The Genie Game (The Genie Game)

The Genie Game by Jordan Ifueko

Enter a dazzling, high-stakes world of magic, mystery, and rebellion in The Genie Game by Jordan Ifueko, a thrilling middle grade fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of Raybearer. Blending sharp humor, cinematic adventure, and speculative intrigue, this first installment in a new series is perfect for fans of Harriet the Spy, Black Mirror, and inventive magical worlds with bold heroines.

Valentine Adesanya has two goals: become a legendary film director and find her missing older sister, Mango. When clues lead her to a mysterious magical boba shop in Gloss Angeles, Valentine is pulled into a hidden world controlled by the powerful Trio Trust—mega-corporations that secretly rule the United States.

There, she discovers she has been chosen to become a Genie, part of the General Employee Network of Immortal Engineers. Genies are bound to grant human wishes, but in a twisted system, they must do so without using magic—only intelligence, creativity, and determination. As part of a competitive wish-granting game, Valentine must outsmart other Genies while uncovering the truth behind the Trio Trust’s growing power.

But the stakes are far bigger than a competition. Strange magical forces are spreading, a mysterious monster threatens her city, and the truth about Mango’s disappearance may be tied to the very system Valentine is trapped inside. To survive, she’ll need courage, strategy, and every ounce of her imagination.

Fast-paced, imaginative, and full of heart, The Genie Game is a story about sisterhood, resistance, and the power of storytelling in a world that tries to control everything.