4.5 stars! I absolutely loved this! Set in Paris during the start of the French Revolution, there is an element of magic that brings this world to life. The magic system was so interesting and beautifully written. There is a strong sibling relationship that is wonderful and the love interest had me swooning all over the place. There were twists that kept me turning the pages. I do wish there were a bit more of the Revolution happening, but I appreciated the nod to Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette. Marie Antoinette was also a character in here, I wish there had been more of her. But it was clever and interesting and I just loved it!

"Love. Magic. Revolution... Gita Trelease’s debut fantasy about an orphaned girl who uses dark magic to save her sister and herself from ruin is a “must-have” (School Library Journal, starred review)!

Paris is a labyrinth of twisted streets filled with beggars and thieves, revolutionaries and magicians. Camille Durbonne is one of them. She wishes she weren’t...

When smallpox kills her parents, Camille must find a way to provide for her younger sister while managing her volatile brother. Relying on magic, Camille painstakingly transforms scraps of metal into money to buy food and medicine they need. But when the coins won’t hold their shape and her brother disappears with the family’s savings, Camille pursues a richer, more dangerous mark: the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Using dark magic forbidden by her mother, Camille transforms herself into a baroness and is swept up into life at the Palace of Versailles, where aristocrats both fear and hunger for magic. As she struggles to reconcile her resentment of the rich with the allure of glamour and excess, Camille meets a handsome young inventor, and begins to believe that love and liberty may both be possible.

But magic has its costs, and soon Camille loses control of her secrets. And when revolution erupts, Camille must choose - love or loyalty, democracy or aristocracy, reality of magic - before Paris burns."

Can we designate this week as magical France week with these new releases?

It's beautiful written. All the details was really good! I can't wait to touch the REAL book. Aaaahhh! Totally recommend it!

The title says it all about this book. An enchanting story about a girl with magic trying to support her sister in a world where few have magic and it must be kept secret. Who can she trust though when her older brother fails her in every way? Can she trust the boy with the balloon? The boy who invites her to play cards? Or should she trust the boy who gives her a warning about fate?

It will all come down to a duel..

The world is changing. The people are not happy with aristocrats or the fact that Marie Antoinette sits on the throne. La Magie and its magicians were destroyed, or so the king thought...

All magic has a cost and in the end, what's a little bloodshed and sorrow if all your dreams can come true?

This book was a wonderful read and it was nice seeing a different perspective of France when the revolution is in sight. The main character must find herself before she can save anyone else and she makes mistakes in a world where mistakes can cost her her life.

*I was gifted an advanced copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. *
One of the best things about starting this site has been the world of New authors it has opened up for me. The ARCs that I receive have compelled me to open my mind, and I have loved quite a few of those that I might otherwise never have read!
Enchentée was definitely one that I will be buying a copy to add to the "must read" shelf.
This book of Young Adult Magic Realism, set in Marie Antoinette's happier Paris, in the months leading up to the storming of the Bastille, we follow orphaned girls Camille and Sophie as they try to survive a meager existence without being dragged down by their ne'er-do-well brother, Alain. They have one advantage that was never mentioned in Les Miserable--Camille can work magic.
Camille then takes it on herself to ensure that she and Sophie will never have to fear for their lives or struggle for food; she begins a double life turning the luck in her favor at Marie Antoinette's gambling tables. But wrinkles appear for her when her shiny, gambling, regular at Versailles life intersects with her barely off the street with food to eat home life.
The title of this books sums it up- I was enchanted from the very beginning. The cross section of ancient magic with true historical times, places, and people was addictive, while watching Camille struggle with loving aspects of both - very different and contrary - lives gave an even more human element.

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The Book
I really was tickled pink (which, for the record is my favorite color and therefore even more of a compliment) by this book beginning to end. Was engaged from the get-go and swept up in the magic!
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The Writing
Phenomenal. Never found myself bored or with my attention wandering. Camille's character was given great depth, and as unrealistic as it was, I found myself sympathetic to her plight.
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Readability
I read this within 24 hours. It was the only thing I wanted to be doing until I reached the last word.
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What a brilliant book! I afored the writing style and the overall prose of the novel! The love between sisters is ever present and believable!

