I had really high expectations for this book ever since I first heard that it drew inspiration from Les Misérables. Les Mis is my favorite musical and I adore the story so much. This met those expectations and fully overpassed them.

This is one of the best books I have ever read and I cannot wait for the rest of the trilogy.

Nina is a character that you can't help but root for. We watch her grow up throughout the course of the story. She is hardened by the events in her life and what is happening in Paris. What drives her though is her love for others, especially her sisters. This driving force along with her cunningness, her strong will, and need for vengeance; lead her in her quest. I loved seeing the elements from Les Misérables used in this story in such new ways.

It was interesting to see the different Guilds in the Court of Miracles and the laws that guide them. I really enjoyed the different ways they played in the story. The criminal network works together in a way that is quite unexpected at times. Then we get a look at the student rebellion that is a vital part of this revolution. They all work into Nina's plans in a very satisfying way. Also, the nobility, which is both cold-hearted and compassionate, depending on who we are focusing on. All make up a story that is both entertaining and fully engrossing. What a world Kester Grant has created! I highly recommend picking this one up.

*Thank you so much to Kester Grant and the publisher for my advanced reader's copy of the book.*

First off, I love the rewrite of Les Mis because I think we can all agree that Eponine deserved better. And she got that new ending in this story and not only did it make me jump for joy, but it made me love this book more.

We enter France after the first revolution has failed Eponine (Nina) must go to the Court of Miracles and pledge her allegiance to the Guild of Thieves in order to survive. Her sister has been taken by the Tiger and gave Nina the chance to get away. She's one of the best thieves in the Guild and while she is surviving, she also is plotting her revenge. Years later, she adopts a young Cosette and cares for her. When the Tiger realizes Cosette's beauty though, Nina does everything she can to take him down.

First off, adopted sisters are something I don't see often and I loved it. Second, historical fiction of the French Revolution is exactly what I needed. From start to finish Nina not only proves she's a tough cookie and a survivor, but that she has maintained a somewhat good heart through her trauma. We love morally grey characters.

I didn't have any complaints about this book. I thought it was a great "rewrite" and having this secret criminal society working in the underground of Paris was so exciting to read. So, if you like historical fiction, books set in Paris, morally grey characters, thrilling adventure, and a top notch revenge story - you've found your next favorite read!

5 stars!

This was a retelling of Les Miserables, and although I have not yet read the book (it's on my TBR for this year), my knowledge of the story comes from the musical, which I have always loved, both the music and the story. So this book had a lot to live up to, and for me it was a hit. I heard comparisons between it and Six of Crows (which I also loved), and I have to admit that I could see the comparison--the worlds of each had a similar feel to me. In spite of the fact that this was a retelling, the story felt fresh to me and I really started connecting to the characters. I loved the relationship between Nina (Eponine) and Ettie (Cosette) as true sisters, even when Ettie became angry with Nina at one point. The love they had for each other was beautifully written. I loved how the author incorporated the student revolutionaries and the obsession Javert had for Valjean. While Javert was definitely the bloodhound obsessive of the musical, the reason behind the obsession that the author chose to use made me laugh.

I believe this is the author's first novel and this is definitely a winner. While there were a few minor editing errors, they did not detract from the book at all. I am happy to see this will be part of a series and I look forward to future novels in this world!

Thanks to #KesterGrant, #NetGalley, and #RandomHouseChildrens for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A nice solid read!!! I wanted something different to read because I’ve been in a reading slump and A Court of Miracles actually surprised me.

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Court of Miracles." Ms. Grant has done a masterful job at re-imagining Les Misérables with more in-depth focus on the Wretched and the criminal underworld. If you are familiar with Les Misérables, then you will recognize the major characters in Ms. Grant’s reinterpretation, but their roles or aspects of their characters might be different, sometimes rather significantly. For example, Inspector Javert is a woman in this story. The criminal underworld is ruled by nine guilds -- for example, the Guild of Thieves, the Guild of Assassins, the Guild of Beggars -- that make up the Miracle Court, which has a very strict set of laws that are stringently enforced. Ms. Grant introduces the Guilds and the Laws of the Miracle Court at the onset.

