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Enchantée
by Gita Trelease
Full review at https://wildandwonderfulreads.com
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
A book has never been so fitting of its title! Enchantée by Gita Trelease left me exactly that way -- enchanted!
This book is a fabulous mélange of magic, mystery, and romance across the backdrop of revolutionary era France. The story follows a young girl who has lost everything but is trying to come back stronger.
Trelease absolutely captivated me with her writing. Her style is charming and brimming with imagery, and I was completely immersed in this story. I felt as though I was transported to 1789 Paris and could perfectly envision the opulence of Versailles and feel the struggles of the lower classes! The pacing, for me, is akin to that of a slow burn. However, it felt appropriate given the span of time of which the story traverses.
The magic system is really intriguing, weaving a dangerous thread throughout the tale, as the magic comes with a price! The magic also allows the story to take on two parts, as our main character lives a double life with its help.
Camille is a character I found myself rooting for. She has the weight of the world on her young shoulders, but she is determined not only to survive but to make a new life for her and her sister, Sophie. Her struggles help to shape her into the character that she is -- for better or for worse -- and I appreciated that. She didn't always make the best choices and I often wanted to reach through the pages to shake some sense into her, but I loved her regardless and wanted to see everything fall into place for her.
Overall, I absolutely recommend Enchantée! Fans of YA historical fantasy will love this debut! I will be eagerly anticipating reading more from Gita Trelease.
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
A book has never been so fitting of its title! Enchantée by Gita Trelease left me exactly that way -- enchanted!
This book is a fabulous mélange of magic, mystery, and romance across the backdrop of revolutionary era France. The story follows a young girl who has lost everything but is trying to come back stronger.
Trelease absolutely captivated me with her writing. Her style is charming and brimming with imagery, and I was completely immersed in this story. I felt as though I was transported to 1789 Paris and could perfectly envision the opulence of Versailles and feel the struggles of the lower classes! The pacing, for me, is akin to that of a slow burn. However, it felt appropriate given the span of time of which the story traverses.
The magic system is really intriguing, weaving a dangerous thread throughout the tale, as the magic comes with a price! The magic also allows the story to take on two parts, as our main character lives a double life with its help.
Camille is a character I found myself rooting for. She has the weight of the world on her young shoulders, but she is determined not only to survive but to make a new life for her and her sister, Sophie. Her struggles help to shape her into the character that she is -- for better or for worse -- and I appreciated that. She didn't always make the best choices and I often wanted to reach through the pages to shake some sense into her, but I loved her regardless and wanted to see everything fall into place for her.
Overall, I absolutely recommend Enchantée! Fans of YA historical fantasy will love this debut! I will be eagerly anticipating reading more from Gita Trelease.
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. Please note that it, in no way, had an effect on my opinion or review.