I thought this was quite good! It took a relatively light spin on pre/early Revolution Paris and Versailles that kept things quick and interesting but was also heavy enough to have heart. The magic system was unique and added a lot to the story without overshadowing the characters and the historical aspects. Overall, I'm impressed by this debut!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I was really excited to get a copy of this book because the cover is stunning and the description immediately hooked me. I loved the characters and how the magic of story was explained to the reader at the same time the main character, Camille. The biggest problem I had with the novel was that there were times when I could easily put the book down because the plot was dragging in some sections. Overall. the book didn't hook me as well as the description did but the setting and the characters saved this book many times I felt myself being pulled away. I loved the relationship between Camille and Sophie, Chandon, Rosier, and Lazare and those relationships often kept me pushing forward when I felt the plot started to drag.

Overall, this book is between and 3.5 to 4 star book for me.

So, this novel is in a way a Cinderella - type plotline. Our main character, Camille, after losing her parents her family struggles to keep up with money, due to their brothers gambling problems. Camille has magic, the ability to change things to something else - so she uses a magical gown and her abilities to pose as a new identity, and go into the city and gamble and get money. There, she finds herself involved in danger. And then there's an absolutely adorable romance.

What I liked about this book - was mostly the beginning of the novel. The way the first part of the book was written, I felt I was watching a magical Studio Ghibli movie, and I adored it (especially a scene in the beginning with the hot air balloon). I loved the writing, Camille, and I loved Lazare - the love interest. Everything about the first half of this book was amazing. And then, maybe once I hit the 50% - the book took a new turn and it felt like almost an alternate story. I didn't realize this until I had finished and had time to think over everything that happened. But more on that in a bit. I really liked the magic system, the setting of the Palace of Versailles, and Camille's double life. It was fun to see the two worlds, the two sides, and I was so zoned into the story, wanting Camille to succeed. And I wanted her and Lazare to be together so bad, I shipped the HECK out of them. 

As for the rest of the plot-line, I feel as if most of the setting went right over my head. I'm not really familiar with the French Revolution, and so to me, the background setting felt very disconnected to what was happening with the author's fantasy storyline. I feel like my lack of knowledge probably didn't help - but I felt a very strong disconnect between the plot and the setting. Especially at the end where things were happening very fast and alongside the climax and I just, didn't understand.

In regards to the villain of the story - I also felt a big disconnect. This villain was a bit odd, and creepy, but I felt like everything about them being the villain felt off to me, and very very rushed at the end. Everything about the climax at the end happened way too quickly, and the resolution all just felt too quick as well. I am torn between having enjoyed what happened, as well as not. The whole end of the book just confused the heck out of me and I probably could use a re-read to really understand what happened. 

And again, I loved most of this book and the way it felt while reading it. It was beautiful, magical, and I had trouble putting the book down, even through the last half of the book where things got confusing and rushed. I still wanted to finish to the end, still wanted to find out if everything was going to be resolved and if my ship was going to sail. The end of the book, which brought everything full circle with Lazare, was also one of my favorite parts. 

I do recommend this if you like historical fiction fantasy. I may have been a little confused - but that is probably part of my own lack of knowledge. I think this is still going to be a favorite book of 2019, and I will be out there on twitter suggesting this read for sure. As for representation - Lazare is bi-racial, half Indian I believe, and there is a supporting LGBT+ couple (side characters, but integral to the plot). This book comes out on February 5th, so keep an eye out for this magical journey.

Are any of us ever going to turn down magical 1789 Paris? Right, didn't think so. Good news is, you don't have to! This definitely delivers on magic, Paris, and 1789! You know, in case you super like smallpox, even crappier patriarchies than now, and peeing in buckets or whatever. Onward to the stuff I liked and didn't!

The Things I Liked:

•Again, I return to the setting, for 1789 Paris is fabulous. I feel it must be reiterated that I mean to read about and decidedly not to live in, for I like my head attached to my body and also, plumbing. But if I had a time machine I'd pop in for a hot second. The author did a great job of making the setting feel authentic- between the clothing, the conditions the sisters faced with the lack of reputable male kin, the classism, it was on point. Add to it the tense vibe of a city on the brink, and yep, nailed it.

