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A Great and Terrible Beauty

A Great and Terrible Beauty
by Libba Bray
Hardcover: Dec 2003,
416 pages.
Paperback: Mar 2005,
432 pages.

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Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Tanea Choudhury
This book it wonderful! Couldn't put it down till I found out what happened. I recommand this for teens
looking for mystery and romance packed into one book. What made me buy this book was the life Gemma led.
And of course the visions she recieves; who wouldn't want to be special in a mystical way.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Chloe
I was looking for a book to read after I had read the Harry Potter series. I thought that all the other books I had started after reading Harry Potter were boring, but then I read the preview for this book. I bought it, and had it finished in 3 days. It was a great read! I wish Libba Bray had more books out!!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Anna
My grandma gave me "A Great And Terrible Beauty" though my mother misuderstood her and thought it was for my dad. Thankfully before he got around to reading it my older sister, who works in the children section of a book store, informed her that our dad might not enjoy a book of romance and mystery aimed for teenaged girls. I however have greatly enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone who's looking for an excellent read.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Elizabeth-12
I was at Target going thru books when "A Great And Terrible Beauty's" cover caught my eye. This book is a rare treat; guranteed to leave the reader spellbound after each chapter. Extremely well written; this is a book that you want to read again and again and again! Filled with romance, fantasy, and suspense; this is one of those books you'll be up until 5 o'clock in the morning with. And with the promise of another book on the way you definitley don't want to miss out on the action! Try this book; you won't be sorry!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Lauren Beckert
great book.. i loved it

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Kelsey
I loved this book. The plot was suspenseful and left you screaming for more. I can't wait for the next book.
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