#gitatrelease

[booksiseeloveandread]

(Gifted) Enchantée by Gita Trelease . I know it’s past midnight, but happy publication day to Enchantée! I *LOVE* this book. It was one of my most anticipated releases of 2019, so I was really scared my expectations were too high, but it did not disappoint! It was very different from what I thought it would be like, in a good way! It was really nice to see historical fiction intertwined with fantasy, which I’ve never read before. Also, it was refreshing to read a fantasy book where a hero didn’t need to save the world, but where she just needs to save herself. And that’s all I’ll say about the story because you *need* to read it for yourself! Also the book pictured here is the review copy, I’m still waiting for my pre-order of the finished book to arrive, but if you haven’t seen the cover yet, go look it up because it’s gorgeous! 😍 . Thank you so much @mykindabook for sending me a copy! . . . #enchantee #gitatrelease #enchantée #mykindabook #macmillanchildrensbooks #historicalfiction #fiction #yalit #yafantasy #yabooks #versailles #fantasybooks #fantasyfiction #bookcover #bookobsessed #bookhoarder #bookaholic #bookstagram #bookreview #bookreviewer #reviewcopy #bookphotography #bookphoto #bookphotograph https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKuQN8n3UJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zrrocrury89l

[loganashleyauthor]

What's the best book you've read recently?. . I was very grateful to @storytellerscottage for allowing us to host our very first @onceuponabookclubbox live Book Club meeting on Friday evening. It was so wonderful to get to meet those of you who came and talk about books!. . I adored @gitatrelease 's debut novel, Enchantee so much that I included it in our February 2019 young adult box! I was so glad I was able to bring it to life for our readers and am so excited for the sequel!. . . . . . #thebookelves #bookstagram #books #book #ilovebooks #reading #read #gitatrelease #enchantee #frenchrevolution #magic #hotairballoon #storytellerscottage #booksbooksbooks #bookish #bookwormproblems #bookworm (at The Storyteller's Cottage) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvr6d6fn8h-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i6ced7l965dz

[theatricalreader]

“This was the Paris of the strivers, of those who dwelt low, not high. This was not the Paris of balloonists. It was her Paris, and it was the same as it had been this morning. But she, perhaps, was not.” -Gita Trelease . . . #bookobsessed #bookstagram #bookworm #bookish #bookishfeatures #bookcommunity #bookblogger #bookstagrammer #bookaholic #bookaesthetic #Enchanteé #GitaTrelease #bookstagramsbeatig #theatricalreader #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #books https://www.instagram.com/theatricalreader/p/Bvon0xXnRod/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wewuku4bhgy7

[writeralexapostol]

Five Stars for "Enchantée" by Gita Trelease! Click the link in my bio to read the full review. I can't wait for the sequel to come out!! #enchantée #liberté #gitatrelease #fivestarbook #amreadinghistoricalfiction #magicalbook #frenchrevolution #recommendedreading #bookreviewersofinstagram #bookreviewersofig #bookreviewblogger #bookreview #authorsofinsta #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorlife #readersofinsta #readerforlife #readerslife #writeralexapostol https://www.instagram.com/p/CADdUkLAKEH/?igshid=495yb0gz44w1

[ankevanzweel]

I recieved my April Book Case by @thebcase I'm loving everything about this box... Enchantee by Gita Trelease #thebcase #thebookcase #magic #popupbox #enchantee #gitatrelease #FANTASY #notebook #summer #darkcover #romancenovel #paperback #books #Subscriptionbookboxes #mustread #gold #byebyesummer #toberead #bookshelf #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammersouthafrica #bookstagrammersa #bookblogger #funkopop #starwars #heroes #harrypotter #spells #protego #funko #funkopopvinyl #funkobobblehead (at City of Matlosana) https://www.instagram.com/ankevanzweel/p/BxAJuNSAayo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rfvqdcsr0g8z

[lilnightmusic]

Running errands today, but wish I was spending time in books. ⚜️ I just ordered the UK copy of Enchantee. I really loved this book. Historical fantasy is my reading sweet spot right now. Have you read it yet? ⚜️ #enchantee #lisaeldridgemakeup #gitatrelease #historicalfantasy #yafantasy #yalit #bookdragon #booknerdigans #lovetoread #booksofinstagram #bookgram #bookishlove #fortheloveofbooks #becauseofreading #readersofinstagram #bookoftheday #bookstagramfeature #bookfeaturepage #lipstick #makeupjunkie #beautycommunity #bookflatlay #slaytheflatlay #ireadya #discoverunder10k #literatureandlipstick https://www.instagram.com/literaturelipstick/p/BvjssuQn3RM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=znk1asddabte

[zoejameswilliams]

A great #sbcollective meeting @swanseastones with Twitter Guy and #swansea #bookbloggers We were gifted Great books to review from the #bookpublishers and emersed in good bookish conversation 😍 #viper #bexhogan @hachettekids #thequietattheendoftheworld #laurenjames @walkerbooksya #wardoctor #davidnott @panmacmillan #enchantee #gitatrelease @macmillankidsuk #thegroundsman #lynnbuckle @epoque_press https://www.instagram.com/p/BujPLdqnWn5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=40rr59y72mu2

[thecatandthekindle]

Review: Enchantée by Gita Trelease

I received a free ecopy of this book in return for an honest review. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity.

