Now in paperback, the first book--an instant bestseller--in the sumptuous, sultry, and romantic YA vampire series from New York Times bestselling author Renee Ahdieh.
In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, New Orleans is a safe haven after she's forced to flee her life as a dressmaker in Paris. Taken in by the sisters of the Ursuline convent, Celine is quickly enraptured by the vibrant city becoming embroiled in the glitzy underworld, known as La Cour des Lions, after catching the eye of the group's enigmatic leader, Sébastien Saint Germain.
When the body of one of the girls from the convent is found in Sébastien's own lair--the second dead girl to turn up in recent weeks--Celine must battle her attraction to Sébastien and suspicions about his guilt along with the shame of her own horrible secret.
This is a beautiful story one about wanting to find your place in life, wanting to love those you love, and developing a strong sense of confidence. I was not sure how it was going to play out as it reminds me a bit of some other vampire stories. I was blown away by this novel once you start you don’t want to stop.
The story starts out with Celine having flown from her previous life in Paris in the wake of a deep dark secret that she is deeply ashamed of. She living in a convent in the hopes of finding a secure man to marry. She develops a deep friendship with Piper and by chance one day is drawn into the dark underbelly of New Orleans.
Celine has no idea what or who she develop a love interest in and as the story unfolds all the delicious dark terror of the most haunting vampire scenes are unveiled. I was very sad about how the ending of this first book goes but i am ready to see what happens next in Celine in Bastien story. If you like dark vampire tales The Beautiful is perfect.
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