Belladonna

August 26, 2022

Belladonna (Belladonna, #1)

Book Info:

Belladonna (Belladonna #1) by Adalyn Grace

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Romance

Now out in paperback!

4/5 stars

Synopsis:

New York Times bestselling author Adalyn Grace brings to life a highly romantic, Gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal.

Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother’s restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.

However, Signa’s best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself, a fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from her side. Though he’s made her life a living hell, Death shows Signa that their growing connection may be more powerful—and more irresistible—than she ever dared imagine.

My review - I loved this authors other two books but I liked this one more. I just liked the vibe, it had some horror aspects that surprised me but I loved it! I also liked her death powers and the poison. The twists with the murder were really good and I did not see them coming. I expected more with Death and her from what I'd heard from others, I think there could've been more done there but it was also pleasantly a little spicy! I think this is more for the older side of YA. Felt like a fast read to me I really enjoyed it.

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Book Links:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55512738-belladonna

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Belladonna-Adalyn-Grace/dp/0316158232/

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/belladonna-adalyn-grace/1140276393

Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Belladonna-Adalyn-Grace/9780316158237

Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/belladonna/9780316158237-item.html

IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780316158237

About the Author:

Adalyn Grace is a New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth, which was named “2020’s biggest YA fantasy” by Entertainment Weekly.

Prior to becoming an author, Adalyn spent four years working in live theatre, acted as the managing editor of a nonprofit newspaper, and studied storytelling as an intern on Nickelodeon Animation’s popular series The Legend of Korra.

Local to San Diego, Adalyn spends her non-writing days by watching too much anime, and by playing video games with her dorky dog.