A review by takarakei
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
REREAD: this book is everything. Daddy Death 4 life.
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This is not a stand-alone!! (I’ve reported this so there’s no confusion for others). I didn’t know that going in so was not expecting it to end not wrapped up!
The overall theme is about our main character Signa embracing the power she has around death and eschewing societal norms to join society and marry a respectable man. It’s definitely a story of self discovery and coming into one’s own as a young person. Also there’s like a murder mystery as a main plot point. Definitely there is romance as well, and it gets kinda spicy for a YA novel! The writing throughout is beautiful.
"I know how society teaches us to be soft and dull and compliant, but you will not be any of those things, do you understand? Do not change the parts of yourself that you like to make others comfortable. Do not mold yourself to fit the standards someone else has set for us." - Blythe
3/5 🌶️
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This is not a stand-alone!! (I’ve reported this so there’s no confusion for others). I didn’t know that going in so was not expecting it to end not wrapped up!
The overall theme is about our main character Signa embracing the power she has around death and eschewing societal norms to join society and marry a respectable man. It’s definitely a story of self discovery and coming into one’s own as a young person. Also there’s like a murder mystery as a main plot point. Definitely there is romance as well, and it gets kinda spicy for a YA novel! The writing throughout is beautiful.
"I know how society teaches us to be soft and dull and compliant, but you will not be any of those things, do you understand? Do not change the parts of yourself that you like to make others comfortable. Do not mold yourself to fit the standards someone else has set for us." - Blythe
3/5 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Death of parent, Sexual content, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Grief and Blood
Minor: Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Alcohol