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Belladonna (Belladonna, #1)
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Mar 13, 2023
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This is totally Jaymiej's fault. π
This book just checked all of my boxes! It's dark and moody and I am in love with the gothic and macabre vibes. I used to be so stingy with my 5 star ratings, only saving them for what I considered literary masterpieces, but then I changed my mind, now I base it on my reading experience. And my reading experience with this book was obsession! I loved this book so much and I never wanted to put it down.
Signa is no ordinary girl, a shadow has followed her all her life, causing her heartache and isolation. This shadow has a name, he is Death. When an opportunity arises to fulfill Signa's dream of being part of a family and finding companionship, it's threatened by a strange illness and foul play and she must finally confront Death and her unusual connection to him to solve the mystery and her loved ones.
This book is FULL of beautiful writing and dialogue. The imagery that the author painted was rich and immersive. I loved Signa, I thought her navigating who she thinks she should be with who she really is, was done really well and was very relatable. The star of this book for me was obviously Death. Every single time he was on the page, it was magic. I mean, how do you not fall for him?! I loved him completely.
I figured out the twist almost immediately, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book at all and the other mystery, I actually was surprised! I can't wait for the second book now!
"Hello, little bird come to stab me again?"
"How do you feel about this woman? I could infect her with a light plague. perhaps. Or we could give her the pox?"
"Since the dawn of this earth, I have waited. You are mine, and I am yours. And together, this world is ours."
This book just checked all of my boxes! It's dark and moody and I am in love with the gothic and macabre vibes. I used to be so stingy with my 5 star ratings, only saving them for what I considered literary masterpieces, but then I changed my mind, now I base it on my reading experience. And my reading experience with this book was obsession! I loved this book so much and I never wanted to put it down.
Signa is no ordinary girl, a shadow has followed her all her life, causing her heartache and isolation. This shadow has a name, he is Death. When an opportunity arises to fulfill Signa's dream of being part of a family and finding companionship, it's threatened by a strange illness and foul play and she must finally confront Death and her unusual connection to him to solve the mystery and her loved ones.
This book is FULL of beautiful writing and dialogue. The imagery that the author painted was rich and immersive. I loved Signa, I thought her navigating who she thinks she should be with who she really is, was done really well and was very relatable. The star of this book for me was obviously Death. Every single time he was on the page, it was magic. I mean, how do you not fall for him?! I loved him completely.
I figured out the twist almost immediately, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book at all and the other mystery, I actually was surprised! I can't wait for the second book now!
"Hello, little bird come to stab me again?"
"How do you feel about this woman? I could infect her with a light plague. perhaps. Or we could give her the pox?"
"Since the dawn of this earth, I have waited. You are mine, and I am yours. And together, this world is ours."
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Enjoy bby!π«Ά
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Lilyya wrote: "Enjoy bby!π«Ά"Thx my sweet Lilyya! It's really good already. π
one of my all times fav
Drew (Cardan's version)β¨ wrote: "one of my all times fav"I am already obsessed with Death and it has only been like two chapters.
Rebecca wrote: "Drew (Cardan's version)β¨ wrote: "one of my all times fav"I am already obsessed with Death and it has only been like two chapters."
LITERALLY THAT WAS ME
Unofficial BRπ₯°
Ingrid wrote: "Enjoy, sweeties! β€οΈ"Thx beautiful!! ππ
Omg who is death?!!!! I gotta read this now π€
booksnpenguins (wingspan matters) wrote: "Unofficial BRπ₯°"Omg Lia!! Yay! Can't wait to read your updates too!! I am kind of already obsessed with Death! ππππ
Rebecca wrote: "booksnpenguins (wingspan matters) wrote: "Unofficial BRπ₯°"Omg Lia!! Yay! Can't wait to read your updates too!! I am kind of already obsessed with Death! ππππ"
Eheheheheh same π€£π
I also have a theory but...it's too soon so it might be wishful thinking π
Happy reading, cutie π
Iqra wrote: "Omg who is death?!!!! I gotta read this now π€"BABE!! I know right?! Why are we like this?! He is giving me such Luc vibes from Addie!!! πππ
Rebecca wrote: "Iqra wrote: "Omg who is death?!!!! I gotta read this now π€"BABE!! I know right?! Why are we like this?! He is giving me such Luc vibes from Addie!!! πππ"
YES ISTG SAME
Drew (Cardan's version)β¨ wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Iqra wrote: "Omg who is death?!!!! I gotta read this now π€"BABE!! I know right?! Why are we like this?! He is giving me such Luc vibes from Addie!!! πππ"
YES ISTG SAME"
Well, it's game on then bc I am a total simp for Luc. ππππ
OMG WHAT HES LIKE LUC????!!!!! Stop hyping ur girl up imma go crazy for thisssss
Iqra wrote: "OMG WHAT HES LIKE LUC????!!!!! Stop hyping ur girl up imma go crazy for thisssss"Yes bb!! It's giving!! πππ
lila β§ wrote: "ooh happy reading bae! <333"Thx my gorgeous friend! I am so into it right now! πππ
Loved this part!!! He's so dreamy
booksnpenguins (wingspan matters) wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "booksnpenguins (wingspan matters) wrote: "Unofficial BRπ₯°"Omg Lia!! Yay! Can't wait to read your updates too!! I am kind of already obsessed with Death! ππππ"
Eheheheheh same π€£π
I..."
I want to know your theory!!!
booksnpenguins (wingspan matters) wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "booksnpenguins (wingspan matters) wrote: "Unofficial BRπ₯°"Omg Lia!! Yay! Can't wait to read your updates too!! I am kind of already obsessed with Death! ππππ"
Eheheheheh same π€£π
I..."
