The Glamourist by Luanne G. Smith
Series : The Vine Witch Series #2
Genre : Fantasy, Fiction
Series : The Vine Witch Series #2
Genre : Fantasy, Fiction
Publisher : Brilliance Audio
A spellbinding novel of bloodlines, self-discovery, and redemption by
the author of the Washington Post bestseller The Vine Witch.
Abandoned as a child in turn-of-the-century Paris, Yvette Lenoir has
longed to uncover the secrets of her magical heritage and tap her
suppressed powers. But what brave and resourceful Yvette has done to
survive the streets has made her a fugitive. With a price on her head, she
clings to a memento from her past—what she believes to be a grimoire
inherited from the mother she never knew. To unlock the secrets of her
past, Yvette trusts in one woman to help solve the arcane riddles among
its charmed pages.
Elena Boureanu is the vine witch of Château Renard, noted for its
renowned wines. Even as she struggles with her own bloodline—and its
poisonous threat to her future—Elena can’t ignore a friend on the run.
Joined by a cunning thief, the proprietor of an enchanted-curio shop, and
a bewitching black cat, Elena and Yvette are determined to decode Yvette’s
mysterious keepsake. But what restless magic will be unleashed? And what
are Yvette and Elena willing to risk to become the witches they were
destined to be?
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This was an amazing follow-up to The Vine Witch! I read The Vine Witch a
few months back, when I came across the book on some Kindle Unlimited
recommendations list and I was immediately captivated by Luanne G. Smith's
beautiful writing! So, I was quite excited when I got a chance to read
Yvette's story early!
Though this book can be easily read as a standalone, I'd definitely
suggest reading The Vine Witch before, as it is much more enjoyable that
way and you become familiar with the characters and the atmosphere!
The Glamourist follows the story of Yvette Lenoir, a young witch who
doesn't know much about her heritage or magic as she was abandoned by her
mother at a young age. This book picks up after the events of The Vine
Witch and though Elena(the protagonist of the previous book) has cleared
her name, her ex-inmates Yvette and Sidra are still fugitives.
Yvette has landed back in Paris, the same place where it all started, and
she realises that she wishes to find out more about her mother and her
magic. While she sets out on her quest to find some answers, Elena has
some problems with her registration as a vine witch. As she's a poison
witch according to her bloodline, the ministry refuses to let her practice
as a vine witch. But if she's willing to find Yvette and turn her in, her
license would be reinstated.
Caught between her desire to practice her calling and the reluctance to
betray the woman she sees as a friend, Elena has some tough decisions to
make!
To be honest, I didn't really like Yvette at first and found her too
flighty, but as I kept reading she grew on me and I began to fall in love
with her character! Her journey to find herself and her lost heritage was
really beautiful! I loved how she never lost courage and faith in herself
despite the things that she's been through!
I also loved Elena's path to self-discovery in this one! She's stuck in
the middle of things and though she loves being a vine witch, the magic in
her blood which makes her a poison with also calls to her. Her soon
to-be-mother-in-law was a treat! I was kinda scared that Jean Paul's
mother might not be likable, but it turned out to be the opposite! She was
so sweet and fun!
While The Vine Witch was a bit slower in pace and steeped in magic, the
action in this book picks up after the first quarter and the mystery is
very compelling! And anyone who knows me would tell you that I'm a huge
romance fan, but surprisingly I was quite happy with the author's decision
to not pursue a romance in this book. It was mainly about Yvette and
Elena's journeys and I was happy with that! Henri's infatuation with
Yvette came across as puppy love to me and there wasn't any time to
develop a meaningful relationship between them, unlike Elena and Jean
Paul's story in The Vine Witch.
In the end, things were wrapped up neatly and I was satisfied that most of
the things were resolved! I'm also really excited for Sidra's book next as
she's such an interesting character (and a jinn!). Hope we get to read it
soon!
*I was provided with an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest
review*
Luanne G. Smith is the author of THE VINE WITCH, a fantasy novel about
witches, wine, and revenge set in early 20th century France, and the
forthcoming second book in the series, THE GLAMOURIST. She’s lucky enough
to live in Colorado at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, where
she enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, a glass of wine at the end of the
day, and finding the magic in everyday life.
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