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A review by selectedfictions
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.25
This was a really engrossing read. I loved the Victorian creepy manor vibes and the Agatha Christie style who dunnit.
The premise of Signa being immune to Death and the object of death’s affections was so so good. I loved the imagery of him and the repositioning of being chilled as a promising and romantic thing. I have to admit I was a bit uncomfortable with her age and him knowing her from a baby, but it as far as this immortal/mortal age gap romance trope goes, this was handled quite well
I read this quickly and guessed at one of the reveals quite early on which I think lessened my enjoyment of that particular reveal at the climax. Although I didn’t guess who the murderer was.
The star of this book for me was Signa. I loved her journey and how she comes to question what she thought she wanted, because society conditioned her to want a particular life. Wear the red dress Sig! Where the red dress!
I’m so intrigued by the sequel, to see how the relationships develop and what the world will look like for Signa now she’s come into her power and her inheritance.
Overall, a great read. 🥰
The premise of Signa being immune to Death and the object of death’s affections was so so good. I loved the imagery of him and the repositioning of being chilled as a promising and romantic thing. I have to admit I was a bit uncomfortable with her age and him knowing her from a baby, but it as far as this immortal/mortal age gap romance trope goes, this was handled quite well
I read this quickly and guessed at one of the reveals quite early on which I think lessened my enjoyment of that particular reveal at the climax. Although I didn’t guess who the murderer was.
The star of this book for me was Signa. I loved her journey and how she comes to question what she thought she wanted, because society conditioned her to want a particular life. Wear the red dress Sig! Where the red dress!
I’m so intrigued by the sequel, to see how the relationships develop and what the world will look like for Signa now she’s come into her power and her inheritance.
Overall, a great read. 🥰