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    The Graces

    By Laure Eve

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    When a glamorous family of teenage witches brings a mysterious new girl into their fold, they unwittingly nurture a powerful black magic that could destroy them all. This paranormal YA fantasy features intrigue, spells, and a devastating twist. In The Graces, the first rule of witchcraft states that if you want something badly enough, you can get it . . . no matter who has to pay.
     
    Everyone loves the Graces. Fenrin, Thalia, and Summer Grace are captivating, wealthy, and glamorous. They’ve managed to cast a spell over not just their high school but also their entire town—and they’re rumored to have powerful connections all over the world. If you’re not in love with one of them, you want to be them. Especially River: the loner, new girl at school. She’s different from her peers, who both revere and fear the Grace family. She wants to be a Grace more than anything. But what the Graces don’t know is that River’s presence in town is no accident.
     
    This fabulously addictive fantasy combines sophisticated and haunting prose with a gut-punching twist that readers will be dying to discuss. Perfect for fans of We Were Liars as well as nostalgic classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the 1996 movie The Craft, The Graces marks the beginning of a new wave of teen witches.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherABRAMS
    Release dateSep 6, 2016
    ISBN9781613121382
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    • 4/5
      A dark gripping novel full of emotion. Uplifting and optimistic insight into learning to believe in yourself.
    • 5/5
      Many thanks to Faber & Faber for providing me with an advance copy of this novel.The Graces is a difficult book for me to review. Not because it was a bad novel (far, far from it) but because I don't think it will appeal to everyone. I can already see glancing down Goodreads that reviews are very mixed on the whole and I can understand why but I loved every minute of it.To talk too much about the novel is to spoil the pleasure of reading it. The story is dark and intense, reeking of obsession, hidden truths and (potentially) magic. The mystery elements of the story are kept constantly flowing by leaving the reader forever trying to guess if the solution will be fantastical or not. Rumors follow the Grace siblings like flies but the reader is left forever wondering if the string of sinister events are coincidences or something more.This drew me in and kept my attention but it wasn't what made me love the book. What I loved was how it encapsulated perfectly the fringe years between being childhood and maturity. We all know (or possibly were) someone like River - the person who clings to childish fantasy because believing in magic is far better than having to face reality. This story follows her closely, allowing the reader to see the Grace's through her eyes and feel her obsession, desperation and betrayal. The final twist left me wanting to read the novel again to hunt for any hints that lead up to that moment.The charaters are superbly fleshed out, not really conforming to archetypes but instead speaking and acting like real people. River, as the narrative voice, was the character that I empathised with the most. Based on my own experiences as a teenager, I was able to freely relate to her awkwardness and desire to be anything other than ordinary. While the Graces seemed almost like fantastical creatures at the beginning of the novel, they soon started to shed this glamour as the more mundane aspects of their lifestyle were revealed. I say no more for fear of spoiling it for you but let's just say that in this novel, no one was as they seemed.All in all, I would personally recommend this novel who like dark and mysterious tales with light fantasy overtones. I will certainly be looking out for more from this author.
    • 3/5
      There wasn’t a substantial plot with this one. You had an idea on why River was trying to be friends with The Graces and there were hints here and there throughout the story on what River was really wanting to do all this time. You’re pretty much following River as she makes friends and tries to be part of the in crowd with The Graces.I didn’t really like River that much in the beginning. You knew why she was wanting to befriend them however at the same time she had a great friendship with Summer and you were hoping nothing would spoil it. The Graces did have a certain charm to them but at the same time there was also something strange. They’re close knit, secretive, and not your average family. They already had their secrets to start with, and of all the three I’d have to like Summer the most. She was the outspoken one and the rule breaker with at least some semblance of sense and logic that her two siblings didn’t have (those that have read the book would know what I’m talking about).Back to River. Oh darling. You know this could have gone well if you HAD JUST TOLD THEM. Sometimes I hate reading books where the protagonist has this huge secret because they tend to keep it to themselves until they finally realize it wouldn’t help anymore but by that time, it would mess up a lot of things now would it? And all throughout the book you’re screaming JUST. TELL. THEM. Sheesh.Although I know I said I didn’t really like her in the beginning, she redeemed herself in the last third of the book. I was expecting her to be sniveling, crying and pleading but she suddenly became this beacon of rage and I suddenly pulled a 180 and loved her instantly. She finally realized who she was and what she was capable of. She didn’t need the Graces at all - well maybe she needed them to put her in the right direction but it was nice to see her pick herself up and be strong about it. Loved the ending! Such a cliffhanger and I want to know what’s going to happen next now that River has found herself. Sequel is coming out this year! So I’ll be looking forward to it!
    • 4/5
      The Graces are a family of with rumored magical powers who draw everyone into their orbit, and punish those they don't like. In spite of the risk however, “everyone in this town was in love with a Grace.” Summer Grace is 15, and twins Fenrin and Thalia are 17. All the girls at school try (unsuccessfully) to imitate the ethereal beauty of Thalia, and all of them are in love with her brother Fenrin, “more creature than boy.” When River Page, 15, transfers into their school, she becomes fascinated with the Graces along with everyone else. She manages to become friends with Summer, who is in her grade. Through Summer, River also gets to know Fenrin and Thalia as well, even getting invited to the Grace house and Grace parties, something no one else has managed to do. But River has secrets of her own, and soon the four of them get entangled in a situation that it seems even magic can’t fix. Or can it? Evaluation: This is a book about magic, witches, coming of age, first love, and even the biggest hellscape of all: The High School Cafeteria! But in my opinion, there are two big draws of this book. One is the fae aspect of the Grace family, and the other is the outstanding set of twists the author has woven into the plot. It reminded me in that way of the book We Were Liars. I think this will be very successful in the young adult market.
    • 2/5
      The Graces by Laure Eve is a young adult novel about River and her obsession with the family called The Graces. River (the name she gave herself) and her mother just moved to town. Her mother thought they needed a new start after the dad took off (well, actually he just disappeared). At her new school there are three students that intrigued her. Summer, Thalia, and Fen Grace. People call them witches and River is instantly intrigued. She wants proof and would also like to date Fen. She finds a way to get noticed and get invited into the inner circle. Will it be all she hoped for? What happens when it all goes away?The Graces reads more like River’s diary. We get subjected to River’s thoughts and feelings (normal teenage angst). It is the typical drivel of a teenager attracted to a boy and who wants to be with the in people. I found it to be very boring and hard to read. This blurb made this book sound like a thriller (not even a hint of thrill). Instead I am trying to keep my eyes open and finish it (this is where my speed reading skills come in handy). I give The Graces 2 out of 5 stars. It had potential, but it was not fulfilled. Thank you to Amulet Books and NetGalley for a copy of this book.