I struggled when I first started reading ENCHANTEE due to some outside/personal circumstances, but once I refocused on the book, I started flying. The French words and phrases that are interspersed throughout the book took me a while to get used to. As someone who is not familiar with the language it threw me a little, but I could typically figure out what was intended in the context of the rest of the sentence.

The author did a beautiful job of telling a historical fiction with magical realism. I especially enjoyed the unique magic system that Gita created. I'm not sure I've ever seen magic portrayed in such a way. The main character Camille has the ability to practice La Magie, the ability to transform things. She has been using this gift to help her family survive but the magic comes at a cost.

I wouldn't necessarily call it a "rags to riches story" but Camille and her family have been struggling since the loss of their parents. When the older brother turns his back on them, Camille is left to pick up the pieces and finds herself mixed up with some interesting characters and a dangerous game.

The ending of the book felt a little bit rushed, but overall I ended up liking the book. OH! I almost forgot to mention the scenery. The way that the author described the city made me feel like I was almost there myself. I found out when I finished that there is going to be a sequel but ENCHANTEE warps up nice enough that it can definitely be read as a standalone.

Enchantee is a breath of fresh air! Following two sisters during the beginnings of the French Revolution, Trelease weaves a tale of magic and survival.

I LOVED this book! The beginning was a little slower than I usually like in books, but the pace was necessary to introduce the reader to the complicated world of the French Court and the magic believed to have been lost.

I can't wait for the sequel. The characters are charming and realistic, the world is stunning and richly detailed, and the story is sweeping and immersive.

This book starts out strong. There's a unique magic system with three different types of magic, two sisters who are just trying to survive, and gambling.

I loved the relationship between Camille and Sophia, but Sophia was annoying and stupid sometimes. I know she was younger, but it was frustrating seeing some of the choices she made.

Unfortunately what started as an interesting story quickly became boring for me. There were too many historical events crammed into the book which detracted from Camille's story.

I have complicated feelings about this book. I relished quite a bit of it, yes. But other parts shrouded my enjoyment. Since I like to start with positives, let me start with what sparkled the most about it:

The story did not always take me to the places I thought it would, so it was like being stuck in a maze at a garden of Versailles. And I love the thrill of being lost in mazes, so...

There's something romantic about the lavish parts of its historical Parisian setting. I mean, I suppose I do LOVE late 1700's gilded gowns and powered wigs. Plus the authentic feel with use of the French language. I truly felt transported in time. (Even with there being the added touch of magic, it still held the essence of what I imagine late eighteenth century Paris felt like).

Camille and Sophie's sisterly relationship was great. So it hit me in the feels when their sibling bond was tested.

The main romance was often pretty adorable. Ya'll, I'm an unapologetic old fashioned gal who really appreciates a romance that doesn't show anything further than kissing. Though there were crass things splattered into the book, Lazare and Camille's romance was pretty darn chaste. *throws powdered wig in the air with joy*

Despite my likes, though, I'm afraid I wasn't completely enchanted by this tale.

Life at court was cringe-worthy. It was a place where morality could be thrown out the window, and no one really cared.

The fact that the riots (brief part of this tale) didn't seem to overly bother any of the characters? There was little sympathetic emotion at the mention of people being killed and heads being detached. *french crickets chirp*

The magic system was gruesome. While the effects were deceptively charming, the process was choking. Those who were magicians used sad emotions and blood to conjure their magic... True, the story does eventually show how this is wrong, but it made me uncomfortable. And I suppose this was one of the big reasons the glam and glitter never swept me away....

"Enchantée" by Gita Trelease is sure to be a hit with readers who enjoy a moody yet lively historical. But tie all of the above emotions together, and it results in my personal rating of this book being a rating of three and a half. I enjoyed much of it, but it also made me unsettled on multiple occasions.

*Thanks to to the publisher through Netgalley for a free complimentary e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.

DNF at 41%. I decided pretty quickly today that I likely won't come back to this one. There is genuinely nothing wrong with it, but I can't get into the story for the life of me. The magic seems really intriguing, to be honest; there's just no emotional investment for me right now. I'm very mildly curious to know what happens next or if things get better for the characters... but there's nothing compelling me to move forward and find out. The audio for this is quite good too - I like the narrator. I'm just never in the mood to pick this up, via audio or egalley.

