The Graces is a slower read than I'm used to, however it was a very gratifying book to read. The vibe you get when you read it is a cross between the movie, Mean Girls, and the movie, The Craft. Both Classics in their own right, which made me appreciate Laure Eve's story.
The story itself doesn't really have a plot, which normally I'm not a fan of. I like to feel like a story is working and building up to something major, and that it's possible for me to remember things chronologically. But I never felt disappointed or felt like something was missing. The Graces themselves are a mysterious family that have an appealing allure to everyone around. Rumors fly that they practice magic, and the Graces are both beautiful and talented. The family line itself has power within the government and other high prestige positions. It's no wonder why our main character River, a new resident to the town after her and her mother lose the father, completely falls head over heels for them. She does what most wish they could do, actually befriends them.
You see, The Graces never have friends outside of themselves. They are a close-nit family, which include two sisters, a brother, and two parents. They have many secrets, and never let anyone infiltrate their ranks, until River. What I loved was how River was able to live this sort of double life. She pushed herself out of her comfort zone and became someone else when she was around The Graces. She was funnier, bolder, and more charismatic. She pushed each Grace to their limits, even the parents. Another interesting aspect was how even though they were practicing magic, it always felt questionable; as if magic wasn't real. Each Grace child had their own unique view on magic and that affected both the story and their interactions with River.
I won't give specific details away, but the twist at the end was superb. Magic is very real, at least in their world. We find that out through some very intense events that take place. River is not what she appears to be, yet neither are The Graces. I will say that it will be interesting to see the dynamics change in book two, in light of the ending events of The Graces.
If you love a thriller, mixed with teenaged anghst, magic, unexpected twists, and characters that are boldly real and relatable, give The Graces a shot.
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