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Enchantée by Gita Trelease
4.0
I received an eARC of Enchantée for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
As a historical fiction obsessed reader who is keen to read more YA and Fantasy, Enchantée immediately appealed to me. And, with scenes of Paris and Versailles, magic, and a handsome balloonist, I can confirm that it is a truly enchanting read.
17-year-old Camille is orphaned alongside her sickly younger sister and her drunken older brother, meaning she’s essentially responsible for keeping a roof over their head and food on the table. She uses little bits of magic to help her get by, but stays away from the really powerful dark magic. Until her brothers debts get out of control and she has no other choice but to turn to dark magic. Camille gets so wrapped up in the aristocratic worlds of Paris and Versailles that she begins to lose sight of who she really is, and what she can achieve without magic.
It feels a bit cliche to call a book about magic magical, but that is exactly what Enchantée is, and it's not just because of the magic. It's the descriptions of Paris and the revolution; the excitement of a hot air balloon ride; the mystery surrounding the characters; and the glitz and the glamour of the French aristocracy that make this a truly magical read.
The book is a bit slow to start, but eventually becomes addicting, so don’t give up if it doesn’t grab your attention right away. This is a fun read that will immediately transport you to the world of 18th century Paris.
As a historical fiction obsessed reader who is keen to read more YA and Fantasy, Enchantée immediately appealed to me. And, with scenes of Paris and Versailles, magic, and a handsome balloonist, I can confirm that it is a truly enchanting read.
17-year-old Camille is orphaned alongside her sickly younger sister and her drunken older brother, meaning she’s essentially responsible for keeping a roof over their head and food on the table. She uses little bits of magic to help her get by, but stays away from the really powerful dark magic. Until her brothers debts get out of control and she has no other choice but to turn to dark magic. Camille gets so wrapped up in the aristocratic worlds of Paris and Versailles that she begins to lose sight of who she really is, and what she can achieve without magic.
It feels a bit cliche to call a book about magic magical, but that is exactly what Enchantée is, and it's not just because of the magic. It's the descriptions of Paris and the revolution; the excitement of a hot air balloon ride; the mystery surrounding the characters; and the glitz and the glamour of the French aristocracy that make this a truly magical read.
The book is a bit slow to start, but eventually becomes addicting, so don’t give up if it doesn’t grab your attention right away. This is a fun read that will immediately transport you to the world of 18th century Paris.