The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

The Belles

The Belles #1

Dhonielle Clayton

480 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

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

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Moods

adventurous 67%
mysterious 67%
dark 45%
tense 39%
emotional 29%
challenging 15%
reflective 12%
hopeful 9%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 21%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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