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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
dark
funny
sad
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
A true enemies to lovers story BUT that ending was a criminal offense.
adventurous
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:
Yes
The final book in the trilogy đ„ș Not quite 5 stars for me, as the ending felt a bit rushed. But Iâm glad weâre getting a novella to address all the unanswered questions!
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this very much! I love Blythe and Fate, so much banter and a very lovely story. HOWEVER I didnât like the ending, it was dragging too much, it wasnât structured well, the tone and pacing completely changed abruptly. Also there is another book and this ends with a cliffhanger. Side note - I still need more from death and signa đ©đŠ
Welp⊠hello ugly crying again! But I need more from this story!! I need more of their Life! I need to see the happy ever after in more than one sentence at the end of the book!! Thatâs not fair!!! Running the whole book just to see ONE SENTENCE???
âWisteriaâ by Adalyn Grace serves as the captivating conclusion to the Belladonna trilogy, weaving a tale that balances deliberate character development with exhilarating plot twists.
The narrative centers on Blythe Hawthorne, a headstrong protagonist who refuses to be controlled by societal expectations, her protective father, or the enigmatic man to whom she finds herself bound. The initial chapters are meticulously crafted, allowing readers to delve deep into Blytheâs complex relationships and the intricacies of her world. This deliberate pacing lays a solid foundation, though some may find it unfolds more slowly than anticipated.
As the story progresses into its third act, the tempo accelerates dramatically. Grace introduces unexpected developments and a compelling new romance that injects fresh energy into the narrative. The previously established character dynamics evolve, leading to a series of events that are both thrilling and emotionally resonant.
While the measured beginning may require patience, it ultimately enriches the readerâs connection to the characters, making the climactic moments all the more impactful. âWisteriaâ is a testament to Adalyn Graceâs storytelling prowess, offering a satisfying and dynamic conclusion to the series.
The narrative centers on Blythe Hawthorne, a headstrong protagonist who refuses to be controlled by societal expectations, her protective father, or the enigmatic man to whom she finds herself bound. The initial chapters are meticulously crafted, allowing readers to delve deep into Blytheâs complex relationships and the intricacies of her world. This deliberate pacing lays a solid foundation, though some may find it unfolds more slowly than anticipated.
As the story progresses into its third act, the tempo accelerates dramatically. Grace introduces unexpected developments and a compelling new romance that injects fresh energy into the narrative. The previously established character dynamics evolve, leading to a series of events that are both thrilling and emotionally resonant.
While the measured beginning may require patience, it ultimately enriches the readerâs connection to the characters, making the climactic moments all the more impactful. âWisteriaâ is a testament to Adalyn Graceâs storytelling prowess, offering a satisfying and dynamic conclusion to the series.
Shattered. Destroyed. Ripped into a million pieces. Sobbing. Those are all the words that can describe me right now.
Things I loved:
Things I loved:
This is a story of two halves. There are 4 parts to this novel â the first two I LOVED and the last two parts that got me scrunching my face up several times.
Oh, I was eating up Blythe and Fateâs story. They are not lovers, they are WORSE. I was cackling, I was wheezing, I was so entertained by their endless spars, Fateâs plethora of derogatory nicknames, the enemies to lovers and sweet slow burn. I love Signa and Death, but Blythe and Fateâs story just had all the tropes I love: marriage of convenience and soulmates mixed with a little Howlâs Moving Castle and Beauty and the Beast. It was fan service, but it just worked so well and seeing them learn to love each other was so sweet. I was surprised by the low stakes, cozy vibes in Wisteria â itâs a very character driven book but it was entertaining all the same. Definitely something that would read well on a rainy day!
Seeing Fateâs coldness thaw for Blythe was so heartwarming. I was really convinced by the slow burn that developed between them as he softened and learned to open himself to love again. There are so many sweet and magical scenes in Wisteria that I would easily come back to. Fate is such a devoted LI and there was one scene that easily put him on my book bf list.
