This "WIR"-Wednesday I'm reading an ARC of a fantasy novel I posted about several weeks ago in a "Waiting On Wednesday" post...
Grim Lovelies by Megan Shepherd
Blurb:
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 an epic and glittering YA fantasy. 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.
Why I Requested This Book | What I Think So Far:
I requested this book on Netgalley after reading an excerpt online and loving the beginning of the book. I was approved for an ARC and started reading this book late Monday night. I like the book so far but for a main character Anouk is a bit too sheltered and innocent for my taste. I'm hoping she'll grow some steel and become a strong female lead by the time the book is done. I'm curious about the much-mentioned Luc and sure that Beau is interested in Anouk and fascinated by the witches and the baubles they create for "the pretties." I'm interested to see how this book ends.
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