A review by junejunejulyjuly
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

4.0

This is a cleverly crafted Gothic Fantasy Romance Whodunnit. I thought I had it figured out but I did not. This book kept me engaged!! I listened to the audiobook which I highly recommend (well worth that monthly Audible credit). The FMC was a delight. And wouldn’t you know? Death fucks. Love to see it. A true Shadow Daddy through and through and one of the most tender MMCs ever. Also a sort of why choose (I guess it’s called). All the characters are so well developed, as is the world. I was taken aback as my prejudices against YA had me expecting less I suppose. True Gothic Horror vibes the likes of Du Maurier or Collins but done in a contemporary way that is also so poetic. Where’s Masterpiece Theatre when you need her? I loved it! I’ve recommended it to everyone who would listen to me rant about it. I’m excited to read Foxglove.