I came to love Blythe so much in this one as well. I like how fierce she is, but it comes from a place of passion, loyalty and love. I think this translated well through her relationship with Fate and I really liked how open she is with him as they navigated through fights, arguments and grief like a true married couple. It just felt so real and convincing. I also liked her father, Elijah more here as well. I wasnât convinced about their relationship in the first two books, but I felt the love both of them had here.
My main issue with Wisteria was the lack of plot and villain, and when the villain did appear halfway in, I regretted wishing for one. The antagonist was very weak with no development whatsoever. There was definitely a lot of potential, but it was never taken further, and sadly became another case of adding a villain for the sake of having one. I was a bit let down as Death and Fate were both characters that were so fleshed out, so this antagonist felt very cheap to me and felt like they were lazily thrown in to add some stakes to the novel. I didnât like the open ending with the antagonist either with loose ends and unanswered questions that seem to hint at a future novella? Iâm not quite sure. It definitely feels like a story that isnât finished.
Part 4 unfortunately was where the plot got lost to me. One book trope that peeves me is having characters return out of nowhere in the third act, and this book fell prey to that. There was absolutely no need for it to happen and it just made the book even more messier and had me going, ânooooo.â I really did love Wisteria, but the ending was so messy it left a sour feeling in my tongue finishing it.
To sum it up, Wisteria is a beautifully messy conclusion to the Belladonna series. Regardless, I still love the characters so much and love the notion of life and death and having things come full circle. Messy as it was, I feel like Wisteria would be the book I come back most to just for how cozy it was.
Oh, I was eating up Blythe and Fateâs story. They are not lovers, they are WORSE. I was cackling, I was wheezing, I was so entertained by their endless spars, Fateâs plethora of derogatory nicknames, the enemies to lovers and sweet slow burn. I love Signa and Death, but Blythe and Fateâs story just had all the tropes I love: marriage of convenience and soulmates mixed with a little Howlâs Moving Castle and Beauty and the Beast. It was fan service, but it just worked so well and seeing them learn to love each other was so sweet. I was surprised by the low stakes, cozy vibes in Wisteria â itâs a very character driven book but it was entertaining all the same. Definitely something that would read well on a rainy day!
Seeing Fateâs coldness thaw for Blythe was so heartwarming. I was really convinced by the slow burn that developed between them as he softened and learned to open himself to love again. There are so many sweet and magical scenes in Wisteria that I would easily come back to. Fate is such a devoted LI and there was one scene that easily put him on my book bf list.
I came to love Blythe so much in this one as well. I like how fierce she is, but it comes from a place of passion, loyalty and love. I think this translated well through her relationship with Fate and I really liked how open she is with him as they navigated through fights, arguments and grief like a true married couple. It just felt so real and convincing. I also liked her father, Elijah more here as well. I wasnât convinced about their relationship in the first two books, but I felt the love both of them had here.
My main issue with Wisteria was the lack of plot and villain, and when the villain did appear halfway in, I regretted wishing for one. The antagonist was very weak with no development whatsoever. There was definitely a lot of potential, but it was never taken further, and sadly became another case of adding a villain for the sake of having one. I was a bit let down as Death and Fate were both characters that were so fleshed out, so this antagonist felt very cheap to me and felt like they were lazily thrown in to add some stakes to the novel. I didnât like the open ending with the antagonist either with loose ends and unanswered questions that seem to hint at a future novella? Iâm not quite sure. It definitely feels like a story that isnât finished.
Part 4 unfortunately was where the plot got lost to me. One book trope that peeves me is having characters return out of nowhere in the third act, and this book fell prey to that. There was absolutely no need for it to happen and it just made the book even more messier and had me going, ânooooo.â I really did love Wisteria, but the ending was so messy it left a sour feeling in my tongue finishing it.
To sum it up, Wisteria is a beautifully messy conclusion to the Belladonna series. Regardless, I still love the characters so much and love the notion of life and death and having things come full circle. Messy as it was, I feel like Wisteria would be the book I come back most to just for how cozy it was.
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes