The Beautiful Ones - Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- Oct 10, 2017
- 2 min read
Antonina Beaulieu is in the glittering city of Loisail for her first Grand Season, where she will attend balls and mingle among high society in hopes of landing a suitable husband. But Antonina is telekinetic, and strange events in her past have made her the subject of malicious gossip and hardly a sought-after bride. Now, under the tutelage of her cousin’s wife, she is finally ready to shed the past and learn the proper ways of society.
Antonina, who prefers her family's country home to the glamorous ballrooms of the wealthy, finds it increasingly difficult to conform to society’s ideals for women, especially when she falls under the spell of the dazzling telekinetic performer Hector Auvray. As their romance blossoms, and he teaches her how to hone and control her telekinetic gift, she can't help but feel a marriage proposal is imminent.
Little does Antonina know that Hector and those closest to her are hiding a devastating secret that will crush her world and force her to confront who she really is and what she's willing to sacrifice.
This book had quite a slow start to begin with. A lot of time spent building up to what would be a grand ending I suppose. Though along the way I did find it often predictable. But the predictability out played the twists that actually surprised me. If it wasn't as long winded as it was this would easily be a five star read. It took me quite awhile to read this, and I didn't "get into it" quite like I would have liked too. Never the less, the story within was a good one.
I can say without a doubt I really love this cover and it depicts Nina in every way. 10 Stars if I was just rating on the cover alone.
I did receive the ARC from NetGalley.
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