The Beautiful Ones

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a sweeping Belle Epoque romance rich with love and betrayal, with more than a dash of magic. 'One of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time' MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author of the Reincarnationalist series 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: the haphazard manifestations of her powers have long made her the subject of gossip - malicious neighbours even call her the Witch of Oldhouse. But Nina's life is about to change, for there is a new arrival in town: Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, who has used his own telekinetic talent to perform for admiring audiences around the world. Nina is dazzled by Hector, for he sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential. Under his tutelage, Nina's talent blossoms - as does her love for the great man. 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 charming tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion, set in a world where scandal is a razor-sharp weapon.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the multi-award-winning author of Mexican Gothic (a New York Times bestseller), Gods of Jade and Shadow (one of Time magazine's top 100 fantasy novels of all time), among others, The Beautiful Ones, Certain Dark Things, the noir thrillers Untamed Shore and Velvet was the Night, and the forthcoming The Daughter of Doctor Moreau. She has won the Locus and British Fantasy awards for her work as a novelist, and the World Fantasy Award as an editor. Born and brought up in Mexico, she now lives in Vancouver, Canada.

One of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time * MJ Rose, new York Times bestselling author of the Reincarnationalist series * Moreno-Garcia fills her fantastic novel of manners with sumptuous language . . . Readers who enjoyed Mary Robinette Kowal's magical Regency series Glamourist Histories will be particularly enthralled by the genuine emotions evoked in the course of the unsustainable love triangle * Publishers Weekly * Overflowing with delicious melodrama . . . a great fit for fans of the 18th-century French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses * Library Journal * This novel of manners presents carefully crafted characters with nuanced motivations to rival any Thomas Hardy classic. Moreno-Garcia adeptly captures the ecstatic highs of first love and the bitter disappointments of first heartbreak. Hints of the paranormal and dashes of adventure and feminism are subtly interwoven, making for an unforgettable work * School Library Journal * This is the third novel I read by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and I loved all of them in different ways: each in a different genre by a chameleon writer with incredible writing skills * Kirkus * I seriously loved everything about this from the gorgeous, lush prose to the tiny intimate moments of heartbreak * Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo Award-winning author of the Glamourist Histories * 'Straddling several genres with elegant intelligence . . . it's a slow-burn, stately novel about the magic of what it means to love, and love truly * Tor.com * [An] elegant tale of hidden desires and misplaced amour * Booklist * The Beautiful Ones is a hauntingly lovely book, romantic and crushing by turns, touched with magic on every level * Vancouver Sun * 'The whole book is a magnificent tangle of unspoken words and feelings. Nothing is tepid; everything, even the absence of feelings, is charged with danger and heartache * Strange Horizons * The Beautiful Ones demonstrates Moreno-Garcia's smart and colourful writing, with descriptions both sensory and sumptuous, and characters you will root for, even in their worst moments * B&N Blog * An engaging fantasy-romance with a hint of magic . . . A very enjoyable read, with characters who felt real to me and about whom I found myself caring a great deal, and gripping to the very end * Blue Book Balloon * The characters are wonderfully drawn, their desires and decisions believable. The setting is lightly sketched, but the places and the society are beautifully evoked * Noble Bright * Moreno-Garcia writes such compelling characters that you are drawn in. This does not take chapters to grip, but mere paragraphs. This is a fantastic skill to have and one that I have witnessed in all her books to far * SFBook Reviews * A delicate, character-drive romance with a modern twist * Choice * An evocative tale with a considerable emotional heft * Track of Words * [Silvia's] writing is elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly to life * Muse's Book Journal * Silvia has written a number of stunning novels and each is unique but this tops them all * Scorpio Book Dream * The Beautiful Ones is a perfect fantasy-historical-romance novel. Just what is needed for a reader looking to escape into a world of fantasy, decadence, and romance * REWRITE LONDON * This is a clever novel, well written, with all the nuances of 19th century high society on full display. The writing throughout this novel is divine. Poetic at times and infused with the atmosphere of the era . . . a classic storyline with a fresh and unique twist * THERESA SMITH WRITES * She writes splendidly and she creates remarkable characters. The Beautiful Ones is more than a romance, it's a cold study of wealthy societies and their impact on the people who belong to them * THE MIDDLE SHELF * A beautifully unique novel * LIBRARY LOOTER * This book was spectacular. I didn't want to finish reading this book too fast because I wanted to savour it as long as I could * CAFEYRE * The characters and the character development were fantastic. If you're in the mood for a Fantasy of Manners, or a romance novel with a dash of the speculative, then this is the novel you should pick up * JESSTICULATES * Full of sweeping drama, unrequited love, passionate devotion, and more than a few objects lifted into the air by the power of the mind, The Beautiful Ones is an entertaining and romantic read * THE NERD DAILY * Fast paced and instantly engaging, Not only do I highly recommend reading The Beautiful Ones, but also all of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's work. She is a master of genre and emotion * READER VORACIOUS * Lush, vividly described setting and well-rounded characters . . . masterful writing * YOUR TITA KATE * I love how Moreno-Garcia uses descriptive language to build tension and set moods * HEDWIG'S WORLD OF BOOKS * A smart, witty read with classic themes and a beautiful narrative flow * MANDY McHUGH * If you've ever thought that what Dangerous Liaisons really needed was more Force Adepts, this may very well be the book you've been waiting for * JAMES NICOLL REVIEWS * Whatever genre you call it, the story is compelling. I read it with the same rabid avidity with which I eat a bag of chips * SMART BITCHES, TRASHY BOOKS * Moreno-Garcia writes such compelling characters that you are drawn in. Have you ever wanted to read something like Bridgerton, but with characters who can move objects with their minds? * SF BOOK REVIEWS *