•Camille was a character I absolutely rooted for from the start. Look, obviously she was getting the sympathy vote to begin with. Our girl's parents are dead, her brother is a creep of the highest order, and she just wants her sister and herself to be able to get by, which doesn't seem like much to ask. She's stubborn and incredibly strong-willed, but that also translates into her working hard to get what she wants. Also I adored the romance and devoured every last scene with Camille and Lazare. The sisterly bond was also one worth noting, it was great to see the way their relationship changed and grew.

•The magic system was enjoyable! I have said before that magic is hit-or-miss with me, but this one was a hit. I loved that the magic cost something every time it was used because honestly doesn't that seem like how it would work? And it was hard work! It wasn't just a flick of a wrist or whatever, it took a lot of dedication, which I also appreciated. Plus, it turns into quite a thought-provoking question: If the magic would cost you so much, would you still do it?

•I just plain enjoyed the story. Sometimes that's enough!

The Things I Didn't:

•It was a bit long, maybe longer than necessary? At times it felt like it was taking too long, which I found unfortunate, because I wanted to be immersed in this world. But I did find it lagging from time to time.

Bottom Line: 1789 Magical Paris! Go for the sisterly bond, the awesome slow-burn romance, the enchantment of magic and nobility. Leave before the guillotine gets you.

I adored this book! It's like a dystopian Cinderella meets the eve of the French Revolution! I loved everything about this book! There is almost nothing I would change. The author writes in such a realistic and detailed manner that I felt like I was living amongst the pages of her world! I also have not read much historical fiction just prior to the dawn of the French Revolution and found myself researching details, like "Did Marie Antionette have pet sheep?" The answer is yes if you were curious! From the sorrow and anguish of the hungry who have no hope to the absurd and overindulging parties in the halls of Versailles, I felt that both extremes were explored and written about in ways that brought tears to my eyes! Most books really only present one side or the other, but both sides through a single character is a rather remarkable feat!

The basic premise of the story is that very few people can work magic. It requires very steep prices to use it and most are not willing to pay the price. However, for two sisters who recently lost their parents and with the rising prices of bread and dwindling job opportunities, the older decides that no price is too steep to keep her sister fed and housed. With magic that is fed by blood and sorrow, she steps into the halls of the palace to con the nobles out of their riches. She has until morning when the magic stops fueling her illusions. The magic demands more and more, but won't let her stop! I don't want to give too much away, but you should absolutely read it!

I would recommend this book for those who love fairy tale retellings, historical fiction, or fantasy! I love all three, so it was perfect for me. I would recommend it for older teens and up because there are a few dark scenes in the book.

I also want to include a few trigger warnings. There is an abusive, alcoholic older brother of the two sisters that is often present early in the book and is one of the reasons the girls need money to move somewhere safer. The threat of him lurks even though we don't see him again until the last few chapters of the book. There is also an emotionally manipulative nobleman who basically blackmails people into doing terrible things.

Set at the brink of the French Revolution, Enchantee takes readers into the world of aristocratic Paris as Camille, recently broke by the death of her parents and her alcoholic brother’s gambling debts, makes her way into the palace of Versailles’s inner social circle to survive. Camille is one of few remaining French with noble blood who maintain the ability to perform la magie, which lets her turn nails into coins to buy a day’s bread…and disguise herself as a countess, cheat at cards, an make a living off of a life of deception in Versailles’s Hall of Mirrors. Camille’s conscience starts to be weighed down as she learns that not all of the nobles are as greedy and heartless as her revolutionary father once led her to believe. She’s also caught the eye of Lazare, a young hot air balloonist, and as her affections for Lazare grow, so does her inner turmoil at being caught in between two worlds.

This book offers a vivid portrait of France’s social scene as it careened toward revolution, as well as the nuances that dismantle the stereotypes of haughty nobles and peasants out for blood. Although the characters are somewhat flat and discussion of the revolution is heavy-handed at times, Trelease helps readers understand the era’s social scene. She also offers vivid descriptions of the palace at Versailles, and the (often ridiculous) people and fashions that could be found there. Cameos by revolutionary superheroes like Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayette are sure to delight history buffs. The author includes an extensive historical note to help paint the setting.

