As a French teacher, I was super stoked to read an advanced copy of We are the Beasts by Gigi Griffis. Like the French TV series Murder In, this book has an intriguing tie-in to a real-life legend from 18th century France.  Full of rich descriptions, the dialogue of this Y.A. novel feels modern and accessible. Themes of sisterhood and women’s empowerment intertwine to make this mystery resonate with today’s readers.