Enchantée is everything I love about YA as a genre. It’s young people discovering things about themselves and chasing adventures and solving world-shattering problems and falling in love, but this time we’re smack dab in the tense moments before the French Revolution.

The story follows Camille, an orphaned French girl trying to provide for her sick younger sister and drunkard older brother after their parents pass away from smallpox. The kicker is, Camille can work La Magie, a form of magic that can transform ordinary things into extraordinary things. However, surviving on turning nails and metal scraps into money is not enough, and after her brother gambles away their savings, Camille takes drastic measures, transforming herself into a Baroness and cheating the Elite out of their money at Versailles.

The writing in this book is spectacular. I was pulled in right from the start, and felt like I was running around Paris right beside Camille and her friends. The author knows how to string words together in her own form of magic, crafting a world that was expertly executed and detailed to pair alongside history. Paris felt real and vivid, I could smell the ashes and fire of the burning city, feel the garden breeze at Versailles, and when the action was at its highest point, I found myself flipping through the pages too fast, wanting to see what happened next.

I found the plot to be perfectly paced. Albeit, maybe a little bit too much exposition; I would’ve liked to have Camille get to Versailles sooner, though I feel we would lose the establishment of the story’s romance if it had gone that way. The contrast of her regular life with her life at Versailles, and the gradual and scary merging of the two, felt like a tidal wave making its way towards the shore, building up the anticipation and growing until they crashed together in a whirlwind climax. You felt the terror and confusion along with Camille, wondering when and how all these lines started to blur together and how to detangle them again. It was one of those books that left me breathless by the end, where I just had to sit with it for a while and stare at the ceiling to process it all.

I also found myself attached to all of the characters (Except Alain, he got what he deserved, just saying). I loved Lazare, I found his hope and bright personality to be the uplifting force in this book, and I thought the author did a great job of balancing him and his conflicts as a bi-racial member of the Aristocratic French. His romance with Camille was just the right pace of slow burn for me, and I adored every second of it (And his gaggle of balloon flying comrades made me smile). Camille’s sister, Sophie, also had an arc that I loved, and I loved her being a crucial piece to the climax as a whole. Even the friends Camille makes at Versailles, Chandon and Auriele, had me hooked with their personalities.

The villain in this book is the kind that makes you squirm, and there were some moments where I was worried the author might take it a step too far into something problematic with the way he treats Camille. It never quite got there, but I do understand why a lot of reviews I’ve read cite this as a potential issue for some readers. He’s a gross man with too much power that he is never satisfied with. And those are often the kinds of villains who are scariest of all.

The only thing I’d say is after having sat with this for a few days, I feel that Camille herself was not as fleshed out as she could have been. Our protagonist felt a lot like a vessel that propelled the story forward more so than her own person. I felt for her and was invested in her story, but, I felt there wasn’t more to per personality than her despising her magic, fiercely loving her sister, and wanting to be a printer. But, thankfully we’ll be getting a sequel, so I’m hoping we’ll learn a lot more of her in the next installment.

Overall, Enchatée is fantastical, magical, intense, and unique. It’s Historical Fiction Fantasy at its finest and will definitely keep its place as one of the best books I’ve read this year.

Sophisticated, whimsical, and wonderfully lyrical.

Enchantée was a fresh change of pace for me. It’s been so long since I’ve let myself sink into a dreamy fantasy—I’m so glad I chose to with this book!

The writing in this novel was like a delicate and luscious poem. I always connect with beautifully descriptive prose and this book most definitely anchored itself in that.

The setting for this was splendid. A palace filled with magic, art, and fashion paired with the romanticism of Paris, France.

Whisk yourself off to a quaint little coffee shop with this book in hand and get swept away into the dazzling streets of Paris.

Actual rating: 2.5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for providing a free, digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Here’s the thing: this book has a great premise and I thought it was well-executed. I loved the mystery and intrigue, but I cannot say enough how much the pacing seriously made the book worse. I complained about it from the very beginning, and sadly, it carried through until the last 10 or so chapters of the book. In these last ten chapters, so much happened! The pacing was good, scene after scene of good action that carries the plot, but why oh why couldn’t it be that way the whole book? 😔 These last chapters were the reason I bumped my rating from 2 to 2.5 stars. But despite that I did like the major plot points, loved how the main character slid seamlessly (almost too easily?) into each world she had built for herself. I don’t quite see how a sequel will come from this book as I thought ending was good. Alas, we’ll see.

I definitely enjoyed all the characters (except the villain, obviously). I loved the sisterly relationship between Camille and Sophie, though I did think Camille wasn’t really fair to her younger sister a lot of times. Despite the hardships they have faced in life, they really come to their own and you know, now that I think about it, I wouldn’t mind too much if the next book had chapters from Sophie’s POV. I loved Camille’s friends when she went to Versailles. I loved Lazare and his internal struggle of wanting to be French for his father’s sake but also not wanting to wholly give up his Indian heritage, too. It’s a struggle I know too well, and while it sucked to read how others thought of Lazare as a biracial character, I know there’s a spark of truth to the the accusations and contempt toward Lazare. Of course I really despised Camille’s brother, Alain. I want to punch him in the face every time he’s on screen, and I’m glad Camille reacted to him the way she did. He deserved nothing more!

Trelease is great a writer. Next to loving Regency and Victorian England, France before the French Revolution is one of my favorite time periods. I just have this thing about aristocrats even though most of them sucked during this time period. I envisioned things perfectly and it was all thanks to Trelease and her ability to bring you to Paris and Paris to you!

Sadly, this won’t be a book I’ll buy to add to my own collection. If it the sequel releases, I might pick it up, but it’s just hard to imagine when the pacing of this one was incredibly slow and left me struggling to even finish the book.

When I first heard about a YA fantasy set during the French Revolution, about a girl who could turn metal into money, I hit the "Want to Read" button on Goodreads so fast you couldn't have spelled the word "Versailles" before I was done. And I'm so ridiculously pleased to say that I think this was even better than I was anticipating!

Enchantée surrounds Camille and her very real struggle to survive in poverty and support her younger sister while dealing with an abusive older brother. If it sounds intense, you'd definitely be right. I think the class struggles in this book are a key element that helps unite the past with the present, and it was hard and frustrating to read at times. But don't worry, we still get hot air balloon rides and magical ball gowns, so I'd say Enchantée has a very nice balance to it.

I'm just gonna dive right in and talk about the thing that I absolutely loved about this book that I'm STILL thinking about a week later and will likely be thinking about until we get the next precious book in this series: THE ROMANCE.

If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen me yelling about the romance in this book like a maniac. I'm not a person that usually enjoys romance *that* much, when it's done well I do get invested but it's rarely my favorite element of the book. Well, Enchantée is a rare exception, my friends.

Lazare, the love interest, is absolutely one of my new book boyfriends, THE THINGS THAT COME OUT OF HIS MOUTH Y'ALL. It just wasn't fair to my heart and that's all that I can say.

I definitely prefer romances that carry on sexual tension throughout the entire novel (if not the whole series, I love pain), where the characters refuse to admit they like each other even though they're obviously helplessly in love. While Enchantée has more than its fair share of tension (if you're a fan of the miscommunication trope, you definitely need this on your shelf), Lazare is very open about his feelings from the beginning and I STILL loved this romance more than words. That's a real achievement, you guys, I don't think I can say that about any other romance I've ever read.

Oh, and this definitely has one of the top three most swoon-worthy romantic scenes I've ever read in my LIFE. I actually melted into a puddle and was resurrected back to life. If this sounds like high praise from a romance critic, that's because it absolutely is and it means you guys NEED this in your lives!

But as much as I might like to scream about Lazare and Camille all day, there were a lot of other aspects to this book that I have to yell about too!
Enchantée is definitely an atmospheric fantasy, you could tell how much research the author did (I believe she has a PhD in British Literature, and you could absolutely see how those themes were present). The descriptions of this book were so beautiful, I honestly felt like I was breathing the streets of Paris as I turned the pages (which, I mean, 18th century Paris streets don't always smell great but you get the idea.

The magic system in this book is fairly simple and easy to understand, essentially Camille can transform the appearance of objects at will. As you read, you learn a lot more about her capabilities and the existence of magic within historical France. I thought the fact that this book doesn't have the strongest focus on magic helped highlight other aspects of the story - like the revolution and class struggles - that we don't usually see in other fantasies.