The book struggles with pacing; it gets off to a slow start, and the fantasy element at the plot’s center is barely present until about a quarter of the way through the book. The characters could also use more fleshing out. Overall, however, Enchantee is both an engaging historical read and a surprisingly sweet love story. Readers tired of the graphic descriptions, promiscuous behavior, and cattiness found in many YA titles today are in for a refreshing, clean-cut treat.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book. I loved this book! The setting, writing, and plot are beautiful and enjoyable. I will be purchasing this book for the library.

Absolutely loved and enjoyed reading this from the first page until the very last one. Detailed review will come very soon since currently I am experiencing so many feelings at one due this gorgeously written book!

This book was such an incredible read for me, and I hate that I had to put it off uploading this review for a few days! I just could not wait to tell you guys about how awesome and page turning this story was.

In this historical Paris during the French Revolution, there are three different types of magic, all of which plays on blood and sorrow. The three are:

⤀ Magie Ordinaire- basic change of things
⤀ Glamoire- changing how one looks
⤀ Magie Bibelot- giving objects life

Camille was a great main character (mc) all because she was everything imperfect. That's what makes her the perfect mc. I liked that Camille would do just about anything to take care of her sister. I love good sibling stories that are written well. But that's besides the point right now. Camille would do anything, and, in face, she does.

One of the magics listed above changes both Camille and her sister, Sophie's life.

The relationship between Camille and Sophie was top notch, too! I mentioned sibling stories are good, right?

Alain, our mc's brother, was a total b*****d. He was very much capable of providing for his poverty-ridden sisters, but he's the slime beneath the filth that coated the Paris streets during the Revolution. He let alcohol and the thrill of gambling get in the way of protecting his family. Some sleazeball he is.

Our villain, I won't say who, is disgusting. He's worse than the slime beneath the filth that coated the Paris streets during the Revolution. He's the rot forming in Versailles due to lack of magic.

Lazare. OH, Lazare. My heart balloons for you. Pun intended, lol! He is the hero I have been wanting for so long! He's biracial, he's uses who he is for good things despite it being frowned upon with those he hangs out with (not that they knew.) All I know is, Trelease says that may be a sequel, and I am praying Lazare makes an appearance.

The romance between Camille and Lazare is to die for! And this was my one of two problems with the story that I had: I felt like there could have been more Camille+Lazare action going on. I get how Trelease wrote the story, that the romance was in the background, but I love Lazare so much, and thought they were a cute couple. I NEED more.

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One of my favorite scenes in this whole book is when Lazare explains how he feels about the pure bred French never accepting him for not being fully French. I'm not biracial, but I appreciate the representation so much, and I know others who are biracial will as well, if not more than I do.

But the best part? It's the fact that despite the I was on the edge of my seat every time I read this book, there was this continuous tension in every other scene.

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My other issue with this book was the way it ended. I thought it was a tad too fast for my liking, and I thought the villain's motive-when revealed-was forced. As I look back on it, I can see how his motive could be proven, but I just get this feeling like there was this second thought when ending the book. Like, lets make this character a tad relatable; he needs a little good in him; that's what makes a great villain. And honestly, though Trelease probably didn't think this, that's what I took from "the motive revealed" scene. I liked the villain the way he was before the end.

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I will say I was nervous about reading this book. Mainly because I love historical fiction and fantasy. Separately. I never thought they'd be together. But here we are. And Trelease did a smashing job!

Enchantee is written well, the magic system is original and well thought out. I like the research and the thought put into the story, Trelease clearly knew what she was doing, which led to an A+ read.

The research was obviously thorough because she seemed rather knowledgeable when it came to economics, issues regarding women and race, especially during this time period.

As someone who has dealt with poverty and women's issues, I'm beyond grateful for this representation.

I thought she handled the triggers listed below beautifully and carefully.

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I say, give this book a try, especially if you're into history AND fantasy. Enchantee was an excellent read, and I, for one, will be hunting for it on book store shelves next month. (I know if I preorder now, it won't be shipped out and delivered on release day.)

