Vittoria kept them all human by a spell and it's long been known that Beasties-what they are called-can't do magic.or can they?Īnouk and her friends will have to work together and try to find the spell that will let them remain human forever. Anouk, Beau, Cricket and even Hunter Black are technically free, but there's a time limit to their freedom.

Then one day, something happens and the Mada Vittoria is found dead. Her friends, Beau and Cricket have been let out, even Hunter Black gets to go outside with Viggio, who is the witch's 'son'. She's a maid in the house and she longs for a bit of freedom, to go outside, for she's never been allowed outside before. What would happen if the animals turned into a footman in Cinderella wanted to stay human? While this story doesn't involve him directly, it does pose the question of whether the animal friends wanted to remain human or not.Īnouk is one of these animals turned human, she works for Mada Vittoria who's a witch. We know all the fairy tales by now, but have you ever wondered about the 'animal friends' the princesses had. Megan Shepherd's Grim Lovelies is a unique fantasy read that is a blend of all things fairy tales. I was in no way compensated for this review. I received this ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest and voluntary review. Grim Lovelies, where secrets have been long buried, friends can becomeĮnemies, and everything-especially humanity-comes at a price. New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd, Grim Lovelies is anĮpic and glittering YA fantasy. Succeed, they could be more powerful than anyone ever bargained for. If theyįail, they will lose the only lives they’ve ever known…but if they The real killer before the spell keeping them human fades away. Pursued through Paris by the underground magical society knownĪs the Haute, Anouk and her fellow Beasties only have three days to find

Now, the world she always dreamed of is rife withĭanger. That is, until one day sheįinds her mistress murdered in a pool of blood-and Anouk is accused of Life surrounded by dust bunnies and cinders serving Mada Vittora, theĮvil witch who spelled her into existence. Enchanted from animal to human girl and forbidden to ventureīeyond her familiar Parisian prison, Anouk is a Beastie: destined for a But Anouk can never have those things, because she is not really Themselves in fast cars, high fashion, and have the freedom to fall in Anouk envies the human world, where people known as Pretties lavish

The grim lovelies