djinni is summoned by a young man who needs his wishes to come true as much as hers.
The hardest part is proving to him that she has the power to grant them. He simply has to believe her enough to ask.
36 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2017
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About the author
Erin Hayes
102 books527 followersSci-fi junkie, video game nerd, and wannabe manga artist Erin Hayes writes a lot of things. Sometimes she writes books.
She works as an advertising copywriter by day, and she's a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author by night. She has lived in New Zealand, Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, and now San Francisco with her husband, cat, and a growing collection of geek paraphernalia.
You can reach her at erinhayesbooks@gmail.com and she’ll be happy to chat. Especially if you want to debate Star Wars.
She works as an advertising copywriter by day, and she's a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author by night. She has lived in New Zealand, Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, and now San Francisco with her husband, cat, and a growing collection of geek paraphernalia.
You can reach her at erinhayesbooks@gmail.com and she’ll be happy to chat. Especially if you want to debate Star Wars.
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May 18, 2017
I love Dijinni/genie books. This on was a short book but it is a prequel to a series. I have not read anything from this author but I can't get enough Genie books! This book was a cute, fun story about a girl trapped in a bottle and boy she was trapped for a long time. I won't give anything away for you because you should read it to know what happens. Fun quick read!
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May 24, 2018
While this is well written, the story flows well, and the characters have plenty of personality and feel alive, the story was very straight forward. Typical I Dream of Jeannie is picked up by a handsome skeptical man and all she longs for is her freedom (echoing the Genie from Disney’s Aladdin) and a bit of romance just like the Barbara Eden show. Of course the nice guy is going to eventually grant her freedom (was there ever any doubt? Only to her). There is the typical fish-out-of-water trying to get used to the new strange world around her, that is so prevalent in paranormal indie fiction. The story is only about 50 pages, so it stops almost as soon as it starts. The fun part of this story is really the djinni trying to convince James that she is really what she claims to be, and the granting of the wishes (which were granted almost without magic, which I’ve seen several other books do nowadays, which feels a bit of a cheat). Still, I look forward to seeing where this world with djinni, mermaids, and witches might grow into.
January 15, 2022
I Wish I Weren’t a Djinni is a run-of-the-mill genie story with a touch of romance. A young man finds a lamp, he gets three wishes, and the djinni wishes to be free. It’s a pretty standard genie story that is very predictable but still manages to be sweet. There is a little humor as the genie tries to figure out 21st-century life. After a while, though, it got a little tiring.
For a young adult story with mild hints of romance, there was no instalove and I found that to be refreshing. The connection between James and the djinni felt genuine. Overall, it’s a fluffy read and not a bad sampler for this author’s paranormal series. While not my cup of tea, the writing is solid and no doubt would appeal to fans of young adult paranormal romance books. I’m not sure I’d continue the rest of this series personally, but it’s something I wouldn’t mind recommending to others.
For a young adult story with mild hints of romance, there was no instalove and I found that to be refreshing. The connection between James and the djinni felt genuine. Overall, it’s a fluffy read and not a bad sampler for this author’s paranormal series. While not my cup of tea, the writing is solid and no doubt would appeal to fans of young adult paranormal romance books. I’m not sure I’d continue the rest of this series personally, but it’s something I wouldn’t mind recommending to others.
January 13, 2021
Exceptional read
I absolutely enjoyed this short story. It takes so we know of the djinn world and wraps it up nicely. Giving us a look at what the djinn feels and their desperation to be free. Along with showing how being trapped can prevent I've from being up to date with current trends. Our lovely Dunn pulled at my heart strings as I felt her pain and frustration and I yearned for her to truly be free. But you'll have to read to find out what her fate actually is.
I absolutely enjoyed this short story. It takes so we know of the djinn world and wraps it up nicely. Giving us a look at what the djinn feels and their desperation to be free. Along with showing how being trapped can prevent I've from being up to date with current trends. Our lovely Dunn pulled at my heart strings as I felt her pain and frustration and I yearned for her to truly be free. But you'll have to read to find out what her fate actually is.
August 15, 2017
3.5 Stars
I read this when it was a part of an anthology, and the review below is a smaller part of a larger review.
"This goes with Erin Hayes shorter series that features titles like ‘How to Be a Mermaid’ and ‘I Do Believe in Fairies’, which I haven’t gotten around to reading but I do own. This is short and sweet. Teeth-achingly sweet, but I enjoyed it’s lighter feel."
I read this when it was a part of an anthology, and the review below is a smaller part of a larger review.
"This goes with Erin Hayes shorter series that features titles like ‘How to Be a Mermaid’ and ‘I Do Believe in Fairies’, which I haven’t gotten around to reading but I do own. This is short and sweet. Teeth-achingly sweet, but I enjoyed it’s lighter feel."
August 22, 2017
Cute, light wish fulfillment fantasy
No depth to this story at all. Characters are sketched in, romance is written as if aimed at a nine- to ten-year old audience. In short, I was disappointed all around. This would have been better as a chapter in a kids book rather than stretched into a novelette as it is here.