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Content and Trigger Warnings
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⤀name calling such as whore and slut
⤀physical, emotional, and verbal abuse
⤀illness and loss of loved ones
⤀alcoholism and gambling addiction
⤀blood

When smallpox kills her parents, Camille Durbonne must find a way to provide for her frail, naive sister while managing her volatile brother. Relying on petty magic—la magie ordinaire—Camille painstakingly transforms scraps of metal into money to buy the food and medicine they need. But when the coins won’t hold their shape and her brother disappears with the family’s savings, Camille must pursue a richer, more dangerous mark: the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. With dark magic forbidden by her mother, Camille transforms herself into the ‘Baroness de la Fontaine’ and is swept up into life at the Palace of Versailles, where aristocrats both fear and hunger for la magie. There, she gambles at cards, desperate to have enough to keep herself and her sister safe. Yet the longer she stays at court, the more difficult it becomes to reconcile her resentment of the nobles with the enchantments of Versailles. And when she returns to Paris, Camille meets a handsome young balloonist—who dares her to hope that love and liberty may both be possible. But la magie has its costs. And when Camille loses control of her secrets, the game she's playing turns deadly. Then revolution erupts, and she must choose—love or loyalty, democracy or aristocracy, freedom or magic—before Paris burns.

Enchantée by Gita Trelease is a brilliantly captivating new YA historical fantasy novel. Once I got started I didn't want to put it down. The complex world of Revolutionary France that Trelease has created in this novel is atmospheric and thrilling. I practically felt like I was right there in Paris alongside Camille - the city practically becomes its own character. On that note, Camille has easily become one of my favorite new characters. She's willing to do just about anything to protect her younger sister from the crushing poverty all around them and I can totally get behind that. Camille is also quite flawed, but it is remarkable to watch her struggle to deal with the consequences of her magic and ambition. It was also intriguing to track her addiction to magic and how that related to her own identity. As great of a character as Camille is, Lazare is easily my favorite character in the entire novel. He has fantastic chemistry with Camille, and he even has a hot air balloon! As for the magic system, it's quite unique yet simple and I loved seeing the transformations and illusions. It's easy to see how it could all be so addictive. Finally, this easily could have been a five star read for me, but the formatting of the ARC pulled me out of the story. There were several lines on every page where all of the words ran together. Unfortunately that got pretty old quick, but not enough to completely put me off of such a fantastic story.

Overall, Enchantée is a great YA debut with a glamorous setting, fascinatingly flawed characters, and a cool magic system. Gita Trelease's writing style is absolutely beautiful and she had me hanging on her every world. I loved how she integrates real life history of the early days of the French Revolution into Camille's story. Plus, I have to admit that I was quite pleased with myself for recognizing all of the French words and phrases peppered throughout the story. If you're a fan of Caraval by Stephanie Garber and Les Misérables, I have a feeling you'll love this new release. I can't wait to read more from Gita Trelease in the future. Merci, NetGalley! C'était merveilleux!

This is a slow burn book. Unlike most modern fantasy, this book doesn't rush into things. It took its time building the characters, plot, historical setting x etc. Personally, I'd have preferred a quicker paced book. I kept putting this one down in favor of other reads. It wasn't until the final 20% that things picked up pace as everything wrapped up. Then I finished it uninterrupted.

The story is set on the eve of the French revolution. Most fantasy books like that would throw the heroine right in middle of the action - personally beheading the queen and leading the mob into the Bastille. But the affects of the revolution were barely felt here. The MC wasn't a rebel, she was actually pretending to be an aristocrat in order to part that very class from their money, in favor of her own empty purse. That's where her glamour magic came in handy.

I actually liked the aristocrat friends Camille made. They each had their secrets and quirks, and they felt like real people. Not like a bunch of lazy arrogant rich kids. And they were good friends too, for the most part.

The setting and prose were beautifully written. It really did have a French feel, what with all the (easily understood) French words sprinkled throughout. I could almost picture what Versailles looked like at the time. Still, while the slow pacing was great for setting up the right atmosphere, it also made it hard to keep my attention. It was an OK book, but I wasn't crazy about it. I recommend it to anyone who loves historical fantasy, and would appreciate the time and thought that clearly went into this work.

