The Secret Gift — Bethany Atazadeh

WHAT IF THE EVIL QUEEN WAS INNOCENT UNTIL SHE WAS BETRAYED? In the realm of Jinn, enchantments and magical abilities are conceived and often exploited for personal advantage. At seventeen years old, Jezebel has developed a powerful shape-shifting Gift. She's determined to keep it a secret, to avoid manipulation and the fate of her fugitive mother.Following her friends through a portal to the human world, she's tempted to explore her Gift and test her limits. After all, no one but the humans will see. But when one of her friends witnesses her ability, he demands she use it for his selfish purposes. He'll stop at nothing—not even blackmail—to ensure he gets what he wants.After he crosses a line, putting them both in danger, Jezebel must decide what's more important: protecting someone who might not return the favor, or keeping her secrets to protect herself. THE SECRET GIFT is the first book in THE QUEEN'S RISE series, inspired by your favorite villains in Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast. It's a spin-off of The Stolen Kingdom series, but can also be read on its own. Over a century before Queen Jezebel crosses paths with Arie, Rena, and Nesrin, she's just an innocent Jinni girl... who was betrayed. If you love fairytale retellings like The Lunar Chronicles and supernatural abilities like the Graceling series, then you'll love the Queen's Rise series!2nd edition, previously published September 2021. Reading order for THE QUEEN'S RISE series: Book 1: The Secret GiftBook 2: The Secret ShadowBook 3: The Secret Curse Reading order for THE STOLEN KINGDOM companion series: Book 1: The Stolen KingdomBook 2: The Jinni KeyBook 3: The Cursed HunterBook 4: The Enchanted Crown