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Belladonna by Adalyn  Grace
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bookshelves: 2022-releases, adult, dark, drama, fantasy, fiction, horror, mystery-thriller, paranormal, young-adult, young-adult-fantasy, romance, gothic, contemporary-romance, bookish-fairyloot-book
Read 3 times. Last read February 21, 2023 to March 11, 2023.

4.5/ 5โญ
1/5 ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Historical Paranormal Gothic Romance! Sign me up!!

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace is a new favorite read for the year and I am so happy that I read this one. Itโ€™s a 2023 must read! Belladonna is a dark romantic gothic fairytale. This book is a wonderful dark fantasy with mystery and slow burn romance. It is a slow burn with MILD spice. Belladonna opens readers up to a gothic-infused story filled with Death, curses, desire, and betrayal. Ghosts, mystery, 1800โ€™s society. The gothic, creepy atmosphere was so well written, and the characters were fabulous. Dark, and at times creepy, but filled with love and family. Death is the most swoon-worthy character, and I can't get enough of his and Signa's relationship. I loved Signa, she is strong, stubborn, persistent, helpful and kind. The ending was so good and surprising! I can't wait for the next book!

Quotes:

"He laughed. The sound was low and melodic, and it had his shadows writhing. โ€œYour name is no curse, Little Bird. I just like the taste of it.โ€

โ€œBecause death is only a reprieve for the dead, Mr. Thorly. It cares little for those it leaves behind.โ€

โ€œGrief is a strange thing, Percy, for no two people experience it the same.โ€

โ€œDo not change the parts of yourself that you like to make others comfortable. Do not try to mold yourself to fit the standards someone else has set for us.โ€

โ€œItโ€™s exhausting,โ€ Signa said as she looked down to her lap, โ€œto pretend you are somethingโ€”someoneโ€”youโ€™re not.โ€

โ€œThere was nothing she hated more than people, and nothing she loved more than attention. A true conundrum.โ€
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Just received the Fairyloot addition of the book! GORGEOUS, absolutely gorgeous.
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Reading Progress

Finished Reading
Finished Reading
December 12, 2022 – Shelved
December 12, 2022 – Shelved as: to-read
February 21, 2023 – Started Reading
March 7, 2023 –
page 25
6.0%
March 9, 2023 –
page 75
17.99% "โ€œBecause death is only a reprieve for the dead, Mr. Thorly. It cares little for those it leaves behind.โ€"
March 10, 2023 –
page 125
29.98%
March 10, 2023 –
page 125
29.98% "โ€œHello, Little Bird. Come to stab me again?โ€๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

Why do I love these ridiculous pet names in books. If some called me little bird I would throat punch them. But I melt every time Death calls her little bird... Toes curl...sign"
March 11, 2023 –
page 275
65.95% "Grief is a strange thing, Percy, for no two people experience it the same.โ€"
March 11, 2023 – Shelved as: 2022-releases
March 11, 2023 – Shelved as: adult
March 11, 2023 – Shelved as: drama
March 11, 2023 – Shelved as: dark
March 11, 2023 – Shelved as: fantasy
March 11, 2023 – Shelved as: fiction
March 11, 2023 – Finished Reading
March 12, 2023 – Shelved as: horror
March 12, 2023 – Shelved as: mystery-thriller
March 12, 2023 – Shelved as: paranormal
March 14, 2023 – Shelved as: young-adult
March 14, 2023 – Shelved as: young-adult-fantasy
March 14, 2023 – Shelved as: romance
May 11, 2023 – Shelved as: gothic
May 15, 2023 – Shelved as: contemporary-romance
December 21, 2023 – Shelved as: bookish-fairyloot-book

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message 1: by Ashlynn (new) - added it

Ashlynn Wonderful Review Jaymie! Gothic Romance! This sounds like a fun read๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก


Poppyflowerjj Ashlynn wrote: "Wonderful Review Jaymie! Gothic Romance! This sounds like a fun read๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก"

Thank you so much! Yes, it was a fun read. ๐Ÿ˜˜


Poppyflowerjj Deema โ™ก wrote: "Fantastic review, Jaymie! ๐Ÿ’– This book has been sitting on my shelf, and I'm really looking forward to picking it up a little closer to the sequel's release date. So glad you enjoyed!"

Same, I don't know why i put in my March TRB list! Im glad I did it was a lovely read. Second, I don't know why I thought this book was a stand alone but it's a trilogy! lol Thanks, babe! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’œ


message 4: by Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile (last edited Mar 11, 2023 04:16PM) (new)

Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile Awesome review, Jaymie! ๐Ÿงก I need to expand my reading range. This sounds fantastic.