I received a copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Enchantee had all the buzzwords for me, "France", "historical fantasy", and "secrets". In the end, those buzzwords weren't enough for me. Camille's desperation and need to stay afloat was understandable and her relationship with her siblings was complicated. While this should have been a thrilling story of revolution and betrayal, I found that I was just bored for the majority of it. Outside of Camille, all of the characters were one-dimensional and I could only read about a game of cards before my eyes started to cross.

"There [are] three types of magic. Magie ordinaire, for changing things. Glamoire, for changing oneself. And magie bibelot, for imbuing objects with magic, making them sentient.”
Camille is a poor girl in Paris on the cusp of the French Revolution. But she is no ordinary girl. Camille has magic, a talent she uses to provide food for herself and her family. But when la magie ordinaire will no longer suffice, Camille must turn to Versailles, and to the dark magic of Glamoire.
My initial reaction to this book’s summary was that of ecstasy. Dark magic meets the French Revolution? Count me in! I was so prepared for court intrigue mixed with dark secrets and Camille’s unique charm. What I got was not that.
The book starts by telling you that magic is dangerous. After all, this magic feeds on sorrow and pain. But it doesn’t really go through with this danger. Though some magical objects are portrayed as dark, there is never a follow through for it. I though this would have been a thrilling story where our main character has to use forbidden magic to survive, gets caught up in it, and has to tear herself away (with sacrifice). And while Enchantee, in some regards, fulfills this description, it also falls short of the “thrilling part”. It is lukewarm when I wanted piping hot.
Most stories set during the French Revolution revolve around it, with Marie Antoinette and the rebellion featuring prominently. Not so here. This book is set just on the cusp of the Revolution. While France is indeed preparing to behead its king and unseat its nobles, Enchantee isn’t too concerned with that. Camille is a poor girl who is sneaking into Versailles and making friends with nobles! The fact that the lower class hate the nobility just doesn’t matter. I feel that saying this book is set during the French Revolution is misleading, because while there are complaints from lower class and the storming of the Bastille is mentioned (very briefly), the book ends before any real revolt happens. All of Camille’s upper class friends are safe in their ivory towers.
Enchantee starts the “girl stuck in the middle of two worlds” cliché very well, but by the middle of the book this is no longer an issue and Camille is free to live in both worlds. She has her cake and she eats it too (insert French Revolution pun here).
Throughout the novel, I kept on watching her sister and hoping that it wouldn’t lead to where it went. And there was a second when I thought it would avoid going there, but it happened anyway. Simply put, I didn’t want to see a strained relationship between Camille and her sister over Camille’s fabulous Versailles life. Yet it happened.
The ending was true to the rest of the book. That is, lukewarm. Our unclear villain reveals himself and everyone is thrown for a few seconds. And then it ends. I’m not sure if this is intended to be a series or a stand-alone, but now that I know these characters, I would like what I came here for. A thrilling novel about magic during the French Revolution, and one girl who dances the line of pauper and princess in the mixt of it all. If that is what Trelease promises, I will be thrilled to read it. If not, I feel no discomfort in leaving these folk to their happy (but ultimately tragic) fate.

Enchantée was a beautiful, historical masterpiece. The setting, plot, and characters were all so magical and well developed. I was in love with Camille and her story from the moment I opened the book.

I think opening the novel on someone else having interacted with Camille and her magie was brilliant. I knew nothing of the magic system or Camille but I needed to know after the apprentice reacts to her fake coins. How does one make fake coins? Why was she making them in the first place? Is magic unique or commonplace? All of these questions made me need to read on and I couldn't put it down.

The wonderful world of Paris in the 1700s swept me up in an instant. Although most of Paris is starving, I can see the magic and wonder of the place the way Camille does. We get little glimpses into what Paris was to her and her family when her parents were alive and what it means to her now. We get to follow her on her journey to a better life, and a better version of her along the way. Not to mention the real-life events that happening against the backdrop of Camille's story.

The characterization in this one is exquisite. Each character seems to leap off the page and I could feel the sorrow or desperation behind people's decisions. There are a delightful boy and a balloon, an impossible home situation, and the glinting, magical palace of Versailles. But before Camille knows what's happening, she's swept up into a dangerous world full of traps and games. Will she win and leave unscathed? Or will Versailles and la magie take everything from her?

I could on about this book for hours. Pick it up and get swept up into this magical view of Paris.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Flatiron Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*