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A compellingly beautiful tale of magic, intrigue and deception, set against the backdrop of 18th-century Paris on the cusp of revolution.
Paris in 1789 is a labyrinth of twisted streets, filled with beggars, thieves, revolutionaries - and magicians....Â
When 17-year-old Camille is left orphaned, she has to provide for her frail sister and her volatile brother. In desperation, she survives by using the petty magic she learnt from her mother. But when her brother disappears Camille decides to pursue a richer, more dangerous mark the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Using dark magic Camille transforms herself into the 'Baroness de la Fontaine' and presents herself at the court of Versaille, where she soon finds herself swept up in a dizzying life of riches, finery and suitors. But Camille's resentment of the rich is at odds with the allure of their glamour and excess, and she soon discovers that she's not the only one leading a double life....Â
Enchantée is a compelling historical fantasy and is Gita Trelease's debut novel.
Ebook Enchantée Audible Audio Edition Justine Eyre Gita Trelease Macmillan Digital Audio Books
"I loved how the first pages pull you into the time period and magic system with a fun, light glimpse of a candle maker searching for his missing wig and finding the coins in his till are nothing but bewitched scraps of metal.
How it deepens, introducing the thief, Camille, and the magic she uses as she struggles to keep herself and her ailing sister off the streets following their parents’ death from smallpox.
How it pivots, to show us a different side of Camille as she sprints across a field to save a handsome aeronaut when his hot air balloon flounders, at the same time introducing the revolutionary science of the time.
How it deepens again, as Camille’s last remaining food and money are stolen, forcing her to turn to a more dangerous magic to pay the rent, and to more risky marks – the aristocrats at Versailles.
Then pivots again, and again until the reader is fully enmeshing in the politics at the brink of the French Revolution.
Trelease’s writing is cinematic in its detail, the characters are fresh and diverse, the historical aspects of the book researched with great care, and the plot is always moving forward. Enchantée is a stand-out, perfect for readers who love fantasy, love historical fiction, or simply love a worthwhile story well told. It makes pre-revolutionary Paris relevant to today’s teens.
Highly Recommended!"
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Enchantée Audible Audio Edition Justine Eyre Gita Trelease Macmillan Digital Audio Books Reviews
- I loved how the first pages pull you into the time period and magic system with a fun, light glimpse of a candle maker searching for his missing wig and finding the coins in his till are nothing but bewitched scraps of metal.
How it deepens, introducing the thief, Camille, and the magic she uses as she struggles to keep herself and her ailing sister off the streets following their parents’ death from smallpox.
How it pivots, to show us a different side of Camille as she sprints across a field to save a handsome aeronaut when his hot air balloon flounders, at the same time introducing the revolutionary science of the time.
How it deepens again, as Camille’s last remaining food and money are stolen, forcing her to turn to a more dangerous magic to pay the rent, and to more risky marks – the aristocrats at Versailles.
Then pivots again, and again until the reader is fully enmeshing in the politics at the brink of the French Revolution.
Trelease’s writing is cinematic in its detail, the characters are fresh and diverse, the historical aspects of the book researched with great care, and the plot is always moving forward. Enchantée is a stand-out, perfect for readers who love fantasy, love historical fiction, or simply love a worthwhile story well told. It makes pre-revolutionary Paris relevant to today’s teens.
Highly Recommended! - Magic ripples through ENCHANTÉE. Gita Trelease’s imagination, the language she uses, the relationships she builds between characters—that is where the magic begins—and of course, there is la magie (both petty and dark) that the main character, Camille Durbonne, wields. This is my favorite kind of book to read, one where I am swept up in the writing, loving each line as much as the story itself. One where the characters take your hand and bring you into the pages with them. One where magic seems entirely possible.
Camille is a character both vulnerable and determined, driven by dire situations to make a better life for her and her sister—even by using dark magic. As she travels back and forth from Paris to Versailles, the contrast between her true life and her false life blur. Who she loves, who she befriends, who she makes an enemy, all collide. And because each character is so well-developed, I cared about their fates, and their relationships, as much as Camille’s.
I would have to recite ENCHANTÉE from start to finish to share all the things I loved about this beautiful book! - I did not originally plan on purchasing this novel. I noticed it on several bookstagramers and heard good things about it but didn't think it would be a book I would like at all. I was honestly intimidated in reading this book. I knew that it would be set in Paris. I do not know much of Paris and was also intimidated that it would have French terms and phrases that I would not understand and would cause me to just disconnect from the story.
There were indeed French terms throughout the story, so that is the first thing I want to note. However the author did provide a glossary at the end of the book for readers which helped a lot. I could tell the author wanted to make sure the reader really enjoyed her novel, and I extremely appreciated the inclusion of the glossary. My not having taken any French in high school or college did not affect my reading, and having that experience in this book was extremely interesting. It actually kept me more invested in the story and what the characters were saying.
The story was very interesting, and the struggle the main character endured drew me in. However, the conflict was fairly "lukewarm" in a way. The novel focused more on the characters rather than the plot or main conflict. I enjoyed the characters very much and was really glad this was not an over-dramatic, romance-filled novel. However, I did find myself at time questioning what the main conflict was. At some point, the characters seemed to forget their troubles, but it seemed like that was intentional. I found myself asking if the character even really cared about the financial difficulties that drive the beginning of the novel. At some point, I said, "Camille, it's time to snap out of it. Remember what you told herself."
By about forty to fifty percent into the novel, Camille's focus changed. Or rather, she got distracted and too caught up in the elegance of her facade. I mean, I couldn't blame her. I was just as much invested in it as she was. The elegance and beauty of it just drew me in, and I just wanted her to remain in that state longer so I could enjoy her lavishing experiences. I do admit that I wished her family conflicts drove more of the plot, but it drove it enough to lead Camille to other small conflicts and obstacles that held my attention. I expected the family struggles to provide more urgency than they actually did. However, they did eventually catch up to Camille and remind her of what she was fighting for.
Who would I recommend this to? Anyone in love with France and elegantly clever female characters. Magic lovers. Fantasy lovers. And history lovers. This book has a bit of everything. There's a bit of romance, but it is not the main driving force of the story, which I actually enjoyed for a change. There is just enough of it to draw you in. - Enchantée is a marvelous book that brings together several different genres--it's a romance with a touch of fantasy magic set during the French Revolution. Each of these elements raises the stakes for the others the lovers' timetable is compressed by the threat of revolution, the magic allows the heroine to identify with aristocrats even as she resists them, the romance plot makes the magical elements have much more emotional resonance than in many other fantasy novels. The result is an absorbing and beautifully written exploration of women's power and its limitations in a time of social constraints. Enchantée is truly enchanting, and you will find yourself using that same word for it!
- This is an exquisitely written book filled with glittering magic, young love, dark deception, and breathtaking adventure. I absolutely loved the characters, and in particular Lazare. He's a fascinating and wonderful romantic lead for YA. Complex, kind, and daring. With such beautiful writing, it's easy to become swept up in Camille's journey, her quest to do what's best for her family mixed with the allure of hidden magic and a new life at court. (And the allure of a certain young aeronaut!) Fans of historical fantasy will devour this book like I did. You're in the hands of an incredibly skilled author -- and it shows from the very first page. Enjoy!