While Les Misérables focuses primarily on the pursuit of Jean Valjean by Inspector Javert, Valjean plays more of a secondary role in this book, although he is a critical presence in multiple parts of the story. Instead, the focus is on Nina Thenardier, the younger daughter of Master Thenardier, second in command of the Guild of Thieves. Master Thenardier is overly fond of alcohol and gold coins. and has agreed to "sell" his older and prettier daughter, Azelma, to Lord Kaplan (the "Tiger") of the Guild of Flesh, who will place her in one of his brothels and addict her to opium. Knowing that there is no hope for herself and knowing that when she is gone, their father's drunken rage will fall on Nina, Azelma appeals to Femi, the "Messenger", who is in love with her, to help Nina escape and disappear. Femi knows that the only way to be protected is to be a member of a guild. Despite her young age, Nina is already an accomplished cat burglar ("Cat"), having been taught by her father and being responsible for much of the stolen goods that Thenardier has given to the guild. Femi arranges for Nina to pull off an audacious heist and then presents her to Lord Tomasis as a new prospective member. When Tomasis learns what she has done and what she has brought him, Nina becomes "Black Cat of the Thieves Guild."

However, Nina has much to learn about the guilds and the underworld. When Tomasis offers her a gift because of the incredible value of what she stole and presented to him, Nina asks him to save her sister, but things quickly go south when Tomasis learns to whom Thenardier sold his daughter; Nina knew only the name of the buyer, not that he was a Guild Lord and a particularly vicious one at that. As a member of the Guild of Thieves, Nina has an obligation to obey Lord Tomasis and not engage in actions that put either the Guild or the Miracle Court at risk. However, Nina is determined to save her sister, whatever it takes. "The Court of Miracles" is the story of how she tries to accomplish her goal, making "deals" with other guilds, interacting with student revolutionaries, and even the "Dauphin". There is lots of action and intrigue, some comedic moments, and some rather good surprise twists. I expect readers will find lots to like about this book and its characters.

Yet, as much as I enjoyed the book, I have mixed feelings about The Court of Miracles being the first book in a proposed trilogy. There is certainly appeal in reading more by Ms. Grant and finding out what happens next with the various characters. The book ends in a manner that sets it up well for a second book — what happens to the major characters; what are the personal and professional ramifications for the Black Cat after what she has done; will there be a guild war, etc. However, the book also ends in a manner that would leave readers satisfied if it was a stand-alone novel. My concern is that it might end up being best as a stand-alone book. At the end of the book, the issues motivating the Black Cat are resolved. I am unsure if Ms. Grant will be able to find a motivating cause/issue strong enough to maintain the necessary drive/intensity for the Black Cat to carry through two more books. Potential causes/issues are available— the future of French government, protection of the Wretched, future of the guilds—but will these or other potential causes be enough or will it feel like a letdown? Ms. Grant has a daunting task to make the second book live up to "The Court of Miracles."

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free e-arc!

I really wasn't sure what I was getting into with this, and although it took me a little while to really get immersed into the story line I'm so glad I read this! The little twists to the story, all the different threads that make up the Court of Miracles, a heroine who is badass without being too overdone, even the annoying time jumps that weren't really clear- they all came together into a satisfying read.

I hope we see more in this realm!

I was thrilled to be approved for this advanced review copy! Thank you so much NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

While it took me a little while to get into this story (I’m not as familiar with France or the original plot line of Le Mis) but once I got the gist of what was going on, I was was sucked in. I enjoyed the setting of this story, and how Kester was able to build the Miracle Court within the layout of Paris, France. Another thing I loved was how each part started with an excerpt of the Jungle Book along with one of Orso’s stories. Then the story would be referenced in that part. The flow of this, woven into the plot, was a smooth read.

I adored all of the characters. Nina was a little wish-washy with who she had romantic inklings towards, but because that wasn’t the focal part of the story, it didn’t bother me. If anything, I enjoyed that she wasn’t tied down by a romantic interest. I loved that she was focused on keeping her sister safe. Their bond and relationship really made this book lovable.

This plot made me shout, laugh and gasp out loud as I was reading. I highlighted a TON of parts and quotes that I adored – which I rarely do. So much of this story was endearing. AND so much of it caught me by surprise. I loved that I wasn’t able to predict what was going to happen next. Just an all around excellent read.

I have already pre-ordered this book – I can’t wait for it to come out to read the finished copy!

