After arriving at the convent that will serve as her home, she meets a mysterious, handsome man and his circle of close friends - who seem almost otherworldly ( spoiler alert: They are!). The main character, Celine, is a mixed-race (White and East Asian) young French woman who has had to flee Paris for New Orleans in 1872. Parents need to know that The Beautiful is a New Orleans-set paranormal romance inspired by author Renée Ahdieh's love of Anne Rice's best-selling Vampire Chronicles series.

Some people in clubs are 'clearly tainted by drink.' A few mentions of cigars.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Adults and older teens who live as adults drink wine and liquor (cognac, bourbon, etc.). Decadent escapismįorbidden romance and harsh consequences set up this highly anticipated sequel that will leave you wanting so much moreįorbidden love, sultry romance, and clashing immortal factions fill this sequel. Sumptuous and powerfulĮxpansive world building. a story of genuine feeling and heart, which draws in the reader from the outset and keeps you engaged right through to the finaleĪhdieh brings New Orleans vibrantly to lifeĪ rich, vibrant world full of colour, and shadows, and dangerous attractions.

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Fans will clamour for the continuation to this captivating volumeĪ. Sabaa Tahir, author of An Ember in the Ashes on The Beautiful This is a one of a kind book, by a singularly original author New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns to enthrall readers with the third book in her seductive, atmospheric fantasy quartet. But what she discovers on the other side is a dangerous, duplicitous world full of mischief and magic she doesn't understand. With the help of Eloise, the daughter of a powerful sorceress, Pippa discovers Arjun's gateway and slips through in search of her friend. Pippa has no idea where her best friend has gone, but she's certain it's in the company of Sébastien Saint Germain and that Arjun can lead her to them. It's mere days until Pippa Montrose is to wed Phoebus Devereux and become a member of his well-heeled family, offering salvation to her own. Read more save Odette, he returns, leaving the mirrored tare between the two worlds open and setting the stage for both love and war. Arjun despises the Sylvan Vale, and in return, it despises him. A healer from the Sylvan Vale could help her, but only Arjun Desai, as a half fey, can cross the boundary between realms. The Court of the Lions have done everything they can to save her but have failed. 'Vampires are back, and they're more seductive than ever' Bustle, on The Beautiful The much-anticipated third entry in New York Times bestselling author Renee Ahdieh's sumptuous and thrilling series, The Beautiful. Description for The Righteous (The Beautiful) Paperback.

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