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    The Beautiful and the Cursed

    Written by Page Morgan

    Narrated by Katharine McEwan

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    Fans of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series and Lauren Kate's Fallen novels will devour The Beautiful and the Cursed, a wholly original interpretation of gargoyle lore.

    After a bizarre accident, Ingrid Waverly is forced to leave London with her mother and her younger sister, Gabby, trading a world full of fancy dresses and society events for the unfamiliar city of Paris.

    In Paris there are no grand balls or glittering parties for Ingrid, and, disturbingly, the house her twin brother, Grayson, was sent ahead to secure for the family isn't a house at all. It's an abandoned abbey, its roof lined with stone gargoyles that could almost be mistaken for living, breathing creatures.

    And Grayson is missing.

    Yet no one seems worried about his whereabouts save for Luc, a devastatingly handsome servant at their new home.

    Ingrid is sure her twin isn't dead--she can feel it deep in her soul--but she knows he's in grave danger, and that it's up to her and Gabby to find him before all hope is lost.

    The path to Grayson will be twisted, leading Ingrid to discover dark secrets and otherworldly truths that, once uncovered, can never again be buried.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMay 14, 2013
    ISBN9780385363914
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    • 5/5
      The Beautiful And The CursedByPage MorganMy " in a nutshell" summary...Gargoyles...demons...hellhounds...sweet young girls...need I say more?My thoughts after reading this book...Ingrid, Gabby, Grayson...siblings...sent to Paris to help their mother establish a gallery. Grayson and Ingrid are twins...Grayson is sent ahead of time to get things prepared. This is also that era of long dresses, carriages, candles...that sort of thing. Sounds rather boring...ordinary...whatever...until we meet a boy...Luc...who is already at the abbey where they will all live. The abbey is sacred, old, and surrounded by GARGOYLES! Back to Luc...he is a gargoyle who has people to protect...and one of these people is Grayson who has disappeared! Simply put...Grayson has been taken to the Underworld where only terror exists. This awakens some powers in Ingrid...who only wants to get him back. The best thing about this book are the gargoyles...and there are tons of them...there are also demons and good angels who...by the way...are not so nice. There is a bad angel at the heart of all this who probably puts Lucifer to shame. Lucifer is not in this book but other demons and hellhounds are.What I loved about this book...I thought this concept of gargoyles protecting humans was fantastic! The relationship between Ingrid and Luc...oh my goodness...quite innocent yet exciting. The way the gargoyles changed from their human forms and back again...amazing. There are secret societies and people to trust and people not to trust. Ingrid is an amazing character...she has unknown powers that are literally making everyone crazed. She will do anything to protect her brother and sister. And then...there are the strange birthmarks she shares with Grayson and others. What do the birthmarks mean? Oh me oh my!What I did not love...The hellhounds were not my favorite characters. They have a tendency to rip everyone into pieces. Ick! Final thoughts...I loved this book. It was different, chilling, scary and so good. It ended with a question so I am hoping there will be another. Readers of YA should really be excited about this book. It's unique and just really good!
    • 5/5
      Background: Ingrid and her family have recently moved to Paris for her mother to open a gallery like she has wished for forever. Her son has gone ahead to set up house and when Ingrid and her mother and sister arrive they find Grayson missing and without clues there is no way to find him. Ingrid and Gabby are whisked into a world of the supernatural, demons and gargoyles fighting a good versus evil battle that will never see closure.Review: This was a beautiful book, the Gothic genre was wonderfully done and gargoyles are a paranormal entity you do not find very often in YA books, unlike the reoccurring zombies and vampires lately. Morgan sets a detailed picture of Paris past and builds the supernatural world in a spectacular fashion.The story is told from all the children, Ingrid, Grayson, and Gabby take their turns to chronicle the going ons of their lives and the strange things happening to them all. Each has their own secrets and interesting personality. Ingrid is reserved but strong, Gabby is stubborn and rebellious as the youngest, and Grayson is often stupid and too trusting, but interesting because there wasn't too much from his POV. He is still mysterious.I went into this book thinking it was going to be a stand-alone and was excited because I love stand-alones these days where many are not... and then realized I