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	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
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Children’s, Teenage & Educational

THE ART OF WISHING

Lindsay Ribar

A contemporary magical romance about a teenage girl and the cute, spontaneous genie who brings more than three wishes.

Margo McKenna has a plan of attack for everything, from landing the part she wants 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 flare 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. Lindsay Ribar is a junior agent at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, specializing in fantasy fiction. This is her debut novel.

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Book Published 2013-03-21 by Dial Books

Comments

Rich with romance, magic, and action, this novel will captivate teens while also cautioning them to be careful what they wish for."

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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Genies for the modern age, with passion, darkness, and heart. I loved it!

For anyone who thought Disney's Aladdin was the last word on genies, think again...Margo and Oliver are extremely likable, with an easy camaraderie that pulls the reader straight into the story...A strong and pleasing debut.

[A] genie like no other.. a well-rounded combination of humor, romance and paranormal suspense

With Buffy the Vampire Slayer long off the air, feminist fans of paranormal romance have had it rough. Enter novelist and agent Lindsay Ribar. Her debut young adult novel, The Art of Wishing, introduces Margo, an ambitious, down-to-earth heroine and Oliver, her gender-bending genie love interest. Ribar’s conceit may be fantastical, but her execution is both realistic and utterly engaging. She spoke with Our Town about the popularity of paranormal romance, offered tips for writers and kept it classy on the subject of Twilight. Read more...

The Art of Wishing stands head and shoulders above competition because of its main character Margo. Ribar brings us a heroine who is quick-witted, amusing to read, and honest. Read more...