The incorporation of historical events in this book seriously impressed me. While Enchantée is set during the French Revolution, I think it's important to go in knowing this is not a story about overthrowing an oppressive power. The Revolution acts as more of a background for Camille's own adventures at Versailles, rather than the central focus of the story. Supposedly book 2 is actually going to be focused on the unfolding of the Revolution, which I think is super cool! But Enchantée really highlights the experience of someone on the sidelines of the Revolution, who is affected by what's happening but not directly involved. I felt like this was incredibly important to read, since most of us live on the sidelines of most political events that occur, reading and digesting what happens while feeling the reverberated effects of decisions made by others.

*whispers* If you like Hamilton, be sure to give this book a try! Certain beloved historical figures make an appearance and I thought it was the coolest thing!

Speaking of the sidelines, this book does have some diverse representation. Lazare is biracial (Indian and French), and there are two gay side characters (in a relationship with one another). I can't speak for the rep, but the author definitely does not shy away from a conversation about the struggles of being a PoC in such a heavily bigoted era, which I feel like we don't often see in historical fiction/fantasy.

I also adored Camille as a protagonist, usually I'm more passive towards main characters (as long as they don't outright annoy me), but Camille's boldness and willingness to "play dirty" was something I super appreciated and loved seeing. She always prioritizes her and her sister's safety above all else, even if it means she has to break the rules a bit. If you have a strong sibling relationship in your life or like reading about them, this is definitely a book for you!

However, while I loved just about everything to do with Enchantée, I did have some issues with the pacing. The first three-quarters of the book are fairly slow (a lot does happen, but it's most talking/partying), while all of the physical action is packed into the last quarter. To be fair, all the twists and turns that happened in that quarter left me absolutely breathless, but it would have been nice if the action had been more spread out and evenly developed.

Overall, Enchantée is one of the first books I've read in a long time that I genuinely never wanted to put down. Even when I was dead tired and could barely keep my eyes open, I desperately needed to keep flipping pages because it was just that good!

Paris and fantasy seem to be a popular combination lately and I've got to say, I'm here for it. In Enchantée, Camilla Durbonne has the weight of the world on her shoulders as she tries to keep her sickly sister and unstable brother from complete and utter poverty after the death of their parents. To do so, she's been using a simple magic known as la magie ordinaire to transform metal into money to get what they need. But the transformation is only temporary and as she reaches desperate measures, she resorts to a darker magic which allows her to physically transform herself into someone who can waltz into the court of Marie Antoinette to try her luck at gambling. And even as that plan works, it's not without a cost and it's clear that she can only keep up this charade for so long, especially when she meets a balloonist who makes her yearn for more. I think the best part of the book was the setting (Paris 1700s = yes!) and how the magical system worked. The fact that there's a cost to it raised the stakes and it showed how Camilla was willing to do whatever is took to protect her family. It's a quality I admired in her, especially when I wished I could reach into the book and give her siblings a hard shake. I do think that's where the story lacked though – in the relationships which are supposed to be a major driver for Camilla. The siblings felt a bit too one dimensional and didn't evoke any emotions from me. Likewise, the love story felt too instant and predictable. But I did constantly root for Camilla and I think the combination of liking the heroine, the setting and the magic still made the book enjoyable.

Do I recommend?: If you enjoy fantasy and Paris, I think it's worth giving it a shot. I did have fun reading the book but it wasn't one of the more memorable fantasy novels I've read so far this year.

I thought this book was written beautifully with fantastic character development. I honestly ended up liking it much more than I thought I would. There's also a fantastical element to it that I didn't know about before going into this but it was done so well. The romance wasn't cringe-worthy and you really feel as if you're being transported into this world. I highly recommend picking this up when it comes out.

This book was not what I was thinking it would be. Also, I know I'm supposed to be able to read the advanced copy and ignore what the typo and errors in the look of it are. Unfortunately, the proof that I was sent had just too many issues with it.

I am interested enough in the story to possibly still purchase it, but it was just too distracting to sink into the story with its current flaws.

As always, thank you for the opportunity to review and all thoughts were my own.

I didn’t think this book was bad, and at times I found it rather charming, but it is also rather forgettable. The tone also sometimes seemed much younger than YA sometimes, and that could be a bit jarring.

The premise sounded interesting because it sounds like a fantasy set during the French Revolution. However, this novelwas hard to get through. There were some scenes that made it uncomfortable for me to read. Also, the magic involved in Revolutionary France was co fusing. Still, I recommend this for anyone interested in fantasy and the French Revolution.