No depth to this story at all. Characters are sketched in, romance is written as if aimed at a nine- to ten-year old audience. In short, I was disappointed all around. This would have been better as a chapter in a kids book rather than stretched into a novelette as it is here.
October 26, 2017
Good short story. I never think to read about genies, I enjoyed it, like all the other in the series I've read so far. Funnily I didn't discover this little prequel until I'd already read a couple in the series. Thankfully this series doesn't matter which order you read them in, but they do connect a little. But I'm loving this series so far. I'd read them all again.
November 23, 2017
I love getting the all the stories of Neptune's World and Aliana's story was no exception. The character development Ive come to love with this author is present and so are the plot twists! Didn't see this as Aliana's backstory and I LOVED it!!
January 14, 2019
I wish I weren't a Djinni is a sweet, short read. While it is a prequel to the series it doesn't leave anything hanging, it wraps up its own story (also I read this book last and ut still worked). This was a fun, cute HEA.
May 16, 2017
Genie
This was a nice short story that would be good for the whole family. A different perspective on Djinni stories.
This was a nice short story that would be good for the whole family. A different perspective on Djinni stories.
June 6, 2017
Cute story
Cute basic little story about a Djinni who gets a happy ever after--apparently a prequel. This is not especially well developed.
Cute basic little story about a Djinni who gets a happy ever after--apparently a prequel. This is not especially well developed.
July 28, 2017
Being a djinni can be tough as you can be stuck in the bottle for millennia.
This is a story about how one sentence can change somebody's life. Great!
This is a story about how one sentence can change somebody's life. Great!
November 29, 2017
Cute Story
This was a cute story. Fast paced but really cute. Gives you a feel of what wishes could be like.
This was a cute story. Fast paced but really cute. Gives you a feel of what wishes could be like.
January 12, 2018
Fantastic
I love reading how the series started even through I read the series before reading thr prequel. I loved it anyway.
I love reading how the series started even through I read the series before reading thr prequel. I loved it anyway.
March 14, 2018
perfect start to this series!
May 27, 2018
Cute little story but didn't really grab my attention and thrill me.
August 2, 2018
Cute little story, wish it had been longer. Hehe...wish...see what I did there?
August 8, 2018
I wish it was a longer book. The characters are lovable and creative. The book is clean enough for anyone. This book takes your imagination for quite a ride.
December 5, 2018
I loved the back story. And this book really opens up the possibility for the last book in the series. I absolutely loved this entire series. I literally could not get enough
April 16, 2020
Djinni
This is a sweet and cute story. I really wanted the Djinni to find her happy ending. I’d love to read more! 5 stars!
This is a sweet and cute story. I really wanted the Djinni to find her happy ending. I’d love to read more! 5 stars!
February 6, 2022
Boring fluff of a book. Not my kind of book tbh
June 8, 2020
Note: This is a re-release/re-edit of I Wish I Weren't a Djinni (The Cotton Candy Quintet - Book 0)
I’m using the same review I wrote for I Wish I Weren’t a Djinni since there wasn’t that much difference between the two versions. While this is well written, the story flows well, and the characters have plenty of personality and feel alive, the story was very straight forward (but then, I guess that’s to be expected of a novella). Typical I Dream of Jeannie is picked up by a handsome skeptical man and all she longs for is her freedom (echoing the Genie from Disney’s Aladdin) and a bit of romance just like the Barbara Eden show. Of course the nice guy is going to eventually grant her freedom. There is the typical fish-out-of-water trying to get used to the new strange world around her, that is so prevalent in paranormal indie fiction. The story is only about 38 pages, so it stops almost as soon as it starts. The fun part of this story is really the djinni trying to convince James that she is really what she claims to be, and the granting of the wishes (which were granted almost without magic, which I’ve seen several other books do nowadays, which feels a bit of a cheat, though creative in how she gets things done). Still, I look forward to seeing where this world with djinni, mermaids, and witches might grow into.
I’m using the same review I wrote for I Wish I Weren’t a Djinni since there wasn’t that much difference between the two versions. While this is well written, the story flows well, and the characters have plenty of personality and feel alive, the story was very straight forward (but then, I guess that’s to be expected of a novella). Typical I Dream of Jeannie is picked up by a handsome skeptical man and all she longs for is her freedom (echoing the Genie from Disney’s Aladdin) and a bit of romance just like the Barbara Eden show. Of course the nice guy is going to eventually grant her freedom. There is the typical fish-out-of-water trying to get used to the new strange world around her, that is so prevalent in paranormal indie fiction. The story is only about 38 pages, so it stops almost as soon as it starts. The fun part of this story is really the djinni trying to convince James that she is really what she claims to be, and the granting of the wishes (which were granted almost without magic, which I’ve seen several other books do nowadays, which feels a bit of a cheat, though creative in how she gets things done). Still, I look forward to seeing where this world with djinni, mermaids, and witches might grow into.
September 11, 2017
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This was a fun, short read. Throughout the series we’ve seen Alaina so it was nice to read her origin story. Though it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting compared to the rest of the series. I still enjoy it, being sucked into her world. It left me smiling at the end!
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