Poppyflowerjj Sujoya wrote: "Awesome review, Jaymie! ๐Ÿงก I need expand my reading range. This sounds fantastic."

Oh I hope you try this out! Can't wait to see your review if you do! Thanks so much, Sujoya ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ


Rebecca (life's chaotic catching up) Awesome review babe!! So glad you enjoyed this, I am more excited to get to this book now I know you liked it! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™


astarion's bhaal babe (wingspan matters) Just started this ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ great review, love ๐Ÿฅฐ


Ceceliaโ‚“โ‚’โ‚“โ‚’ | hotforbooks Great review, babe!! Love those quotes and Iโ€™m glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to starting this series! โค๏ธ


Poppyflowerjj Rebecca wrote: "Awesome review babe!! So glad you enjoyed this, I am more excited to get to this book now I know you liked it! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™"

I think this might be the start of my dark romantic gothic era... I can't wait to see what you think of it! Thanks babe! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ


Poppyflowerjj booksnpenguins (wingspan matters) wrote: "Just started this ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ great review, love ๐Ÿฅฐ"

Can't wait to see what you think of Death!! and the book... Thanks love!๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ


message 11: by Lilyya (new) - added it

Lilyya โ™ก Glad you enjoyed it, Jaymie!!! Great review ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ the premise is soo appealing, is the second book in the series following the same protagonists?


Poppyflowerjj Ingrid wrote: "You made this sound absolutely amazing, Jaymie!!! Really want to read it now ๐Ÿ˜ฉ"

Thanks Gorgeous! It was really so entertaining!๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ


Poppyflowerjj Cecelia | hotforbooks wrote: "Great review, babe!! Love those quotes and Iโ€™m glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to starting this series! โค๏ธ"

Thanks beautiful! I really liked this one! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™ I can't wait to see your review and thoughts on this book! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ


Rebecca (life's chaotic catching up) jaymiej wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Awesome review babe!! So glad you enjoyed this, I am more excited to get to this book now I know you liked it! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™"

I think this might be the start of my dark romantic gothic era....."


I feel this so hard right now bc same. I tried to read a rom com the other day and had to immediately put it back! I need dark, and moody right now.


Poppyflowerjj Lilyya wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it, Jaymie!!! Great review ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ the premise is soo appealing, is the second book in the series following the same protagonists?"

Yes. It will follow Signa and Death story. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ


Poppyflowerjj Richard is slow to respond wrote: "Great review, Jaymie! I couldnโ€™t get into this book, but Iโ€™m glad that you enjoyed it! Maybe I should try again somedayโ€ฆ"

I mean you don't like Jane so I not sure you will like this!๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ jk jk I still can't believe you don't like Jane Austin! I'm speechless! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ Thanks Richard ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ


Poppyflowerjj Rebecca wrote: "jaymiej wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Awesome review babe!! So glad you enjoyed this, I am more excited to get to this book now I know you liked it! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™"

I think this might be the start of my dark roman..."


Same. I am having a hard time getting into Saint. I might stop reading it and jump to One Dark Window instead...


Gillian Awesome review Jaymie! I loved this book too! I canโ€™t wait to read the sequel!


Poppyflowerjj Gillian wrote: "Awesome review Jaymie! I loved this book too! I canโ€™t wait to read the sequel!"

Same! I can't wait for Foxglove to come out! Thank you so much Gillian! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ


Poppyflowerjj Carol wrote: "Fantastic review, Jaymie ๐Ÿ’™!!! I have this one on hold with Libby. Canโ€™t wait to read it ๐Ÿค—"

Can't wait to see your review and thoughts on the book! ๐Ÿค—Thank you so much Carol! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ


message 21: by Ashlynn (new) - added it

Ashlynn Awesome review, Jaymie! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ


Poppyflowerjj Ashlynn wrote: "Awesome review, Jaymie! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ"

Thanks Gorgeous! It was really so entertaining!๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ’œ


message 23: by Rosh (new) - added it

Rosh Lovely review, Jaymie! Glad you enjoyed this one!


Poppyflowerjj Rosh [Semi-hiatus till mid-Sept] wrote: "Lovely review, Jaymie! Glad you enjoyed this one!"

I don't know how I missed this! Thank you Rosh!!! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™


Hanga E. Pavel Starting this tomorrow Iโ€™m so excited ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ


Poppyflowerjj Hanga wrote: "Starting this tomorrow Iโ€™m so excited ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ"

I just started Foxglove the second book yesterday!! Happy reading! I hope you like it as much as I did!! ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—


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