by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
April 27, 2021
Goodreads Summary:
They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail’s most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina’s chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun, and already Nina’s debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control her telekinesis—neighbors call her the Witch of Oldhouse—and the haphazard manifestations of her powers make her the subject of malicious gossip.
When entertainer Hector Auvray arrives to town, Nina is dazzled. A telekinetic like her, he has traveled the world performing his talents for admiring audiences. He sees Nina not as a witch, but ripe with potential to master her power under his tutelage. With Hector’s help, Nina’s talent blossoms, as does her love for him.
But great romances are for fairytales, and Hector is hiding a truth from Nina — and himself — that threatens to end their courtship before it truly begins. The Beautiful Ones is a charming tale of love and betrayal, and the struggle between conformity and passion, set in a world where scandal is a razor-sharp weapon.
Review
Once in a while I pick up a book that's not my usual type of read and I end up praising myself for the decision! I was surprised by how much I enjoyed The Beautiful Ones. It was an addictive read.
What I Liked:
- lush writing that inspired all sorts of feelings as I read
- a truly passionate story: heart-wrenching but also fulfilling
- highly entertaining drama
- some powerful scenes
- a second chance romance that moved me (ironically)
- Nina's unassuming nature
- most of Hector and Nina's interactions
- genuine friendships (Hector and Étienne, Hector and Nina, Nina and Luc)
- a loving family
- bittersweet moments
- a satisfying ending
The Not So Much:
- boo Valérie's chapters
- Luc was kind of annoying and immature
"She existed, and had always existed, in a rather untamed state, which was facilitated by her family, who confused her intellectual inclinations with a wholesome disposition." (p. 197)
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