I had read a variety of conflicting reviews both for and against this Les Miserable/Jungle Book mashup debut by Kester Grant and, to be honest, had been leaning towards believing the negative when an opportunity to review via Netgalley became available. Thank you, thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review, because let me tell you, this book was fantastic! Maybe my dark heart is drawn to the shadowy and dirty street corners of early 1800s Paris, but I was thoroughly engaged by the prose and adventure Grant took us on through the eyes of narrator Nina, aka The Black Cat.

Raised by her selfish and alcoholic father and protected by her older sister, Nina learns too early the cruelties of life when her father sells her sister to flesh trader. Her sister gets Nina out just in time to not be sent with her and Nina joins one of the many underground guilds that make up the larger Court of Miracles. Trained by her father as a their, apparently the only skill of value he endowed upon her, Nina becomes sought after for jobs due to claim to be able to break into anywhere. The story of her survival, adventures, her evolving sense of right and wrong and attempts to free her sister comprise the rest of the fast paced story. I could not put this book down, and sadly finished it in just two and half days. Now the long wait for Book 2!

This book is due the recognition and attention it’s receiving. Waterstones is offering special editions and, according the author’s Goodreads page, Illumicrate is making it their June book box selection. I will be first in line for my copy. Not to be missed. Comparisons to Six of Crows are accurate in the sense of the characters personality. Many thanks to Knopf Childrens and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

While it took me a little while to get into this book, I can’t deny how beautifully written it is. It definitely stands out amongst the YA fantasy books I’ve read lately. I didn’t overly love or connect with any of the characters, but they were well written and well developed. I did run into the issue where I felt the characters acted a bit too old for their age, but it wasn’t unacceptable and was done much better than other books I’ve read. I do however wish there was a bit more romance

*eARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Holy gods. I knew before I started this that Goldsboro, Waterstones, and Illumicrate are doing special editions of this book, and now I know why. It is freaking amazing!

Let's be real, this book is completely unrealistic. Nina moves through the world like Celaena Sardothien, only without the secret identity to bolster her. Nothing she does really sticks to her and she accomplishes anything she sticks her mind to. In the first part of the book, she breaks into the Palace and steals the crown jewels from the Dauphin's neck! And he remembers her and is always kind to her. She really is untouchable, even when doing things that should have serious consequences. And instead of being put of by a girl who shakes trouble like oil in water, I was entranced. I just adore Nina, with her quick plans and fiery heart, dreams to right terrible wrongs.

The book takes placed in the 1830s, about 40 years after a failed Revolution. Robespierre and the other leaders' heads are still mounted on spikes in front of the palace. The current King, the son of Marie Antoinette, rules the city in a climate that still whispers of a better life. And that's when the other half of the narrative comes in, it is a retelling of Les Miserables. To speak honestly, I wasn't a big fan of Les Mis and I wasn't too sure of this book. It's been a while, and I didn't want to refresh my memory of the musical lest it spoil the plot, but Nina (Eponine), Ettie (Cosette), Javert (who is female), and Le Mair (Jean Valjean) follow only the background of the musical's plot, it is majorly twisted into a story that focuses on Nina trying to protect her sister Ettie at all costs from the man who wants to buy her. If you are a fan of the musical, you are guaranteed enough Easter eggs and name drops to make you smile.

At the start of the book, you are introduced to the system of the Court of Miracles, a name I assume was mainly taken from Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame (as I can find no historical record of it). There are nine guilds in the Court- Assassins, Thieves, Dead, Flesh, and so on. They mainly stay out of the way of everyone who "walks in the daylight." It is a found family and protection from outsiders. Nina is a member of the Thieves guild, and she is very good at what she does, with the nickname "Black Cat."

There is no magic, but it is spellbinding. No romance, but I am in love. It is definitely one of my top books of the year, and I hope everyone who reads this picks up a copy!

5 stars!

I did enjoy this "Les Mis meets Jungle Book/Six of Crows" styled book though I'd say I am coming to realize I'm not a huge fan of Les Mis retellings (please don't hate me). I enjoyed the journey the character went on, but I felt confused for great swaths of time.

First of all, there are some major time-passes areas between sections and, maybe it's just me, but I never seem to pay attention to the dates on those things because there's usually 50+ pages between sections and I never remember what the previous one was. So something like 2 years will have passed and I'll have no clue which means it takes me twice as long to catch up to where I'm at in the story.