was wrong. Which actually did not upset me too much because there is still so much to learn about the story and the characters.I really enjoyed the characters and the male counterparts to the girls, but did have some logistical issues with the plot. Everything really spans from the Waverly's returning to Paris...right place, right time kind of thing...and I can't stand that. I mean what would be the case if only Grayson comes to Paris and that is it? or only Ingrid? or none of the family? This really irks me because the plot and timing all depends on their family. I can only hope the author writes in how it all came to be and why they are there at the right time in later installments. I will have to read to find out.This is a Young Adult series called the Dispossessed. The Beautiful and the Cursed is the first book in the series.
    • 3/5
      It's the turn of the century and Ingrid Waverly moves to Paris from London in disgrace. Not only did the boy she loved propose to her best friend, but she is also blamed in burning down said best friend's house (which was a total accident). Seeing no other option, the Waverly family relocates with Grayson, Ingrid's twin brother, going ahead to make preparations. When the rest of the family arrive to move into their new home, Grayson is missing and no one is concerned because of his reputation for partying and disappearing for days at a time. Enter Luc, a servant with an attitude problem and a deep, dark secret. Of course he's gorgeous and Ingrid is inexplicably drawn to him. Her little sister Gabriella sense there is something weird about him and that he knows more than he lets on. Can Luc help them find their lost brother?The Beautiful and the Damned is the debut novel of Page Morgan and the beginning of a series. Although not a perfect novel. I found it to be enjoyable. Gargoyles are the focus creature and they prove to be a welcome change to the typical werewolves and vampires. They protect a certain piece of consecrated land and are obligated to protect the humans that live there. They also have the ability to transform from human form to grotesque winged gargoyle form. All of the gargoyles are people who killed a clergyperson in their life and have to spend eternity in service and atonement. Heaven and hell, demons and angels are major figures in the novel. Angels aren't the beautiful, serene creatures we usually imagine, but cold, hard, and cruel. The prose is engaging and kept my attention even with the inconsistencies and annoyances.I had quite a few problems with the novel. Ingrid is generally likeable and lauded for being pragmatic and sensible. All of that goes to hell when she meets Luc, who is abrasive, arrogant, and rude. There is no rational reason why she would ever look at him twice in addition to the social constructs separating them. The instalove I hate so very very much is in full force here, totally going against what defines Ingrid as a character. Although gargoyles have a different mythos than vampires, the gargoyle-human relationship has a very similar dynamic to vampire-human relationships: the same angst, the same issues with age, the danger of being involved with him, etc. I was expecting something much different like a relationship actually built on getting to know each other instead the same old Romeo and Juliet crap.The Beautiful and the Cursed is a typical paranormal romance. The only thing that really sets it apart is the use of gargoyles and the beautiful gothic flavor and setting. I was expecting something more, so I was a little disappointed. I would read the next book in the series, but I would check it out from the library.
    • 4/5
      More of my reviews can be found here at my blog: Take Me Away...I'm not a huge fan of historical fiction, but when I saw that this book featured gargoyles, I knew I didn't have a choice. I HAD to read this. I never expected to love it as much as I did though. Historical fiction is one of those genres that are hard to get right. You have to research the way everyone walked, talked, and acted as well as the world that you're trying to portray. It seems like there's so much more that goes into it besides just getting your story across. And Page Morgan did just that. She not only created an amazing story, but one that "Took me Away" all the way to Paris in 1899. For a time while I was reading this it rained and it completely finished out the setting. Dark, gloomy, and not knowing what to expect. It was so good. Even though the genre was so amazingly executed, that wasn't what kept me coming back to this book. It was the fresh, unique paranormal creature that had me hooked. If you know me, I DESPISE vampires and werewolves because they're "the norm" and I don't like reading about them anymore. They've just been over done. So when I heard this was about gargoyles, I desperately wanted to read this. (I had a WoW post for this and it appeared on a TTT post or two of mine.) That's just how excited I was about the fact that something new was coming to the scene. And the best part of all was the action. It was action packed and I simply devoured it. I believe I lost all ten nails at the end. I was so nervous! Morgan really knows how to draw a reader in! The action plus the descriptions she gave is enough to give anyone nightmares. (That horse and Bertrand scene definitely gave me some!) This book is the poster for paranormal reads. It has a great villain a unique paranormal creature, and a world filled with drama. This read is truly epic. The only thing I didn't like was the romantic tension in the book that actually blossomed in the end but between the wrong people! Ugh what I was looking for never amounted to anything!