The Beautiful Ones
A Novel
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Pub Date Aug 11 2026 | Archive Date Aug 11 2026
Tor Publishing Group | Bramble
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Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a tale of love and betrayal set in a world where scandal is a razor-sharp weapon.
They’re called the Beautiful Ones.
Loisail’s most notable socialites: the wealthy, powerful, beloved.
This spring is Nina’s last chance to join their ranks, but the Grand Season has just begun and Nina’s debut has already gone disastrously awry. Neighbors call her the Witch of Oldhouse—the haphazard manifestations of her powers making her the subject of malicious gossip.
So when entertainer and fellow telekinetic Hector Auvray arrives to town, Nina is dazzled. He’s traveled the world performing his talents for admiring audiences. And he sees Nina not as a witch, but as something more. With Hector’s help, Nina’s talent blossoms, as does her love for him.
But great romances are just for fairytales. In the glittering, gossip-laden world of Loisail, where everyone conceals secrets, can their courtship survive?
Advance Praise
“The Beautiful Ones is a beautiful gothic tale full of wonder and feels absolutely real. The characters are vividly complicated. I seriously loved everything about this from the gorgeous, lush prose, to the tiny intimate moments of heartbreak.” —Mary Robinette Kowal
“Overflowing with delicious melodrama.” —Library Journal
"Straddling several genres with elegant intelligence, The Beautiful Ones is both an easy read and a fulfilling one.” —Locus
“The whole book is a magnificent tangle of unspoken words and feelings.” —Strange Horizons
"It’s a slow-burn, stately novel about the magic of what it means to love, and love truly.” —Tor.com
"Truly one of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time. This sweeping tale of love lost and found is told with old-world elegance and grace with just the right touch of magic." —M.J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author
“This elegant tale of hidden desires and misplaced amour will appeal to fans of historical fantasy.” —Booklist
“The Beautiful Ones is an elegantly paced novel that moves its characters into place with ease, with careful attention paid to ways a word or a moment can change an entire life.” —Book Page
“This novel of manners presents carefully crafted characters with nuanced motivations to rival any Thomas Hardy classic.” —School Library Journal, starred review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250436412 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Thanks to Tor and Netgalley for the ARC of The Beautiful Ones in exchange for an honest review!
A couple of years ago I read The Beautiful Ones and completely fell in love with Silvia Moreno-Garcia's writing. I was surprised to see it on Netgalley and applied to not only give a review, but also to use it as an opportunity to reread! My review stays the same, I adore this book.
Nina's debut into high society takes a turn when her powers make her the talk of the town. Enter Hector, a mysterious telekinetic performer, who sees more in her than just a 'witch’, but holds a secret that links his life to Nina in an unexpected way. This book manages to balance magic, forbidden romance, scandal and unlikable characters in such a beautiful way. I was entertained from start to finish. Such a great way to get introduced to Silvia’s writing! Yearning, Betrayal, Magic AND ROMANCE...WHAT MORE CAN WE ASK?
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