Another thing that bothered me about this book was the lack of...dare I call it "character depth"? I'm not sure if that's accurate, but I felt as if many of the characters were surface level with a few depth points but no actual, real, depth to them. We're kept as outsiders for most of the book and I don't think I ever really connected deeply with the main character.

Lastly, and this could just be me, but there was a love square (or something) and I just was not there for it. I don't even think that's a spoiler because almost nothing happens there (and perhaps it will) but it only sufficed to confuse me and make me not care about any of the guys.

I will say the world was fun and unique. I enjoyed the odd "Miracle Court" and the different variations they had. I kind of got a small "Bone Season" vibes from it. I like the setting and the variations of where the MC went and what she experienced. I just wish it had been more cohesive. Not such a sprawling story but one where I could have truly got invested in a few of the characters.

Thanks to the publisher for an early copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Truly enjoyed this book. Would have loved a little more depth about some main characters. I got to the last page and was disappointment it ended. I hope there will be another book after this one. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3248025573

Once upon a time, not so long ago, I was a secret musical nerd so of course Les Mis was one of those soundtracks I've played on repeat (and still do!) all the time.

Pitched as a cross between the Les Mis and Six of Crows I was SO FORTUNATE to get my grubby little hands on an ARC through Netgalley (thank you).

I loved the relationship between the sisters and the idea that the <a href="https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Cour_des_miracles"><i>Cour des Miracles</i></a>, an actual place, being a criminal underground.

And of course it gives one of my favorite characters, Eponine, a much much better deal than the original book and musical did. She becomes Nina, something unsoftened by romantic love and instead softened slightly by sisterly love, but full of agency.

Plus Enjolras is in the story...😍😍😍

I also really appreciate that even though the story takes place within the midsts of another attempt at rebellion against the French monarchy, Nina maintains that her agenda isn't rebellion against the monarch, it's protecting Ettie (and getting tangled up in the laws of the court of miracles and acting as the justice of those).

I didn't like the Ettie's personality so much. She was overly childish and this was passed off as a sort of fairytale kindness and innocence that needed protecting by the other characters. It was hard to suspend belief.

The romance didn't jive with me. It seemed like it was added as an afterthought (after all, the main meat of the story is about one sister fighting to protect the other), and not with just one person, but three. But perhaps those threads will develop more in the next book(s).

Also, the plot takes place over the course of several years and the way it jumped around at some points was a bit disorienting to me.

All in all, this one got me out of a reading slump. It's fast-paced and turns the characters you know and love into something different yet vaguely familiar.

This was one of those books I picked up solely because of the hype. I'd seen other reviewers and arc collectors aggressively trying to obtain a copy of this novel to review, so I put in my NetGalley request, thinking I wouldn't ever get it. I am so glad I did.

The Court of Miracles is a retelling of Les Miserables and The Jungle Book, but that's where the similarities end. If you ever thought the Eponine deserved better, this book is for you. This book is entirely unique, while still keeping to Les Miserables's roots of gritty realism. I found myself holding my breath through the entire book because I knew what happened to Eponine in the traditional story, and I was waiting for the same to happen here.

The Court of Miracles is comprised of different Thieves Guilds. Each guild has a guild Lord or Lady who heads the entire guild, and Masters who remain as second in command. Eponine (Nina) joins the Guild of Thieves after her father, Thenardier, sells her sister to the Guild of Flesh. She survives by stealing, and soon becomes the best at it, becoming known by her nomenclature "the Black Cat." Everything is fine until Cosette (Ettie) catches Lord of Flesh's eye. Nina takes on an impossible task to try to save Ettie, but there are more moving parts at play than could be expected.

I adored the way Grant utilized characters in this book. Main characters from Les Miserables have become background characters, and the side characters have their own story. All of the characters are multi-faceted. Nina is no longer just a lovesick girl. Ettie is more than simply pretty. This is a story of strength, of family, and of revenge.

The plot spans several years throughout the book. It's important to watch the dates at the top, as they tell you how much time has passed. Normally I'm not one for time jumps, but Grant still managed to flawlessly continue the storyline through the different moments in time. However, the plot is certainly complex. As soon as you think you've figured out what the big moment of the story will be, Grant changes directions and the players in the story change in surprising ways. This book will keep you guessing, no matter how well you know the classic stories.

