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The Court of Miracles is a fantastic addition to Young Adult fantasy collections and the historical component is well researched.

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Fun story and easy to get through, but it didn't stick in my head for more then a day. For fans of Les Mis, this is set in an alternate 1828 Paris where the French Revolution has failed/

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This was most definitely a cover buy for me - it's simply stunning! I went into it with basically no expectations and almost no idea of what it was about. Sometimes that's the best way to start... and it worked out quite well. I loved this one and wish I had gotten to it sooner!

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Loved this! Drama, romance, and a plot twist to kill for! This would be a great read for young adults and those fans of fantasy.

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This book was so incredibly, right up my alley in terms of storytelling and concept. The connections to les miserables were beautiful, and the ability of the author to adapt a classic story into a fantasy novel was so incredible.

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I went into this with no expectations, because I saw the cover art and decided that was enough! I didn't do any research on this novel before I had it downloaded on my kindle and I think that was a great choice. I was hooked from the first chapter, and had a difficult time putting it down. I have since purchased a physical, finished copy. Thank you!

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At first, it seemed like a weird combination to say this book is like Les Misérables meets Six of Crows. But surprisingly, it works really well. This was such a fun, adventurous, and fast-paced young adult fantasy novel by a new and promising author. The Court of Miracles is a beautifully written and empowering story that is a perfect blend of history and fantasy.

The characters are so well developed and easily relatable. Nina is such a strong and wickedly kickbutt heroine. I loved how she was portrayed and how her bond with her sisters was the most important thing to her. Her relationship with her sister, Ettie, was moving and so realistic. She would do absolutely anything for her younger sister, and that says a lot about the type of character she is in this brutal world. Nina's relationships with Ettie and her friends are constantly tested, so it goes to show just how strong she really is.

But the story isn't just about Nina's bond with her younger sister. It's also filled with shocking betrayals. Nina thought she knew who she could trust but she quickly realizes that she can trust no one but herself in her cruel world.

I was obsessed with the world building. It's enchanting, a charmingly vibrant world that's filled with just as much darkness as there is light. The magic aspect fits so well into this world; I enjoyed how the magic was separated into factions and how it molded into the law of the world. Just every aspect of this world and its contenders (because in a way, this world is either be the hunter or be hunted) is hauntingly beautiful. The world building was everything I hoped for and more.

The story itself is filled with breathtaking and riveting moments, moments that I was remembering days after reading this story. Grant's writing is superb and truly grasps the reader's attention. She's created a story filled to the brim with betrayal and surprising twists. The Court of Miracles is a wholly new and fascinating world steaming with historical flavors, and Grant does a phenomenal job combining two different genres. She brings to the table a strong and compelling story, one that I really hope many young adult fantasy readers choose to read.

Overall, I was blown away by this fantasy debut and I cannot wait to see what the author has in store for us next. The Court of Miracles is filled with adventure, shocking deception, strong relationships, sisterly bond, and so much more. I highly recommend this fantasy story to all readers!

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I went into this book with little to no expectations. This was an impulse read based on the cover and the general affiliation with my genre of choice. Boy, am I glad I did. This was a pleasure to read. I"m a sucker for a bada** heroine and an uphill battle, and this fit the mold to a T. I can't wait to see what else this story brings!

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This one was a lot of fun. Kept me entertained and I really liked the characters.

I definitely recommend this to fans of ya fantasy!

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Court of Miracles is an intense riveting tale of survival, loyalty, and sisterhood. The story holds to the time it is written where the poor are starving, and the rich are well rich. It centers around Nina, who is desperate to save her sister from the tiger sold to them by her father. It a story layered in desperation and dark family betrayal. The lengths and cons that Liza can pull off indeed show why she is known as the black cat of the thieves guild. The romance was low-key, but they are especially between Liza and the prince. Though at times, I swore she had fallen for Ettie, who is she makes deals with scary characters to save her life. I loved every minute of the story and am desperate to find out what happens in the rest of the series.

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I had super high hopes for this one, so that's probably on me. This was not a bad book- I just have a hard time thinking that it will stand out after all the others I've read and plan to read.

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I loved this book so much and I have no idea why I took so long to read it! I need the next book now! I really enjoyed the world building, the characters, and the authors writing style. I love a fast paced book and this one definitely checks that box. Definitely recommend picking this up!

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Because I was finishing up my last semester at college, my reading got pushed to the side. However, I'm back now and ready to review!

I was so interested in this "fans of six of crows" in the summary, and it was a good read! I liked how the protagonist, Nina, was so willing to do anything for her loved ones and had a pretty impressive skill set. I loved the setting of Paris in the 1800's and thought it was a great story and was not bored at all.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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This one was meh. It started off good, but then went off the rails a bit. There was a LOT going on and some of it was confusing, while other parts were just too formulaic YA fantasy. It read like every other one I’ve picked up lately. It wasn’t as original as I was hoping.

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I started this book as a free e-arc from Netgalley. I have since purchased an exclusive edition from Goldsboro. It has a good start, throwing directly into the action and politics of the world. I'm excited to continue it.

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I enjoyed this book a lot. Having never read Les Mis I was worried I wouldn't understand or enjoy the plot but that wasn't the case. Is book 2 out yet? I feel like I've been waiting forever.

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This was such an extraordinarily complex story-line that brought in many of my favourite fantasy tropes and was reminiscent of so many beloved works of fiction, and yet still maintained it's own sense of unique brilliance. Aspects occurred early on in the novel that had me unable to conceive how the remainder would play out, and scenes of actions were littered throughout to ensure there was never a pause in the pacing or a stall in the tension that dominated all events.

There was so much to explore, both in the forefront and backdrop of the scenes, and I longed to linger in every hidden cranny that this city kept hidden from its upper-class inhabitants. The world below was just as rich and diverse as the streets above and Grant kept me enraptured with her vivid depictions of the two.

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DNF - did not finish. I decided not to keep reading this young adult fantasy novel. It was not for me. Thank you, publisher and NetGalley for the early title!

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I did not really enjoy this one and could not finish it. I’m really sorry! But I also didn’t rate it on good reads or anywhere cuz I did not think that would be fair to the author just because I did not click with the book. I do not rate books on public platforms that I do not finish.

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Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Children's and Knopf Books for Young Readers for the ARC to review!

This was a fun read and extremely atmospheric. I was easily transported to the setting and experienced everything very easily. I got kind of confused with the time span within this story. It let you know that there was passing of time, but I couldn't be sure of how much time had passed between one occurence and the next which left me feeling pretty jolted at times.

Overall, an incredible adventure. They describe this book as "a mix between Les Miserables and Six of Crows" and I can see elements of that throughout this book, but if you're wanting it to be the EXACT same feel of either of those, I'd say it doesn't quite hit that mark.

The reused names of some characters from Les Miserables was interesting and kind of weird in my opinion! I had a difficult time getting through that classic and kind of felt like it wasn't my thing in this book either!

I'd recommend to anyone looking for a fun, fast paced adventure!

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