This book is so difficult and complicated to review, because while the story was ultimately ... interesting, it just never really panned out the way it could have. 
 The idea between a strange newcomer to town immediately falling in with the untouchable family on the top of the hill certainly isn't new to literature or film, and neither does it offer enough oomph without a really excellent framework of characters and backstory. 
 The Graces tries to accomplish all of this, but comes up flat in terms of character development and this is really where the book has its' biggest issues. I liked the writing, I liked the pacing, and I read the book in a feverish two days. I wanted to know what would happen, although I didn't particularly care about how it impacted the characters. 
 I think the biggest thing I could say is that this would have been a much stronger novel had it been a standalone, rather than the beginning of a series (maybe a duology? I'm not sure.) If I had the complete story in front of me, or if it was in front of you, I think I would say that you should give it a go - it's not an awful book by any means, and it shows a lot of promise for further books from this author. But I wouldn't necessarily say you need to pick this one up first thing on release day; it might be okay to wait to see what comes out of further installments before deciding to commit. 
 ALL OF THAT BEING SAID, THOUGH: 
 I really would be interested in seeing this as a film! I think with the right casting and believable chemistry, it most definitely has the potential to be a particularly fun and campy girls night in movie! 
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