Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

Belladonna

Nineteen-year-old Signa Farrow, orphaned as a baby, has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her last remaining relatives are the Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at the glittering and gloomy estate of Thorn Grove. Thorn Grove’s patriarch, Elijah, mourns his late wife, Lillian, through wild parties and drink, while eldest son Percy grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation and daughter Blythe suffers from the same mysterious illness that killed her mother. And when Lillian’s spirit confronts Signa and claims she was poisoned, Signa realizes that Blythe could be next to die.

Signa’s best chance of uncovering the culprit and solving Lillian’s murder is an alliance with Death himself—the very man she hates most. And Death, that fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from her side, shows her that their connection may be more powerful than she ever dared imagine.

About the Author

Adalyn Grace is the New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth, which was named “2020’s biggest YA fantasy” by Entertainment Weekly, and the sequel, All the Tides of Fate. Prior to becoming an author, Adalyn spent four years working in live theatre, acted as the managing editor of a nonprofit newspaper, and studied storytelling as an intern on Nickelodeon Animation’s popular series The Legend of Korra. Local to San Diego, Adalyn spends her non-writing days watching too much anime, and playing video games with her bossy cat and two dorky dogs.

From NOVL Nation

“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

“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

“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

“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 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_

“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

“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