Grim Lovelies
Grim Lovelies by Megan Shepherd, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2018, is a young adult fantasy novel that immerses readers in a magical narrative set against the backdrop of Paris. The story follows seventeen-year-old Anouk, who, transformed from an animal into a human girl, grapples with her identity as a Beastie. Living under the oppressive rule of the witch Mada Vittora, Anouk’s life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her mistress murdered, leading her to become the prime suspect in a crime that could unravel her very existence.
In this enchanting tale, Anouk and her fellow Beasties must navigate the treacherous streets of Paris while evading the underground magical society known as the Haute. With only three days to uncover the true killer, the stakes are high as they risk losing their humanity forever. Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and elements of fairy tales and folklore woven throughout the narrative. Grim Lovelies presents a richly imagined world where secrets abound, and the quest for freedom and identity drives the characters forward. This edition spans 376 pages and is presented in English.
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“A magical dash through the streets of Paris. Part caper, part fairy tale, part opulent witch society, you’ll be swept away by all of it. GRIM LOVELIES absolutely dazzles.” –Kendare Blake, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
“A darkly enchanting saga…bound to attract fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, and more.” —Entertainment Weekly
“I lost myself in this magical book.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary
Seventeen-year-old Anouk envies the human world, where people known as Pretties lavish themselves in fast cars, high fashion, and have the freedom to fall in love. But Anouk can never have those things, because she is not really human. Enchanted from animal to human girl and forbidden to venture beyond her familiar Parisian prison, Anouk is a Beastie: destined for a life surrounded by dust bunnies and cinders serving Mada Vittora, the evil witch who spelled her into existence. That is, until one day she finds her mistress murdered in a pool of blood–and Anouk is accused of the crime.
Now, the world she always dreamed of is rife with danger. Pursued through Paris by the underground magical society known as the Haute, Anouk and her fellow Beasties only have three days to find the real killer before the spell keeping them human fades away. If they fail, they will lose the only lives they’ve ever known…but if they succeed, they could be more powerful than anyone ever bargained for.
From New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd, Grim Lovelies is the glittering first book in a new, epic YA fantasy series. Prepare to be spellbound by the world of Grim Lovelies, where secrets have been long buried, friends can become enemies, and everything–especially humanity–comes at a price.
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