(Between Luc and Ingrid!) Gah I was so excited when they finally did that one thing, but then after that nothing else happened. I was definitely crushed. Hopefully in the rest of the series we'll get more of them. I am definitely a fan of them together! It's obvious I was a huge fan of this one. This debut by Morgan is a force to be reckoned with. The next book in the series is another one I cannot wait for. With this novel, Morgan has earned a spot in my favorite new to me authors.
    • 5/5
      I am not ashamed to admit that I have a deep-seated love for historical stories. In middle school and high school, I literally devoured everything historical romance; there's just something about the setting, the history, the way the world worked back then, that really speaks to me and catches my interest. Throw in something paranormal - in this case, gargoyles - and I'm immediately sold. As soon as The Beautiful and the Cursed was brought to my attention, it instantly went on my to-read list, and I then proceeded to wait impatiently for its release. I am so happy to report that my wait was worth it, because I really loved this book a lot.One thing I love that seems to be fairly prominent in historical tales nowadays are the headstrong ladies who tend to be our main narrators. In The Beautiful and the Cursed, we actually get two of these ladies: The Sisters' Waverly, Ingrid and Gabby. Both girls were strong, stubborn, and dealing with some personal emotions that made them feel very human and real, and really pulled me in. Ingrid is hurting because her twin brother, Grayson, is missing, and no one seems to be the slightest bit interested in finding him. She's also dealing with some interesting abilities and strange occurrences, not the least of which is finding out that Luc, one of her families' servants, is a gargoyle who's sworn to protect her and the members of her family and household. For Gabby, it's a disquieting feeling that she doesn't quite belong, and some feelings for a certain arrogant Scotsman who drives her crazy. Romance is definitely an important aspect of this book, but it's not the only thing that drives the story and keeps the plot moving, which was another thing that I really enjoyed. Also, this seems to actually be a case where the forbidden love trope is used exceedingly well, as is the love triangle. I might have a favorite boy to root for, but I can't wait to see how everything plays out and ultimately ends.This book has a fantastic gothic atmosphere underlying everything going on, from the town of Paris itself to the secret societies hiding in plain sight. Of course, nothing says gothic quite like gargoyles, right? The fantastic thing is, these aren't your usual gargoyles. Named The Dispossessed, there is a fascinating mythology that accompanies these winged  beings, and I loved getting a glimpse into why Luc (and the other gargoyles we meet) lives the way he lives and acts the way he acts. The entire dichotomy between angels, gargoyles and demons was a truly unique concept that was so refreshingly new to the YA paranormal genre that I literally ate it up. Hooray for new ideas! This is also a case where multiple point of views actually works to the story's advantage, because I don't think it would have been half the book if we hadn't been able to see things through Luc's eyes.The Beautiful and the Cursed is a book that was seemingly written just for me. Featuring amazing historical flourishes, unique paranormal creatures, and a thrilling and engrossing mystery, there's enough in this book to keep pretty much every reader engaged. Throw in several swoon-worthy boys and stubborn, strong girls, as well as an amazingly well done forbidden romance, and you've pretty much guaranteed that this is a book that I will be talking about for a while.