I requested this book because I’ve always been interested in Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution. I thought it would be interesting to read a book based in that time period, but not restricted to the nobility. To get an idea of what it was like for the ordinary French people at that time. In that respect I was not disappointed. The build up to the revolution was tense and it was not nearly so sudden as I had imagined. I have no idea how much of the book was accurate and how much fantasy but the descriptions were gorgeous. Throw in magic and I should have been enthralled by this book. However, a healthy dislike of the main character turned the book into a chore.

Camille, is using magic to turn scrap metal temporarily into coins so she can buy food for herself and her sister. When things become even more desperate she turns to more dangerous tactics, disguising herself as nobility in order to gamble at the palace. A handsome balloonist she meets in the street, turns up at Versailles and it becomes clear they are both keeping secrets, and being a magician at court turns out to be more dangerous than she could possibly have imagined.

Unfortunately, I just could not connect to the characters. Camille, is relatively conscienceless caring little for those she swindles. Though she purports to support the revolution but does little even when in a position to do so. Camille’s sister Sophie is incredibly self involved. Even the love interest, Lazare is more interested in his own ambitions than those starving around him.

There were long periods with little going on and I really struggled to get through the whole book. I felt, was that there was too much ‘tell’ and not enough ‘show’ and characters in the book are generally underdeveloped. I never felt invested in the anyone’s fate.

Having said that, Trelease has built a rich world, where magic has consequences. Her descriptions of Versailles were physically detailed and the idea of characters straddling both sides of the revolution was fascinating. I would have liked to have seen more historical details and timeline, knowing that Bastille day was coming, certainly leant tension to the story.

If you are looking for a historical romance with not too much depth to weigh you down, then tiptoe through The Tuileries with this one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

[thereaderbee]

💌 How about a #SundayShelfie and a Weekly #BookHaul post all in one today?? - Did you get any new books this week?? Thanks to my birthday and a few awesome publishers, I had another pretty great book haul this week! It’s a nice selection of new releases, upcoming books, and an older book as well. I’m so excited to read all of these!! Take a peek and see if there’s anything you’re interested i checking out! . Here’s my book haul for this week: (Swipe right for a close up of each book as well!) . New Releases I Purchased: 📚 King of Scars by @lbardugo (Already devoured!* 📚99 Percent Mine by @sallythorneauthor (SO CUTE) 📚 The Lost Girls of Paris by @pamjenoff . New-to-Me Books: (Birthday Gift!) 📚 Grave Mercy by @rllafevers . Upcoming Releases: (From Publishers) 📚The Beast’s Heart by @leife.shallcross (5/3) 📚 Fumbled by @alexambooks (4/23) ** Proved by @berkleyromance . 📚 Serious Moonlight by @j3nn_benn (4/16) ** Provided by @simonteen . 📚 Enchantee by @gitatrelease (2/5) ** Provided by @flatiron_books . 📚 Bloodwitch by @stdennard (2/12) ** Provided by @torteen . . For more information on all of these books, check out my *Weekly Wrap Up & Book Haul* post on my blog! (Link in bio!) - - Did you get any new books this week?? Tell me all about them! - - #newbook #bookmail #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookphoto #bookstagramfeature #currentlyreading #amreading #bookstack #yabooks #shelfie https://www.instagram.com/p/BtbgdBkHZ_9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kc59ebhvx8tl

[booksofwonder]

To all of today’s releases: Happy #BookBirthday!! We can’t wait to read all of you!! • Pictured here: 📚 ENCHANTÉE by @gitatrelease 📚 STOLEN TIME by @vegarollins 📚 FAME, FATE, AND THE FIRST KISS by @kasiewest 📚 NO ONE HERE IS LONELY by #SarahEverett 📚 ON THE COME UP by @angiethomas 📚 DARK OF THE WEST by @spitfirewriter 📚 THE ANTIDOTE by @shelleysackier 📚 LADY SMOKE by @lauraksebastian 📚 THE WEIGHT OF OUR SKY by @yesitshanna • • • • • • #newrelease #newreleasetuesday #yalit #youngadult #ireadya #bookstagram #instabook #igreads #igbooks #bibliophile #booklover #booklovers #bookworm #booknerd #booknerdigans #booklion #bookish (at Books Of Wonder) https://www.instagram.com/booksofwonder/p/BthNrOkBAD8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pz25k8c0006m

