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The Beautiful Ones

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Imani Jade Powers
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'Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible' TAYLOR JENKINS-REID, author of Daisy Jones and the Six

The Grand Season has just begun and already Nina's debut among Loisail's most notable socialites has gone disastrously awry.

Nina has always struggled to control her gift of telekinesis, which has earnt her the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse. When Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, arrives in town, Nina is dazzled. He too has a telekinetic talent and sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential.

Under his tutelage, Nina's talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship.

The Beautiful Ones is a sweeping tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion.

©2021 Silvia Moreno-Garcia (P)2021 Macmillan Audio Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Horror Magic Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Scary Witchcraft Magic Users
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I struggled to care for Nina, or the story as a whole really, and don't think I really engaged properly till part 2. The premis seemed exciting and I appreciate what the author was trying to do but it didn't click for me. But in saying that I'm not really a "period piece" type reader.

Ok but not amazing

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I really enjoyed this read. The writing was captivating, and the gothic / Victorian aesthetic was both beautiful and haunting.
The growth and development of the characters was complex and I found I loved, hated, and empathised with all of them at different times in the book.
I would have liked WAY more mystery and magic, but overall, I found the story really unique and enjoyable.

Stunning imagery, Beautiful and haunting.

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