The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

The Belles

The Belles #1

Dhonielle Clayton

448 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orleans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orleans, the people are born gray, they are born damned, and only with the help of a...

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Moods

adventurous 66%
mysterious 65%
dark 43%
tense 37%
emotional 28%
challenging 14%
reflective 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 34% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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