I couldn't get into this one, I tried more than once. I know many who liked this story so I'm definitely in the minority. This is a case of "It's not you, it's me."

This was a great book! I loved the dynamics between the characters, the build of learning about the magic and seeing what Camille would do to help her family and for herself. Plus the added historical characters and occurrences just makes the story all the much more compelling to read! I look forward to what Gita brings next!

Actual Rating: 2.5 stars

I really wanted to love this one! A revolutionary Paris with magic sounds fantastic. In the end, for me this was just okay, but I want to highlight some of the things I thought were done well, and some of the places that could have used improvement.

- I really liked the magic system! It was well thought out and felt fresh. I was left with a few questions near the end of the book, but in general I thought the idea of sorrow and pain fueling magic was an interesting one. HOWEVER this should probably come with a big trigger warning for self-harm (physically and emotionally) since it is integral to the magic system. I've seen this done before and don't have an issue with it per se, but I do think it walks a bit more of a line when the book is targeted at a teen audience.

- I also think this book paints a very powerful picture of addiction (to gambling and to magic), demonstrating the very real consequences of it without feeling preachy.

- The romance was a little lackluster. It felt like it developed more quickly than was warranted given the character interactions. Also there is no attention given to the damage that deception can do to a relationship.

- The villain felt kind of mustache-twirling and lacked complexity, although he was truly creepy at points. Then at the end we get some backstory that is supposed to humanize him, but I thought it was too little too late and the conclusion of his character arc was very unsatisfying given his role throughout the book.

- The pacing wasn't ideal. Parts of the book were very interesting and deftly painted a picture of the (all too real) disparity between the French court under Marie Antoinette and the starving citizens. At other times we got overly wordy passages describing Paris, portions where not much was happening, and a couple of scenes that felt disingenuous where the heroine waxes eloquent about hope. So some parts of the book were very good, other parts were fairly dull.

- The main character makes a LOT of very stupid decisions. Some of them seem reasonable for her as a character, but others didn't feel internally consistent. And her sister was SO dumb I could not handle it. Spoilers, so I won't elaborate.

So overall, this book had some definite potential, but was dragged down in other places. This is a debut novel, so I may try something from this author later in her career, but this just fell a bit flat for me. I received an advance review copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Originally posted on Forever Young Adult on 2019 February 13

BOOK REPORT for Enchantée by Gita Trelease

Cover Story: Big Face:Marie Antoinette Edition
BFF Charm: Yay
Swoonworthy Scale: 8
Talky Talk: Dark Magic
Bonus Factors: Paris, The French Revolution, Hot Air Balloons
Relationship Status: Je T'aime, Oh, Oui Je T'aime!

Cover Story: Big Face:Marie Antoinette Edition

There is a lot to love about this cover: the way the colors make the stripes on the French flag, the way the title treatment covers Camille’s face and plays on the theme of secret identities. While I’m historically anti-Big Face, I like that the face on this cover is clearly playing up the styles of the era, and doesn’t look like a CW actress that was slapped on a book cover. I can’t believe I’m typing this, but I think I love this Big Face book cover!

The Deal:

With her parents dead and her younger sister recovering from smallpox, and an older brother who shows up only to drunkenly steal what little money his sisters have to buy booze and pay his gambling debts, life hasn’t been great for Camille. Her family is hungry, and she’s using the little bit of la magie her mother taught her to turn bits of scrap metal into coins to buy basic necessities. But even her magic is starting to fail her, and when her brother steals her life savings, Camille must tap into a newer, darker magic deep within her to transform herself into the Baroness de la Fontaine. As the Baroness, Camille begins sneaking into the Palace of Versailles and using her magic to turn cards—just long enough to win the money she needs to pay the rent. But Versailles is a magical place, full of intoxicating people, and suddenly one month’s rent isn’t enough to make Camille stop spending her evenings there, and the lines between real and magic begin to blur.

In her real life, Camille befriends a group of aeronauts, including the mysterious and handsome Lazare, who opens her eyes to a new and different world, and she begins to feel hope for the future in ways she never had before. As she begins to lose control of her magic and expose her secrets, Camille must decide between her real life and the one she’s worked so hard to create for herself.

BFF Charm: Yay

Camille is the real deal, y’all! She’s fiercely protective of her younger sister Sophie, and willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means disguising herself and sneaking into the freaking Palace of Versailles! But as tough as Camille needed to be, she also allowed herself moments of vulnerability and normalcy. I was pleasantly surprised that Camille talked about how hard it was to stop gambling once she began going to Trianon every night to play cards—gambling addiction is a real and terrible thing, and not something I expected Trelease to touch on here. There was so much depth and complexity to Camille’s character, and she was a joy to read.

Swoonworthy Scale: 8

Oh man, talk about a ~hot~ air balloonist! Lazare was just my type: sexy, smart, and lanky. And from the moment he comes, literally, crashing into Camille’s life, I was totally smitten. But Lazare has a dark secret, and the way Trelease builds tension in their courtship will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end.

Talky Talk: Dark Magic

Trelease seamlessly blends historical fiction with fantasy, to create an alternative Paris that’s even more magical than the real thing. The writing is dark and mysterious without ever feeling overwrought, and the hint of revolution combined with a slow-burn romance had me turning pages well into the wee hours of the night.

Bonus Factor: Paris

Is there anything more swoony than a book set in Paris? If you’ve been to Paris, and especially to the Palace of Versailles, you’ll love reading about all the places you’ve seen. If you haven’t been to Paris, you’ll be planning a trip before you even finish the book!

Bonus Factor: The French Revolution

One of my favorite historical subjects, the French Revolution lends a delightful sense of unease to Enchantee, and the book even features the occasional cameo by Marie Antoinette. It’s riveting to watch the drama at Versailles unfold as the mobs get angrier.

Bonus Factor: Hot Air Balloons

Okay, honestly? I would never in a million years ride around in a hot air balloon, and I think people who do are total maniacs. But I went to a hot air balloon festival once and have been in love with them ever since—at least, from a safe and respectful distance. They’re so whimsical and magical, but also majestic and striking. I can’t imagine what it must have been like to see one, or ride in one, 230 years ago.

Relationship Status: Je T'aime, Oh, Oui Je T'aime!

Book, I’m ready to learn French, jump on a plane, and meet you on the Seine for a romantic evening of champagne et macarons. We can eat baguettes and wear berets and doing other stereotypically French things in this montage, because then people will know that we are in love! Book, are you the Amelie soundtrack? Because you struck all the right notes for me.

This book was awesome! I loved the magic and the writing it was so beautiful. The imagery it evoked made the story that much better. Camille was a well fleshed out character her story line is seriously fascinating. Seeing the ins and outs of the court during the Revolution was so cool. I loved the love story. I just honestly over all really enjoyed this book.

As a reviewer who reads so much YA fantasy, I find that it's rare to come across a plot that is as unique and fresh as Enchantée. The setting alone is a rarity, but when you add in the aristocratic players such as Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, coupled with la magie and Camille's responsibility to her family, it's easy to see that Gita Trelease has crafted a genuinely original and creative story here.

Camille is unique in her own rights, too; she's got a level head on her shoulders because she's been forced to grow up so fast, but she wears her responsibilities sensibly and with a quiet acceptance. Rather than railing against her circumstances or trying to find an escape, she's committed every ounce of her being to protecting her younger sister and keeping them safe and sheltered. She's an easy protagonist to like, and she feels authentic; despite her commitment to her sister, she still allows herself to dwell occasionally on how hard her life is or how much she wishes certain things would change.

I was also immediately impressed by the quality of writing in this story. Gita Trelease is a total natural and she paints beautiful scenery. Her storytelling is lush and imaginative, with rich details. Unfortunately, it was almost too richly detailed at times, and that's where my struggles with this book began.

Despite all of the positives I mentioned above, the problem I had with Enchantée is that this book is simply too long. It had potential to be a quick-moving, well-paced plot full of action and intrigue and the occasional suspenseful thrill, but instead, so much time was spent focusing on the opulence around Camille that, while it paints a pretty picture, it's hard to stay very invested in the goings-on.

While Enchantée wasn't a perfect score for me, I honestly believe it's a 'me, not you' situation, because this book has massive potential to be so many people's favorite release of the year, and I mean that with every fiber of my being. I actually fully intend to reread this at a later date (when I'm not struggling with the final vestiges of a reading slump), because I think, had I been able to move past the slow pacing, this would've been an easy winning title for me. I highly recommend anyone who enjoys historical fantasy to check this story out, because I believe it's going to be a massively successful release, and I can't wait to watch Gita Trelease blow us all away.