Belladonna

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By Adalyn Grace

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The New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth brings to life a highly romantic, Gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal. ​
 
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.

  • “A deliciously deadly gothic romance. Full of poisonous deeds, spectacular secrets, and dark mysteries. Belladonna is a hauntingly atmospheric read, with an absolutely fantastic ending that will leave readers begging for more.”
    Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart
  • “Decadently atmospheric. This gothic romance is filled with desire, betrayal, and of course, Death.”
    Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Kingdom of the Wicked series
  • “Darkly twisted and deliciously gothic, Belladonna is the kind of wicked fairytale I've loved for most of my life. Grace's world is vivid and sexy. The romance and the relationships are pitch perfect, and I fully expect readers to fall headfirst into Signa's morally complex world, just as I did."
    Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn and Flame in the Mist
  • “In Belladonna, Adalyn Grace has crafted a darkly romantic tale that will sweep readers away. This decadent world and forbidden love story are a perfect, addicting escape.”
    Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fable
  • Belladonna effortlessly weaves mystery, magic, and romance together into a gothic-infused masterpiece sure to become YA’s new obsession. Every page drips with atmosphere and will leave readers wishing that they, too, could roam the halls of haunted Thorn Grove. Utterly original and completely addictive, Belladonna is a fantasy to die for.”
    Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches
  • “Adalyn Grace spins a gothic tale immersing the reader in a world of secrets, curses, mystery, romance, and Death! She takes us on a journey with Signa that has you sighing from rich details, gasping from exciting twists and turns, and swooning from romance. This book is a true pleasure to read from beginning to end…and it all begins ‘with the cry of a baby."
    Jennifer L. Armentrout, New York Times bestselling author of From Blood & Ash
  • “Delicious and haunting, Belladonna is the type of story that sinks its teeth into your soul. With addictive, atmospheric prose and an absolutely spellbinding mix of mystery and romance, this is YA fantasy at its finest. It’s dark, it’s sexy. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”
    Jessica Olson, author of A Forgery of Roses
  • “A darkly gothic tale that is equal parts sensuous and sinister, Belladonna breathes new life into YA paranormal romance. Readers are sure to want more of Signa’s tantalizing dance with Death.”
    Astrid Scholte, author of Four Dead Queens

On Sale
Aug 30, 2022
Publisher
Hachette Audio
ISBN-13
9781668605851

About the Author

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Adalyn Grace is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Belladonna and the All the Stars and Teeth duology. Prior to becoming a writer, Adalyn studied storytelling as an intern on Nickelodeon Animation’s popular series The Legend of Korra. Local to San Diego, she spends her nonwriting days watching too much anime and playing video games with her two dorky dogs. She invites you to visit her on Instagram @authoradalyngrace or her website, AdalynGraceAuthor.com.

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“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 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

“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

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Adalyn Grace

About the Author

Adalyn Grace is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of the Belladonna series and the All the Stars and Teeth duology. Prior to becoming a writer, Adalyn studied storytelling as an intern on Nickelodeon Animation's popular series The Legend of Korra. Local to San Diego, she spends her nonwriting days watching too much anime and playing video games with her two dorky dogs. She invites you to visit her on Instagram @authoradalyngrace or her website, AdalynGraceAuthor.com.

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