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Belladonna

Adalyn Grace

3.99 AVERAGE


2 of 5 ⭐️

Very superficial and predictable romance and fantasy, even though that’s indeed something i expect from a (real) YA fantasy, so yes

it was not for me bc it looked like there was the need to try to make the book be more than it actually is… and also bc i am a 27 yo reading a YA yk but even though i always try my best to rate taking that in mind
dark mysterious medium-paced

I was actually surprised by how much I wanted to continue reading this book. It's the kind of YA that is good to read at a later age and doesn't have childish 'I like him but does he like me???' teenage angst in it, although there's a bit of a romantic subplot/triangle thing going on. (One side kind of doesn't develop?) I don't know, you have to read the story to see what I mean.

So as Signa is an interesting character to follow (it's a pity that the family she ends up in is so broken), and the murder plot is so intriguing, I'd definitely recommend this book to both younger and older readers.

4.25 stars

Happy Reading!
dark emotional
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
medium-paced
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I picked up this book without reading the synopsis and was pleasantly surprised. The blend of mystery and horror was fantastic, and the story moved along at a compelling pace. The characters were intriguing and held my attention, though I felt the romantic element was a letdown. What was labeled as a romance felt more like a one-sided relationship.

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated