A review by goblingirlreads
The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I genuinely really enjoyed this book but I remain with the firm opinion that it's not for everyone. Silvia said "I'm going to write a novel of manners with a dash of magic" and that is exactly what you will find here - no more no less. I'd say the magic puts a slight spin on the genre and one of the main characters, Nina, defies many societal expectations but otherwise it fits all the shapes and tropes of a novel of manners pretty much to the t. I found that fun and it was exactly what I was looking for but I definitely don't favor it as much as her other writing. However, Moremo-Garcia remains one of my favorite authors and so far I've liked everything she's written. She can probably do it all!
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