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A review by kaceyjaceyxd
For Whom The Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As a fan of the Hell’s Belles series on TikTok, I thoroughly enjoyed this glimpse into Lily’s (and Sharkie’s/Bel’s) life before the series began. Jaysea Lynn does an outstanding job of creating scenes that make you laugh, cry, blush, and everything in between.
Following Lily’s journey through the Afterlife and watching how the other characters I’ve grown to know and love on TikTok fit into the narrative was fantastic. I truly struggled to put this book down and focus on real life, because the story and descriptions felt so real. The struggles are relatable, the celebrations are just familiar enough, and I loved the little Easter egg at the very end (again, especially as someone who follows the series!)
Following Lily’s journey through the Afterlife and watching how the other characters I’ve grown to know and love on TikTok fit into the narrative was fantastic. I truly struggled to put this book down and focus on real life, because the story and descriptions felt so real. The struggles are relatable, the celebrations are just familiar enough, and I loved the little Easter egg at the very end (again, especially as someone who follows the series!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Self harm, Car accident