The writing itself is beautiful but raw. Grant is not afraid to mix descriptions of opulence and finery with that of poverty, muck, and grime. The Court of Miracles is not a happy feel good read, but it is an adventure and a journey that brings you into a new world. It's not the new Six of Crows, nothing ever will be. Instead, The Court of Miracles is an incredible narrative of hope, strength, cleverness, and grit that will entrance you from the first page.

First thing’s first: thank you NetGalley for giving me this ARC to enjoy and review!

I.... had trouble with this book.

I haven’t read Les Mis (only seen the musical) so I was wondering how it would turn out in a book that was said to meet the pace and overall style of Six of Crows, which I loved.
It was not my cup of tea. First, let me tell you a short summary:

In Paris, you have the upper class, the revolutionary students, and the Wretched, who live on the streets, steal, kill, and basically live as the forgotten edges of society. They call their social and political hierarchy “The Court of Miracles” and it is divided into guilds. Each has a “father” who’s the head honcho, and a “master” who’s top at what the guild does (kill, steal, etc.) The whole court lives by a simple set of rules called The Law.
In this environment we are introduced to Nina, who’s a scrappy little thief who makes a name for herself in the guild of thieves. She has a protege named Ettie, who’s the prettiest thing ever, and she spends the book trying to protect her from the Flesh Guild’s lord, Kaplan, who wants to turn her into a whore. She also wants to bring Kaplan down since he has her older sister in one of his whorehouses.
Somewhere in the middle of this, we are introduced to a parallel plot of the revolutionary students who want to throw over the corrupt regime, that lets the people starve and die while they live lavishly in the palace. There are other characters of course, especially three very different boys who all seem to take a romantic interest in Nina (and a very missed opportunity in my opinion since not much happens with either of them), as well as guild lords. There’s not a whole lot in terms of character development except for Nina and maybe Ettie. If these characters were in a painting, it was done in very diluted watercolors.
Somehow through cunning and daring and whatnot, Nina sort of saves the day on multiple counts, and that’s all I’ll say so as not to spoil.

Honestly, it’s an ok story. I don’t know why I didn’t connect with it much. In the first half of the book Nina sounded so detached to me, like she’s telling a long ago tale in the first person. And when she’s detached, I find myself caring less about the characters. When the student plot line appeared, I wondered what it has to do with anything. I think it could have been more strongly anchored to certain events that light the fuse of rebellion. So that was a tad forced in my opinion. But then around the second half or so of the book things that were half-heartedly put in motion finally started to flow more smoothly and the creaky wheel got some oil. Is it the best of stories? Not at all. Is it horrible? Nope.
It’s decent. And that’s the best I can give it. It seems like it’s going to be the opener of a series. While I’m not itching to read another one of these, and I feel like all of the questions were answered and all of the loose ends were tied, I’d be curious to see how this author takes the experience and the criticism and grows the story even more. There’s definitely potential, but I wouldn’t bother staying in this world. I’d write a new one.

**A side note about character names**

I try not to be the wet rag of the bunch, I really do. But when you have a shot at remaking something, and you still name your most horrible villain Kaplan, which is a clear Jewish name, I can’t help but feel disappointed. As a Jew, we have enough antisemitism to deal with on the reg. Could you not invent a random name that didn’t suggest so clearly that the bad guy is Jewish? It made me wince all through the book. Shame.

Thank you, NetGalley and publisher, for giving me the chance to review this book!

Positives: Rich story building with vivid descriptions. It truly feels like you are in the story - glancing around at all the dirt and muck, right along with the other characters.

My gut reaction: I sincerely apologize to the author, because this really isn't a reflection on the quality of the story -- it's only how it sits with me personally. For months I've tried to get into this title and just ... cannot. There is something stylistically that doesn't work for me. I think it has to do with the story being significantly different from Les Mis in some aspects while holding fast to other elements such as the character names. I would have warmed up more to the story if it was entirely "inspired by" Les Misérables, but avoided exact replication in any area. I found myself constantly getting pulled out of the story when something familiar popped up, resulting in a "wait, who? what?" moment.

So ... I am sure there are many people who will love this story for what it is, and I applaud the author for its creation! ... I just won't be one of them, and that's okay. Thanks for the chance to preview it, and I wish you all the best.