I wonder if we have the same theory?!!!
jaymiej wrote: "Loved this part!!! He's so dreamy"It was instalove for me, not even kidding, like chapter one! ππ«
Rebecca wrote: "jaymiej wrote: "Loved this part!!! He's so dreamy"It was instalove for me, not even kidding, like chapter one! ππ« "
Like when she was a baby!! LOL or the first time she told him he was an ass basically? πππ
jaymiej wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "jaymiej wrote: "Loved this part!!! He's so dreamy"It was instalove for me, not even kidding, like chapter one! ππ« "
Like when she was a baby!! LOL or the first time she told him h..."
Yeah, I own my shit, he was hot when she was a baby!! I said it! π No seriously, I thought when he comforted her mother that was sweet but when he appeared to her and she called him an ass it was on!
Right!! When he wilted! I love him at 5% in.... "Had Signa been looking, she would have seen that Deathβs shadows wilted. She would have seen that he reached out for her, only to draw back before she could reject him."
I was like Jesus this stupid girl! I
jaymiej wrote: "Right!! When he wilted! I love him at 5% in.... "Had Signa been looking, she would have seen that Deathβs shadows wilted. She would have seen that he reached out for her, only to draw back before..."
I know!! How is death so baby?! π
OMG I hope you didn't see my last comment.. I hope my delete was fast enough.. eeeekkkkk
jaymiej wrote: "OMG I hope you didn't see my last comment.. I hope my delete was fast enough.. eeeekkkkk"I didn't see it bb! We are good! π
I forgot your still reading!!! I would of given something big away π€―π³π¬ happy reading
jaymiej wrote: "I forgot your still reading!!! I would of given something big away π€―π³π¬ happy reading"I am about 60% through! Unfortunately, I have a job that is keeping me from binging this book right now bc honestly that's all I want to do! π
Same girl same.. I also have a tiny human. Adulting sucks. Lol jk jk
jaymiej wrote: "Same girl same.. I also have a tiny human. Adulting sucks. Lol jk jk"This book was so ridiculously good babe! πππ
Oh I'm so glad you liked it! β€οΈ Gorgeous review Rebecca! π₯° Can't wait for the next book too, and their confrontation with Fate! π₯Ί
YESS SLAY 5 STARS
I HAVE DECIDED WE HAVE IMPECCABLE TASTE BC THIS AND ALONE WITH U IN THE EHTER <333
Amina wrote: "Oh I'm so glad you liked it! β€οΈ Gorgeous review Rebecca! π₯° Can't wait for the next book too, and their confrontation with Fate! π₯Ί"AMINA!! I screamed, such a good ending!!! I am so excited for what comes next!! Thx beautiful! πππ
Amazing review babe π You've just confirmed that i need to read this
SK wrote: "Amazing review babe π You've just confirmed that i need to read this"Thx gorgeous! SK yes!!! Please do, it's so good, and then you can suffer with me until the next book comes out! ππππ
Cara wrote: "Great review, lovelyπ!!!!!!"Thx my sweeet friend! I miss you girl!!! πππ
Deema β‘ wrote: "Beautiful review, babe! π Iβll definitely pick this book up sooner rather than later because you loved it! The theme of Signa navigating who she thinks she should be and who she really is always sp..."Thx beautiful bestie! Yes! That whole part is so compelling and liberating. This whole book is like if Bridgerton was dark and macabre! πππ
Drew (Cardan's version)β¨ wrote: "I HAVE DECIDED WE HAVE IMPECCABLE TASTE BC THIS AND ALONE WITH U IN THE EHTER <333"Drew (Cardan's version)β¨ wrote: "YESS SLAY 5 STARS"
TWINS!!! Yes babe, we are elite book reading twins now!! I love it!!! πππ
Rebecca wrote: "Cara wrote: "Great review, lovelyπ!!!!!!"Thx my sweeet friend! I miss you girl!!! πππ"
I MISS YOU SO MUCH, WHAT THE HECKππ!!!!!!!!
@SKYES YOU MUSTTTT
Cara wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Cara wrote: "Great review, lovelyπ!!!!!!"Thx my sweeet friend! I miss you girl!!! πππ"
I MISS YOU SO MUCH, WHAT THE HECKππ!!!!!!!!"
I KNOW!! Why are we so MIA, I hate it!!! πππππ
Rebecca wrote: "Cara wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Cara wrote: "Great review, lovelyπ!!!!!!"Thx my sweeet friend! I miss you girl!!! πππ"
I MISS YOU SO MUCH, WHAT THE HECKππ!!!!!!!!"
I KNOW!! Why are we so MIA, I hat..."
Babe, I've been on and off goodreads lately, why is adulting always in the way, I freakin miss you so muchπππ
AHH so happy u loved this so much, bby! can't wait to read this too! great review, love <33
I LUV your review and you so much, SS!!! Such a gorgeous review! Iβm so glad you loved this bb. You convinced me to start it, and I am already crushing on Death. πβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
lila β§ wrote: "AHH so happy u loved this so much, bby! can't wait to read this too! great review, love <33"Thx my beautiful friend! I did love it so much, it's deliciously moody! YES! can't wait for you to pick it up babes, I hope you love it! πππ
Awesome review, love! So happy you loved your readπ this sounds so dark and intriguing, it was already on my tbr because of Jaymie but now Iβm putting on top of the listπ Hope you enjoy the rest of the series as well.
Ok you convinced me to add to my TBR :-)
