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Winner of the 2016 YARWA Rosemary Awards for paranormal fiction.Finalist 2018 Athena Awards in Best First Book & YA Speculative.

With a book in her bag and a switchblade in her pocket, Rebel's been thieving her way through life while hoping for a cure to fix her ailing heart.

But when the bejeweled vase she just tried to hawk turns out to be a jinni's vessel, Rebel gets lost to her world and dragged within another. Now every magical being in the city wants the vase for himself.

Thrust into a game of cat and mouse in a world she never knew existed, Rebel must use her uncanny skills to find a way to free Anjeline the Wishmaker.

But wishes have consequences. And contracts. Anjeline's freedom could unravel a love like Rebel has never known, or it could come at the cost of Rebel's heart...

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12 years and up
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382 pages
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English
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Entangled: Teen
Publication date

May 1, 2017
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"The Wishing Heart is an exhilarating read about the complexities of the heart and what it means to love." ~Mia Siegert, author of JERKBAIT

"Teens are going to gobble this one up!!!!" ~McCall Hoyle, author of The Things with Feathers

"A beautifully evocative story and a romance that melts your heart." ~Shaila Patel, author of SOULMATED

"The Wishing Heart is an action packed story from start to finish. It features two genuinely fun characters who are both in bad situations, but by working together, they not only find a way to face their own demons, issues, and those trying to stop them, but an adorable romance blossoms as well." ~Gizmo's Reviews

"The Wishing Heart was a fun read. I adored Rebel, a thief with a good, but damaged heart.The book had plenty of magic and fun characters like Anjeline (the Jinni), werewolves, mermaids, magicians, and others." ~Kristi, Goodreads

"I really liked the romance between [Anjeline and Rebel], building slowly over time, and the plot of the book was very unique and a refreshing new take on the magical realm." ~Olivia F., Goodreads

"I loved this book and was hooked from the very start. Easily a favourite read! 5 Plus stars out of 5. I can't wait for the next addition!" ~D.M., Goodreads

"Welker creates a wonderfully intriguing book that draws you in and holds your attention. The setting and characters make this story a must read....perfect for any paranormal genre love." ~Lovely Loveday, Goodreads

About the Author

Award winning author J.C. WELKER has been, among other things, a fashion designer, a graphic designer, a filmmaker, and occasionally a kickboxer (seriously).
Her recent novel THE WISHING HEART won awards in the YARWA Rosemary Awards, Athena Awards, and was a finalist for Best First Book. She continues to work towards giving a voice to stories that are needed, while facing magic and monsters along the way.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06Y5WFY1C
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Entangled: Teen (May 1, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1178 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 382 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,841,234 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #516 in LGBTQ+ Romance for Teens & Young Adults eBooks
- #1,505 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #1,663 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Romance

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J.C. Welker is an author who's been, among other things, a fashion designer, a filmmaker and a kickboxer (seriously). Her short documentaries which focused on homeless Iraq veterans and LGBTQ+ issues in the military have been featured on CURRENT TV, and her novel has placed first in the paranormal category of the 2016 YARWA Rosemary Awards. She continues to work towards giving a voice to stories that are needed, while facing magic and monsters along the way.

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Fun and fast paced!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2017

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I received an early copy courtesy of NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. I was pretty excited to read it so there was no twisting of my arm.

I really enjoyed this book. I am willing to admit that is was my first introduction to the Jinni world. I felt like I learned quite a bit now but I'm far from an expert. I loved how fast paced it was from the beginning until the end. You get to meet a girl named Rebel and you instantly fall in love with this thief from London and she goes on a adventure of a lifetime. It took me awhile to read this book because I was busy digesting it. This huge pivotal moment or event would happen and it wouldn't slow down. I was highly impressed and pretty addicted to it. The only thing I wish was that the ending was stretch out a little longer. It felt like it ended nicely but suddenly. I did like the very end where it opens it up for a series. I would recommend this book to any of my YA loving friends.

My favorite moment was when Rebel was flying through the air. I felt like it was the most magical moment of the book. You get to see her carefree with the wind in hair and a wildfire in her eyes. It was the moment that I knew that Rebel was going to be in my heart for a long time.

My favorite character was REBEL. I just loved her sassiness and her adventurous attitude. I loved how she never gives up and fights for what she feels is right. I like how she knows that she is flawed and is ok with it. She is just real from her feelings to her actions and I admire that. She makes no excuses.

I loved this book and look forward to getting a copy to add to my collection.

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Lov2laf

Excellent YA f/f adventure book...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 3, 2017

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I really enjoyed this.

"The Wishing Heart" is a fantasy YA adult novel about a deft thief, Rebel, and a Jinni, Anjeline, who come into contact when Rebel steals the unknowingly enchanted vase tied to Anjeline. The story kicks off with high action right away and doesn't stop until the final page so it's a page turner through and through.

Though the book is an action adventure the author didn't skimp on character details making sure to depict each with depth and nuance. And, she was able to pull off a believable and slow burn f/f romance in the interim.

There were a few predictable elements of the plot due to the foreshadowing by the author but the majority of the book had me on the edge of my seat wondering how Rebel and Anjeline were going to get out of each situation.

Just because this is a YA novel, with Rebel being seventeen, I think this book can be enjoyed by adults, teens, and kids alike. And, though there is a lot of action and a romance depicted, it's all very PG (or even G...certainly a lot more kid friendly than Harry Potter) so the book could easily be consumed by any age.

This book wraps up itself but there's a big teaser at the end for more to come in the adventures of Rebel and Anjeline. I really hope this is the case and will happily read a series with these two.

Really well done. Recommend. 4.5 stars

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Cheyenne

It's Good. Really, Really Good

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 3, 2017

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This is a good book. A really, really good book.
The characters are well written & well-rounded. Rebel is excellent, a real proactive girl who can get out of trouble as quickly as she gets into it. Quick wits & a smart mouth, but there's a lot of pain inside her, both physically and emotionally.
Anjelina isn't quite as well-rounded; she's pretty much delegated to "damsel in distress" in every situation they find themselves in. But she's still an interesting character, with her own pain & emotional turmoil.
The romance that developed between them felt natural; it wasn't rushed & it was very believable that these two fell in love with each other.
The world building was serviceable; it was exactly what it needed to be, no more or less.
If the summary interests you, then I encourage you to read this book. It's a fun story filled with action, danger, heartache, and romance.
I have no regrets buying it, and I definitely plan on a second read-through!

PS--don't let the YA categorization put you off of the book (actually, don't let it put you off of any book if it sounds interesting to you). This book isn't "dumbed down" to suit a younger audience. The writing is on level with, and even surpasses, much adult fiction I've read. This is a quality story!

(I've tried to write this review three times only to have the app crash on me & I lose everything I wrote. So this is briefer than I wanted.)

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 6, 2017

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I loved this book! I was intrigued by Rebel’s character immediately. Stories about female thieves, magic, and gritty London are irresistible. Add in a stolen vase that isn’t what it seems and *hooked.* Rebel is a big character with a strong, resilient personality and an attitude that had me grinning at my screen. When she steals a vase, she finds Anjeline, a jinni who has been imprisoned inside the vase by a twisted magician named Nero.

Rebel wants to heal her broken heart and Anjeline wants to be free of her vase prison. They agree that if Rebel will help Anjeline, the jinni will grant Rebel a wish without a price. The ensuing adventure is as heart pounding as it is heart warming. I enjoyed everything about their relationship as it grows and changes throughout their adventure. I don’t remember rooting so hard for two characters, both individually and as a couple. Readers of Liani Taylor will be drawn into Welker’s writing style, the vivid world building, and the fast-paced, engrossing plot. Highly recommend!

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a thief with a sweet, failing heart who will stop at nothing to ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 22, 2017

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A sweeping tale about finding the beauty in others and letting your heart guide you. This gorgeously written novel follows the story of Rebel, a thief with a sweet, failing heart who will stop at nothing to save the ones she loves and a jinni named Anjeline who has lost her faith in humanity and only the most clever of thieves could steal it back. Action-packed with all the mythical creatures I adore in fantasy novels, a romance that is kind and passionate, and setting descriptions that will make you never want to leave Welker's world.

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