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Smoke & Magic #3
Genie on Fire
What do you do when your own survival hinges on destruction?
It all started with a fire—and this time it wasn’t my fault. Technically. But you know how it goes. A psychotic djinni mistakes me for his long-lost twin, burns down the neighborhood, and suddenly I’m the bad guy.
I swear I only wanted to help. My boyfriend Malware had a solid plan. Nothing was supposed to go this wrong. Now the curse plaguing that crazed fire djinni has me in its clutches, and time is a luxury I don’t have. I’m transforming into something I don’t recognize, and everything—everyone—I touch is consumed by flame.
To escape the inferno, I must embrace the firestorm. And by the time it’s done, there might not be enough of me left to save.
It all started with a fire—and this time it wasn’t my fault. Technically. But you know how it goes. A psychotic djinni mistakes me for his long-lost twin, burns down the neighborhood, and suddenly I’m the bad guy.
I swear I only wanted to help. My boyfriend Malware had a solid plan. Nothing was supposed to go this wrong. Now the curse plaguing that crazed fire djinni has me in its clutches, and time is a luxury I don’t have. I’m transforming into something I don’t recognize, and everything—everyone—I touch is consumed by flame.
To escape the inferno, I must embrace the firestorm. And by the time it’s done, there might not be enough of me left to save.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2021
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A.E. McKenna
8 books20 followersAE McKenna lives in the Midwest where she drinks beer, eats cheese, and pets cats. All at the same time.
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December 29, 2021
Genie on Fire is the third book in the Smoke and Mirrors series. It stars Lucy and Mal, two genies who have to hide who they are to the outside world for various reasons.
I find it interesting that the word ‘genie’ in the series is considered a slur, but the writer uses that word as part of the title for the books. I would have to assume it’s due to that fact that most readers are aware of what a ‘genie’ is and don’t always know the more esoteric forms of the word. But I digress.
In Genie on Fire, Lucy finds herself transforming into something completely different (trying not to have spoilers here). It’s a race against time to find the ‘cure’. Mal and Lucy end up in a lot of capers to help her out.
The book is well written, I like the characters and I want to know what happens next. I hope you take the time to read this series. It’s fun!
I find it interesting that the word ‘genie’ in the series is considered a slur, but the writer uses that word as part of the title for the books. I would have to assume it’s due to that fact that most readers are aware of what a ‘genie’ is and don’t always know the more esoteric forms of the word. But I digress.
In Genie on Fire, Lucy finds herself transforming into something completely different (trying not to have spoilers here). It’s a race against time to find the ‘cure’. Mal and Lucy end up in a lot of capers to help her out.
The book is well written, I like the characters and I want to know what happens next. I hope you take the time to read this series. It’s fun!
December 19, 2023
series just keeps getting better
I really enjoyed this. We get more details into Lucy’s life- why she is the way she is - and this story was a roller coaster ride to the end. I had a hard time putting the book down at night. On to book four!
I really enjoyed this. We get more details into Lucy’s life- why she is the way she is - and this story was a roller coaster ride to the end. I had a hard time putting the book down at night. On to book four!
July 8, 2025
It’s still difficult to understand everything and the story became too gore. Even if I like Lucy and Mal, I’m not sure I want to read the next book.
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