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A review by hereiskyra
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Oh man, I loved this in all of the most unexpected ways! This was like the perfect mix of gothic, fantasy, thriller and romance.
It was a little slow in the beginning but once it picked up towards the halfway point, I was excited to see where it was going to go. And honestly, most of the lead up was necessary for context and story building - in hindsight.
I gotta say, a book that can make me root for death incarnate (literally) is doing something amazing. I just kept thinking “am I actually having feelings for… Death?” 😏
The overall “twist” about his overall form was also done in a really satisfying way.
And I didn’t expect the murder-mystery element in this book either, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
The vibes absolutely “touch her and die” (literally, because he IS death) and I loved it.
And the “little bird” nickname made me absolutely swoooooon… 🫠
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers Vibes
Touch Her and Die
Spice: 🌶️
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual content