NOVL Nation Pink Ribbon Winner: Belladonna
The NOVL Nation has spoken! The Belladonna series is full of gothic vibes, fantastic romance, and propulsive mystery! Fans are loving the haunting setting, with a cliffhanger ending that will have you salivating for book two. And if you love book one, book two and three are even better! But don’t just listen to us, hear it from readers themselves!
On Belladonna
“Gothic vibes? Check. Death personified? Check. Supernatural love story? Check!! I was obsessed with this entire story, and I loved the romance between Signa and Death and her ghostly abilities. The prologue and the epilogue were two of my favorite parts of this, especially the latter, because it was just so brilliant. I’m still thinking about what a fantastic ending that turned out to be and I need a sequel ASAP!”
– Briana, Briana’s Book Nook
“5/5 STARS! This was EVERYTHING I needed in a young adult book series! Creative, unique, well written, & a book you won’t want to put down… From start to finish, this is a MUST READ! Cool settings, interesting characters, & an even better plot, truly a magical read.”
–Miranda, @mirandasummerset
“Belladonna is such a dreamy and dark gothic fantasy romance. I was hooked from the very first page of this book and did not want to put it down. It has the perfect mixture of magic, murder, ghosts, and twists and turns. The banter and progression of Signa and Death’s relationship were phenomenal.”
–Elise, @theword_wanderer
“Belladonna is tinged with poison, dripping in gothic splendor. It’s a book that revels in painstakingly revealing it’s layers, twisting around haunted ghosts and abandoned gardens and manors full of secrets.”
– Kaya, A Fictional Bookworm
“This was the perfect amount of skin crawling suspense for me and I was hooked! 😍 A fun and easy read that sucked me in so much that I barely slept.”
–Jennifer, @williams_readalong
“Belladonna is the PERFECT fall read! There is a haunted mansion, a mystery to solve, and a dark and mysterious male. What more could you want for spooky season?”
– Sarah, thebeautyandthebooks
“The romance, the mystery, a murderer on the loose, and the tension was EVERYTHING! ALL FOR IT!!!”
– Carla, ___magnus_chase___
“The ending was fantastic and one of those Yeesss screaming and doing a happy dance so satisfying endings. It definitely makes me want more and I cannot wait for the next book Foxglove. Bring on more deaths and mysteries!”
–Elle, @bookish.reader.elle
“I absolutely loved this book! I cannot wait for the second one to be released! Death was so perfect and the descriptions were so beautifully written.”
– Lakin, Goodreads
“I absolutely loved this book. I had heard great things about it and it lived up to the hype… plot twists, murder, attempted murder, and scandal worthy of social gossip.”
–Lacey, @laceysoliving_books
“Belladonna capitalizes on a well-developed magic system and atmospheric prose to deliver both a satisfying mystery and romance.”
–Emma, @missprint_
“Please read this book. Then come talk me. Especially after you the masterpiece that is chapter 43. Complete and literal jaw drop.”
–Katie, @niftyreads
“I enjoyed this read so much, and that epilogue?? Uhm, ma’am. When can I get my hands on Foxglove??”
–Taylor, @25thavenuewest
“The tension and banter between Signa and Death was delicious… The end had me gasping, kicking my feet, yelling alone in my apartment in the middle of the night.”
–Michaeline, @michaelinereadsalot
“5/5 STARS! This was EVERYTHING I needed in a young adult book series! Creative, unique, well written, & a book you won’t want to put down.”
–Miranda, @mirandasummerset
“The setting was so well written and enhanced the mystery well. I also really enjoyed the characters and am excited to see more of them in the next books.”
–Caity, @exlibriscaity
On Foxglove
“I was captivated from the beginning of this book. The gothic Bridgerton vibes are something else! …The storylines ended the way I hoped and it definitely sets up for a very interesting final book!”
– Jennifer, @williams_readalong
“Foxglove is the addictive and spellbinding sequel to Belladonna that hooked me from the first page. I LOVED this one. I didn’t want to put it down. It was fast and entertaining, with lots of Downton Abbey vibes.”
– Dahlia, @ofpagesandprint
On Wisteria
“This has to be my favorite of the 3 books. As much as I love Signa and Death, Blythe and Aris were on a whole other… I enjoyed the romance in this book more as there was so much more at stake and the enemies to lovers was just brilliantly done! So much pain, passion and yearning!”
– Jennifer, @williams_readalong
“The combination of the fake dating/marriage and enemies to lovers tropes made for some exquisite banter and tension… And don’t you dare get me started on the end or I’ll start crying again… If you enjoy romantasy novels and you haven’t already started the Belladonna series, I’m not sure what the f*** you’re doing.”
– Michaeline, @michaelinereadsalot
1 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERIES
The first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series brings to life a gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal, as a young woman confronts Death in this fantastical mystery full of ghosts, magic, and romance.
Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each one more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation, and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother’s restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger, and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.
However, Signa’s best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself, a fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from her side. Though he’s made her life a living hell, Death shows Signa that their growing connection may be more powerful—and more irresistible—than she ever dared imagine.
Read the entire Belladonna series:
Belladonna
Foxglove
Wisteria
Holly: A Belladonna Novella
1 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERIES
In this captivating sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling gothic-infused novel, Belladonna, Signa and Death face a supernatural foe determined to tear them apart.
A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous palace nearby. He’s hell-bent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago … and now he’s determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost.
Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from wrongful imprisonment, if the girls will entertain Fate’s presence. But the more time they spend with him, the more frightening their reality becomes, as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate’s past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide whom they can trust as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate’s unexpected games—all with their destinies hanging in the balance.
Daring, suspenseful, and seductive, this sequel to Death and Signa’s story is as utterly romantic as it is perfectly deadly.
Read the entire Belladonna series:
Belladonna
Foxglove
Wisteria
Holly: A Belladonna Novella
1 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERIES
This sensational conclusion to the deathly and decadent #1 New York Times bestselling Belladonna trilogy sets readers’ hearts ablaze with its dramatic twists and a seductive new romance.
Blythe Hawthorne has never let anyone tell her what to do—not society, not her overprotective father, and certainly not the man she’s bound herself to, no matter how rude and insufferable he is. In fact, she’s determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensures that her life in his palace is anything but a fairytale. But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she must decide if she’s willing to let an unexpected spark ignite … and to discover the truth about who she really is.
Read the entire Belladonna series:
Belladonna
Foxglove
Wisteria
Holly: A Belladonna Novella
This limited first printing features special endpapers and a special cover design under the jacket!
Something strange is happening at Wisteria Gardens, the manor that Blythe and Aris call home. All they want is a peaceful holiday season with their family, but a group of restless spirits is determined to threaten their festivities. With a new mystery to solve, Signa, Death, Blythe, and Fate must uncover what happened to Wisteria’s ghostly inhabitants and help the spirits move on … before it’s too late.
Read the entire Belladonna series:
Belladonna
Foxglove
Wisteria
Holly: A Belladonna Novella