    • 5/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.Quick & Dirty: Beautiful unique paranormal story with an amazing cast of characters, an intriguing historical setting, a suspenseful mystery, all intertwined with wonderful romance. This has been one of my favorite reads this year and a must read for all fans of YA paranormal books.Opening Sentence: The boy was late.The Review:The Waverly family has recently relocated to the gothic city of Paris. It is the year 1899 and the streets of Paris are unsafe. Girls have been disappearing all over the city and all that the police can find is shredded remains of them. Something supernatural is at work and the Waverly siblings are stepping right into the action.Ingrid Waverly couldn’t be happier to leave London. After a horrible accident that left her reputation and heart in tatters, Ingrid is glad to have a new start. They move into a very old Abbey that is falling apart. It is lined with stone gargoyles that seem all too real, and a servant boy that is far too intriguing. Entering into a world full of supernatural creatures, Ingrid discovers that she has powers that possibly make her not totally human. I loved Ingrid, she was full of spirit and loyalty. She has always been told that she is the epitome of beauty, but she never uses that to her advantage, if anything she finds it annoying. She is funny and charming with the perfect amount of spunk. Once you get past her hard outer shell, Ingrid is easy to love and connect with.Luc is a 327 year old gargoyle. He has been assigned to protect the L’Abbaye Saint-Dismas and all the humans that reside there. His new charges are none other than the famous Waverly family. There is something different about the Waverly sisters, but Luc can’t quite figure out what. Ingrid is insufferable, but beautiful. Luc has never been so drawn to a human before. Gabby is reckless, but somehow familiar. She reminds him of someone he cared about long ago, someone he tries not to think about. As a gargoyle, you aren’t required to care about your humans just protect them, but Luc finds himself caring more about these girls than he should. Luc is dark, mysterious, and a little rough around the edges. His loyalty is endearing and I found myself easily falling in love with him. As parts of his tale unfold, I found myself broken hearted for him and I am really hoping he gets a happy ending.Grayson Waverly, the heir to the Earl of Brickton has gone missing. He left a few months before his family to set things up for them to move. Four days ago he went to a party and has failed to return home. He is your average rebellious heir that drinks too much and enjoys the company of female companions. He will go on binges from time to time, but he always finds his way home. This time Grayson is in far more trouble, he is in a place that no human or gargoyle dare enter. There are only glimpses of Grayson throughout the story so you don’t get to know him as well as the rest of the family, but he still played a very important role. I am interested to get to know more of his story in the sequel.Gabby Waverly is young and inexperienced, but she loves the idea of a new adventure. She is the youngest of the siblings and has always felt a little out of place. With her brother missing, she wants nothing more than to help rescue him, but she has no idea how to fight supernatural creatures. She decides that the best way to learn is to put on her charm and find someone that will teach her, but being adventuress is harder than Gabby could ever have imagined. I adored Gabby, she is very headstrong and has a spunky attitude. She is beautiful, confident, connected with her instantly and can’t wait to get inside her head again.This was an amazing book. From page one, I was hooked and I couldn’t put the book down. The story is told from multiple POV’s, which usually I don’t like, especially a first book in a series, but Morgan did a wonderful job helping me to love each character right away. There are many more characters that I loved but if I was to mention them all this review would be far too long. I loved the setting, it was historical and set in Paris. Morgan did a wonderful job making me feel like I was really there and the scenes were easy to imagine in my head. The romance was beautifully done and developed nice and slow. The action and mystery were suspenseful and very intriguing. The plot was full of twists and surprises that kept me turning page after page until I was finished. The ending was perfect, you got resolution but you also were left wanting to know so much more. This has been one of my favorite reads this year and I can’t wait for the sequel. I would highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys a good YA paranormal book, it will not disappoint.Notable Scene:No. It wasn’t a man. It was some sort of monster.Its jaw sprang wide to emit a coarse growl, the sound of stones scraping and digging into a pane of glass.“No!” Grayson strained to free himself. “Stop!”The creature tore one of Grayson’s sleeves back, ripping it along the seam.“You will come to understand,” the hooded woman said, her voice glassy and calm over Grayson’s screams. “This is all for the best.”The creature snapped its head forward and punched its fangs through Grayson’s flesh.FTC Advisory: Delacorte Books for Young Readers/Random House provided me with a copy of The Beautiful and the Cursed. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 4/5
      Ingrid and her family arrive in Paris. Ingrid's twin brother Grayson has arranged a place for them to live but he seems to have vanished. The story involves gargoyles, vampires, demons etc.