The Beautiful Ones

'Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible' TAYLOR JENKINS-REID, author of Daisy Jones and the Six

'I seriously loved everything about this from the gorgeous, lush prose to the tiny intimate moments of heartbreak' MARY ROBINETTE KOWAL, Hugo Award-winning author of the Glamourist Histories

'One of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time' M.J. ROSE, author of the Reincarnationalist series

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a sweeping historical romance, perfect for everyone who wishes Bridgerton had just a dash of magic . . .

The Grand Season has just begun and already Nina's debut among Loisail's most notable socialites has gone disastrously awry.

Nina has always struggled to control her gift of telekinesis, which has earnt her the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse. When Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, arrives in town, Nina is dazzled. He too has a telekinetic talent and sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential.

Under his tutelage, Nina's talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship.

The Beautiful Ones is a sweeping tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion.

Discover why readers love The Beautiful Ones

'Jane Austen with added magic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'An exquisitely written historical comedy of manners . . . her writing is elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly to life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'A completely charming and fun soap opera of a book! There's gossip, mean beautiful women and a great heroine you can't help love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'An emotionally intelligent novel that orbits around a tender, slow romance . . . one not to miss' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'I adore the way that Silvia writes her characters . . . I can't put her stories down and yet am so sad when I reach the conclusion. Silvia writes stories to be savoured' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

'A wonderful book, full of twists and turns and unexpected surprises which kept me utterly gripped from start to fin

“One of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time - MJ Rose, new York Times bestselling author of the Reincarnationalist seriesMoreno-Garcia fills her fantastic novel of manners with sumptuous language . . . Readers who enjoyed Mary Robinette Kowal's magical Regency series Glamourist Histories will be particularly enthralled by the genuine emotions evoked in the course of the unsustainable love triangle- Publishers Weekly Overflowing with delicious melodrama . . . a great fit for fans of the 18th-century French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses - Library JournalThis novel of manners presents carefully crafted characters with nuanced motivations to rival any Thomas Hardy classic . Moreno-Garcia adeptly captures the ecstatic highs of first love and the bitter disappointments of first heartbreak . Hints of the paranormal and dashes of adventure and feminism are subtly interwoven, making for an unforgettable work - School Library JournalThis is the third novel I read by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and I loved all of them in different ways: each in a different genre by a chameleon writer with incredible writing skills - KirkusI seriously loved everything about this from the gorgeous, lush prose to the tiny intimate moments of heartbreak - Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo Award-winning author of the Glamourist Histories'Straddling several genres with elegant intelligence . . . it's a slow-burn, stately novel about the magic of what it means to love, and love truly - Tor.com[An] elegant tale of hidden desires and misplaced amour - Booklist”

One of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time MJ Rose, new York Times bestselling author of the Reincarnationalist series

Moreno-Garcia fills her fantastic novel of manners with sumptuous language . . . Readers who enjoyed Mary Robinette Kowal's magical Regency series Glamourist Histories will be particularly enthralled by the genuine emotions evoked in the course of the unsustainable love triangle

Publishers Weekly
Overflowing with delicious melodrama . . . a great fit for fans of the 18th-century French classic Les Liaisons Dangereuses Library Journal

This novel of manners presents carefully crafted characters with nuanced motivations to rival any Thomas Hardy classic. Moreno-Garcia adeptly captures the ecstatic highs of first love and the bitter disappointments of first heartbreak. Hints of the paranormal and dashes of adventure and feminism are subtly interwoven, making for an unforgettable work

School Library Journal

This is the third novel I read by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and I loved all of them in different ways: each in a different genre by a chameleon writer with incredible writing skills

Kirkus
I seriously loved everything about this from the gorgeous, lush prose to the tiny intimate moments of heartbreak Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo Award-winning author of the Glamourist Histories
'Straddling several genres with elegant intelligence . . . it's a slow-burn, stately novel about the magic of what it means to love, and love truly Tor.com
[An] elegant tale of hidden desires and misplaced amour Booklist

The Beautiful Ones is a hauntingly lovely book, romantic and crushing by turns, touched with magic on every level

Vancouver Sun
'The whole book is a magnificent tangle of unspoken words and feelings. Nothing is tepid; everything, even the absence of feelings, is charged with danger and heartache Strange Horizons
The Beautiful Ones demonstrates Moreno-Garcia's smart and colourful writing, with descriptions both sensory and sumptuous, and characters you will root for, even in their worst moments B&N Blog
An engaging fantasy-romance with a hint of magic . . . A very enjoyable read, with characters who felt real to me and about whom I found myself caring a great deal, and gripping to the very end Blue Book Balloon
The characters are wonderfully drawn, their desires and decisions believable. The setting is lightly sketched, but the places and the society are beautifully evoked Noble Bright

Moreno-Garcia writes such compelling characters that you are drawn in. This does not take chapters to grip, but mere paragraphs. This is a fantastic skill to have and one that I have witnessed in all her books to far

SFBook Reviews
A delicate, character-drive romance with a modern twist Choice

An evocative tale with a considerable emotional heft

Track of Words
[Silvia's] writing is elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly to life Muse’s Book Journal
Silvia has written a number of stunning novels and each is unique but this tops them all Scorpio Book Dream

The Beautiful Ones is a perfect fantasy-historical-romance novel. Just what is needed for a reader looking to escape into a world of fantasy, decadence, and romance

REWRITE LONDON

This is a clever novel, well written, with all the nuances of 19th century high society on full display. The writing throughout this novel is divine. Poetic at times and infused with the atmosphere of the era . . . a classic storyline with a fresh and unique twist

THERESA SMITH WRITES

She writes splendidly and she creates remarkable characters. The Beautiful Ones is more than a romance, it's a cold study of wealthy societies and their impact on the people who belong to them

THE MIDDLE SHELF

A beautifully unique novel

LIBRARY LOOTER

This book was spectacular. I didn't want to finish reading this book too fast because I wanted to savour it as long as I could

CAFEYRE

The characters and the character development were fantastic. If you're in the mood for a Fantasy of Manners, or a romance novel with a dash of the speculative, then this is the novel you should pick up

JESSTICULATES

Full of sweeping drama, unrequited love, passionate devotion, and more than a few objects lifted into the air by the power of the mind, The Beautiful Ones is an entertaining and romantic read

THE NERD DAILY

Fast paced and instantly engaging, Not only do I highly recommend reading The Beautiful Ones, but also all of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's work. She is a master of genre and emotion

READER VORACIOUS

Lush, vividly described setting and well-rounded characters . . . masterful writing

YOUR TITA KATE

I love how Moreno-Garcia uses descriptive language to build tension and set moods

HEDWIG’S WORLD OF BOOKS

A smart, witty read with classic themes and a beautiful narrative flow

MANDY McHUGH

If you've ever thought that what Dangerous Liaisons really needed was more Force Adepts, this may very well be the book you've been waiting for

JAMES NICOLL REVIEWS
Whatever genre you call it, the story is compelling. I read it with the same rabid avidity with which I eat a bag of chips SMART BITCHES, TRASHY BOOKS

Moreno-Garcia writes such compelling characters that you are drawn in. Have you ever wanted to read something like Bridgerton, but with characters who can move objects with their minds?

SF BOOK REVIEWS

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the multi-award-winning author of Mexican Gothic (a New York Times bestseller), Gods of Jade and Shadow (one of Time magazine's top 100 fantasy novels of all time), The Beautiful Ones, Certain Dark Things, the noir thrillers Untamed Shore and Velvet Was The Night, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Silver Nitrate and the forthcoming The Seventh Veil of Salome. She has won the Locus and British Fantasy awards for her work as a novelist, and the World Fantasy Award as an editor. Born and brought up in Mexico, she now lives in Vancouver, Canada.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a sweeping romance rich with love and betrayal, with more than a dash of magic. 'One of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time' MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author of the Reincarnationalist seriesThey 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: the haphazard manifestations of her powers have long made her the subject of gossip - malicious neighbours even call her the Witch of Oldhouse.But Nina's life is about to change, for there is a new arrival in town: Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, who has used his own telekinetic talent to perform for admiring audiences around the world. Nina is dazzled by Hector, for he sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential. Under his tutelage, Nina's talent blossoms - as does her love for the great man.But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship. 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. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau , the new book from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, is available to pre-order now.

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