Enchantée

Gita Trelease’s engrossing historical fantasy book Enchantée takes place in Paris in 1789. The streets are tangled with criminals, rebels, magicians, and beggars. After her parents are killed by smallpox, Camille Durbonne has to take care of her fragile sister and control her erratic brother. She turns leftover metal into cash by using small magic.

However, once her brother disappears with their money, Camille sneaks into Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI’s opulent court. She wagers there to protect her sister and herself. But she struggles with bitterness and the allure of Versailles while navigating aristocratic intrigue. When dark magic, liberty, and love converge, Camille must decide which course to take before Paris burns down.