Enchantï½e

NPR Best Book of the Year
Book of the Month Club Pick

"A soaring success. I can think of no more satisfying way to fly across the years and enjoy a gilded view of Paris as it never was but could have been, with a little magic." --NPR

"Romance and fantasy readers will enjoy the magic realism, ruse and tension of Camille's double identity, authentic historical references, and Camille's daring, passionate spirit. A must-have." --School Library Journal, starred review

"An immersive, glittering debut that intriguingly blends history and fantasy. A striking examination of power, privilege, and choice in a limited world makes Trelease a new voice to watch." --Booklist

"Set against the burgeoning throes of revolution, this immersive drama makes brilliant use of its conceit. Fans of substantial historical romance as well as fantasy will be thoroughly enchanted." --The Bulletin

"An extended riff on Charles Perrault's version of the Cinderella tale, this is an ambitious, rich and absorbing debut, featuring intrigues, balloons, midnight games of hide-and-seek among the fountains at Versailles. Gita Trelease's [debut] is a fine teen novel that deals with concealment and identity: the young characters experiment, hiding and revealing secrets, as France tries to forge a new path. This is a thrilling account of love, passion and adventure." --Literary Review (UK)

"A triumph which should keep young readers enthralled to the meticulously plotted end." --The Telegraph (UK)

"A sparkling, decadent confection of a book, one with a hidden bite. Its sumptuous and evocative Paris has magical depths that will enthrall you. Be careful. Once you start reading, you won't stop until the final page." --Jessica Cluess, author of A Shadow Bright and Burning

"A sumptuous, slow burn of a book that builds to an exciting conclusion. This is a book to be savored: from the rich, detailed descriptions of Paris on the brink of revolution; to the witty repartee and tender romance; to the dark, dangerous thread of magic woven through this wonderfully vivid world that Gita Trelease has crafted. I didn't want it to end!" --Rosalyn Eves, author of Blood Rose Rebellion

"Deliciously addictive--a lit firework crackling with treacherous magic, decadent romance, and disguises that take on lives of their own. I adore this gorgeous book." --Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval

"Air balloons and intrigue, magic and mayhem, all in a sumptuous Paris on the verge of revolution--a delight from beginning to end." --Alison Goodman, author of The Dark Days Club

"An intoxicating blend of opulence, magic, intrigue and romance. Gita Trelease deftly balances a spellbinding story of desperation and deceit on the precipice of the epic revolution that changed history. J'etais enchantee par ce livre." --Alwyn Hamilton, author of Rebel of the Sands

"A heady, sparkling dream of a book. I tumbled head over heels into Gita Trelease's dark and sumptuous magical Paris and wanted to stay there forever. One of the best fantasies I've read in years." --Margaret Rogerson, author of An Enchantment of Ravens

"An utterly beguiling spell that lingers long after the final page." --Laura Sebastian, author of Ash Princess