[prernapickett-writer]

My weekend read! I'm so excited to dive into #enchantee by @gitatrelease! This cover is beyond gorgeous and so far the words in the first few pages match it! Can't wait to read more. #whatimreading #books #booklover #bookrecs #reader #readerlife #readersofinstagram #readersofig #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #yafiction https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAioZonyjo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=95uum4mlyll1

[writeralexapostol]

Best quote from Enchanter so far! #gitatrelease #enchantée #amreading #amreadinghistoricalfiction #amreadingfantasy #readinglist2020 #readersofinsta #readerslife #readersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LhvOEAxbT/?igshid=ahcwnzqsk0a6

[ankevanzweel]

🌼 Happy Friday Everyone 🌼 . . . Any exciting plans this weekend? . For me I'm just gonna try to relax.... . . Featured book Enchantee by Gita Trelease . . #sabookstagram #booksofinstagram #southafricanbookstagrammer #sabookstagram #instagrambooklover #instagrambooks #mustlovebooks #fortheloveofbooks #yabooks #youngadultreader #ya #youngadult #ilovereading #bookworm #bookadict #bookishitem #bookaholic #mybookishworlds #bookbookbook #bookstagramcommunity #bookobsessed #booksofinsta #bookobession #readstagram #readmorebooks #booksarelife #enchantee #gitatrelease https://www.instagram.com/p/CB5MecvA_CQ/?igshid=11md6ri0sst9m

[lilnightmusic]

Books are better with a bit of magic. ⚜️ Enchantee by @gitatrelease is exactly the kind of book I needed. The magic system was incredible. I loved the glitz of Versailles, tarnished by the darkness and selfishness. Camille’s relationships were complicated and real. I could have read about the parties and card games forever. This book was utterly delightful. ⚜️ Paired with @besamecosmetics Red Velvet. It’s the exact shade of Camille’s lips on the cover. So let them eat cake. ⚜️ What are you reading? ⚜️ #enchantee #gitatrelease #besamecosmetics #redvelvet #yafantasy #bookdragon #booknerdigans #lovetoread #booksofinstagram #bookgram #bookishlove #fortheloveofbooks #becauseofreading #readersofinstagram #bookoftheday #bookstagramfeature #bookfeaturepage #lipstick #igbeauty #photooftheday #makeupjunkie #lipsticklove #beautycommunity #bookflatlay #slaytheflatlay #ireadya #discoverunder10k #literatureandlipstick https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6yuX9Hs0I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l541e9y2413z

[dazzledbybooks]

Happy #mapmonday . Today I am showing off the map from Enchantee by @gitatrelease . Not only is this book amazing but this map is gorgeous so definitely check out this book. I will leave the synopsis below. . Synopsis: . A compellingly beautiful tale of magic, intrigue and deception, set against the backdrop of eighteenth-century Paris on the cusp of revolution. . Paris in 1789 is a labyrinth of twisted streets, filled with beggars, thieves, revolutionaries – and magicians . . . When seventeen-year-old Camille is left orphaned, she has to provide for her frail sister and her volatile brother. In desperation, she survives by using the petty magic she learnt from her mother. But when her brother disappears Camille decides to pursue a richer, more dangerous mark: the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. . Using dark magic Camille transforms herself into the ‘Baroness de la Fontaine‘ and presents herself at the court of Versaille, where she soon finds herself swept up in a dizzying life of riches, finery and suitors. But Camille’s resentment of the rich is at odds with the allure of their glamour and excess, and she soon discovers that she’s not the only one leading a double life . . . . Enchantée is a compelling historical fantasy and is Gita Trelease's debut novel. . My edition of Enchantee came from @litjoycrate . #lovebookbreakapril19 . #litjoycrate #litjoycrateunboxing #sharethelitjoy #litjoyartistseries #litjoyartseries #bookbox #litjoy #gitatrelease #enchantee #openbook #maps #youngadultbooks #subscriptionaddiction #wordsonapage #artwork #bookish #bookishart #bookishmaps — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2vuwGrw

[thereaderbee]

❄️ Bookworms! Did you know that #Enchantee by @gitatrelease releases NEXT WEEK?! Have you pre-ordered your copy yet? If so, you can submit your receipt to the link below and receive a copy of this gorgeous hot air ballon print! (Swipe to see more of the print!) If you haven’t yet pre-ordered yet, you still have time! What are you waiting for?? Go get it!! - https://read.macmillan.com/promo/enchanteepreorder/ - - #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookphoto #bookstagramfeature #currentlyreading #amreading #flatlay #yabooks #newbook #macmillan #preorder #newrelease https://www.instagram.com/p/BtRlFwRnzhv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11o3erkrmzad1