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The Beautiful Ones

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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Why Read This?

A sweeping tale of love lost and found that delivers heartfelt emotional resolution and lush prose.

Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a sweeping romance with a dash of magic. They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail’s most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina’s chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun, and already Nina’s debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control her telekinesis—neighbors call her the Witch of Oldhouse—and the haphazard manifestations of her powers make her the subject of malicious gossip. When entertainer Hector Auvray arrives to town, Nina is dazzled. A telekinetic like her, he has traveled the world performing his talents for admiring audiences. He sees Nina not as a witch, but ripe with potential to master her power under his tutelage. With Hector’s help, Nina’s talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairytales, and Hector is hiding a truth from Nina—and himself—that threatens to end their courtship before it truly begins. The Beautiful Ones is a charming tale of love and betrayal, and the struggle between conformity and passion, set in a world where scandal is a razor-sharp weapon.

At a Glance

3.84 ★ Goodreads
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Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energylow

Top Tropes

hidden identitysecond chancelove trianglesecret relationship

Mood

nostalgicatmosphericromanticdramaticbittersweet

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.84 ★

Page Count

299 pages

Published

2017

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Third Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Imani Jade

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

lushlyricalatmospheric

Story Pacing

slow

Emotional Weight

moderate

Energy Required

low

Vibes

Elegant Victorian-esque romance with subtle magic and simmering emotional tension that feels like a whispered secret in a grand ballroom.

Characters

FMC Archetype

reluctant herodamaged survivor

MMC Archetype

reluctant hero

Relationship Dynamics

forbidden loveslow burntensionmutual pining

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 1

Spice Style

None

Getting Steamy

None

Bringing the Heat

None
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World & Setting

World Type

historical

Primary Setting

big city / metropolis

Fantasy Creatures

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

spring

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