All of this just intrigues Ethan more and more. Weird stuff starts happening: windows shatter, light bulbs short out, and Gatlin experiences the weirdest weather patterns this side of El Niño. It doesn't help that Lena's the niece of the town shut-in, Macon Ravenwood. Gatlin doesn't take kindly to new folk, especially if they're different from the cookie-cutter template that seems to have stamped out all of Gatlin's residents. Unfortunately for Lena, Ethan's the only one looking forward to meeting her. He loves this dream girl, even though he has no idea who she is. No, literally, he's dreaming of a new girl.Įthan's been having mysterious dreams, dreams of a girl falling, and Ethan failing to save her. He's sick of these interchangeable cheerleaders, led by the insufferable Emily Asher, and he's dreaming of someone new, smart, and interesting. Ethan's excited to meet the new girl-as a member of the Jackson High basketball team, Ethan is expected to date in his social circle. Yeah, that's how Lena rolls.Įthan and Link spot Lena and her morbid motor on the way to school. But that changes pretty quickly when Lena Duchannes rolls into town. Oh, and there's a mysterious unknown song on his iPod called 'Sixteen Moons' that appears and disappears at random.Īside from that, nothing ever happens in Gatlin. Ethan just bums around town, hanging out with his best friend, Link, playing basketball, and reading.

Ethan's mom died in a car accident recently, so he lives alone with his dad and their long-time housekeeper, Amma. Sixteen-year-old Ethan Wate has lived in the small town of Gatlin, South Carolina his whole life. Beautiful Creatures Summary Getting to Know All About You

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia