In a world where class equals power and influence, those with privilege set the rules of how one must behave, what they should wear, and who they may or may not associate with.

Not too heavy in supernatural elements for those who aren’t regular fantasy readers, The Beautiful Ones explore the lives of those so-named for their beauty and wealth alongside the “New People,” those who are newly rich with modern (and therefore less acceptable) views. Weaving hints of magic throughout a more common tale of high society, Moreno-Garcia has written a novel with broad appeal across genres. Will these unwritten rules of society stop headstrong Nina from pursuing what she wants - not just a suitable match as defined by the elite, but rather a man she truly loves who will sweep her off her feet just like her beloved romance stories? The past holds a great secret, however, and her family is not so keen to approve of a match with an entertainer, a man with new money as opposed to a well-established family pedigree. And as her skills grow, so does her admiration for her teacher. As they come to know each other, Hector begins teaching Nina how to harness her gift. For years he has travelled the world, making quite a living from this talent, but now he has returned to settle down in Loisail. It is no great surprise when Nina is immediately drawn to a handsome man by the name of Hector Auvray, a performer who possesses the same extraordinary ability to move things with his mind. But Nina is not a witch, as others may like to call her she is telekinetic. The young woman prefers to go by Nina instead of Antonina, she abhors the dresses Valérie chooses for her, and she possesses a bit of magic which has caused endless gossip over the years. She stands out from the city dwellers, however, and not in a good way according to the prim and proper society ladies. This is her debut and her family’s job is to guide her for the very first time through the soirées and scandals which mark the Grand Season. Young Antonina Beaulieu is spending the spring with her cousin Gaétan and his wife Valérie in the fashionable city of Loisail. Fans of the rigid class rules, society drama, and love stories of period pieces like Edith Wharton’s classic The Age of Innocence and the hit Netflix series Bridgerton (based upon Julia Quinn’s books) are sure to be intrigued by this tale! This year, bibliophiles will have the opportunity to revisit one of her earlier works, The Beautiful Ones (originally published in 2017), with a gorgeous new paperback edition out from Tor Books. Over the past few years, Silvia Moreno-Garcia has garnered the attention of readers and critics alike with her novels Gods of Jade and Shadow and Mexican Gothic.

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