As someone who is too much of a pleb to properly enjoy Les Miserables, I'm surprised how much I love a good reimagining. The Court of Miracles is definitely among their number. This is a version of Paris that doesn't sparkle but that swarms with shadows. The day is for the nobility, and the night is for the criminal guilds that co-exist uneasily under the Miracle Court's laws. The Court oversees all "the Wretched," or guild members, made up of those spurned by daylight-- the poor, immigrants, the sick and wounded.

Enter Eponine (Nina), cat burglar of the Thieves' Guild. Nina's on a mission to save her older sister after their father sells her into prostitution in the Flesh Guild. This all-consuming love for her sister takes her down some morally questionable paths, including a plan to groom Cosette (Ettie) to take her sister's place in a cruel trade. It's a tale of twists and turns. Nina's clever tricks must distract everyone for her to succeed, and she may even pull one over on the reader (speaking from experience).

This was a strong debut. Overall, I thought the world-building flowed seamlessly through the plot. I was especially enthralled with the idea of two governing bodies cohabiting in the same city but occupying different hours. The rules and politics of the guilds were a fascinating component of the story. Another aspect of the book I loved was the diverse cast-- Parisians aren't all pasty white baguettes, you know.

I really enjoyed this! I haven't read Les Miserables and only know the story as told in the musical, so it was interesting to spot the names and plotlines that I did know. The author creates a rich underground world and I wouldn't have minded if the book were longer.

First and foremost: this is not a book for everyone. As much as "Les Miserables meets Six of Crows" is, technically, an accurate summation, it's a description that masks the weirdness of the plot. Truly, I don't think I could find a description that captured the complexity and strangeness of this book - a strangeness so surreal that I felt, especially during the first half of the book, like I wasn't reading English. Part of the surreal atmosphere was the sudden and abrupt time jumps from chapter to chapter, which certainly didn't help as I was trying to ground myself in the world.

The story of magical guilds, warring factions, and an underground crime world felt so divorced from the story of Les Miserables that the revolution subplot (if it can even be called a subplot) felt almost tacked-on in an attempt to develop the "retelling" element that had thus far been neglected. Even the characters who are borrowed from Les Miserables - Eponine, Cosette, Valjean, Javert, Enjolras, Grantaire, Azelma, Gavroche, among others - are often renamed or distorted. Eponine becomes 'Nina'; Cosette 'Ettie'; Enjolras 'St. Juste'; etc. Some of the relationships from the original are neglected (Valjean and Cosette are pitiful in this adaptation) and, at a certain point, I wondered why the Les Miserables aspect had even been included when it seemed to weigh so little on the plot and only served as a distraction.

Ultimately, this novel shone where it deviated from Les Miserables - the story of warring guilds, echoes of the former revolutionary spirit that had been crushed by the ruling powers, and the vaguely magical underbelly of the city were engaging enough that I felt disappointed whenever the Les Miserables elements returned to the plot - which was strange, considering how much I love Les Miserables normally. Truly, I don't know how to rate this one, all things considered. I'd recommend reading the first section of the book and making a decision for yourself.

The Court of Miracles is everything I could have asked for, the Les Mis retelling of my dreams. Overall this book is an epic undertaking, blending the history of the French Revolution with a seedy yet honorable underworld of murder, thievery, crime, and resistance. I’m not going to do this book justice by attempting to regurgitate the plot, but what I will do is ramble for a bit about how much I loved this book.

The world is a massive undertaking, from the French royal court to the rat-infested sewers, to the dark halls and corridors of the nine Guilds of the Court of Miracles. Nina is the daughter of a scoundrel who sells of her older sister to the Guild of Flesh, and Nina has sworn to get her back from its slaver “Lord,” the Tiger. This intense desire to avenge herself for her sister bleeds into everything she does, including joining the Guild of Thieves and pulling off some daring heists (aka getting into loads of messy trouble). And then her scoundrel of a father tries to do the same to his ward, Ettie, and Nina won’t have it. She’ll do *anything* to protect Ettie from her sister’s fate.

Cue schemes and capers and dastardly plans, some blood, gore, and a lot of betrayal. Alliances are made, broken, made again, sealed with a kiss, then punched in the face. And although Nina’s fierce loyalty to her found family seems legit, nothing is straightforward on the angry streets of Paris. The shadows are dark, and motives darker still.

Reader: I loved it.

I can't wait to feature this in my Instagram and shout about this book!