The Belles Synopsis
Welcome to the dark decadence of Dhonielle Clayton's sharp tale of beauty, obsession and magic. . . I AM A BELLE. I CONTROL BEAUTY.
In the opulent world of Orleans, beauty is power. And only through a Belle's abilities can perfection be achieved . . . though the results always fade.
Camellia Beauregard wants to be the favourite Belle - the one chosen by the queen to tend to the royal family. But behind the gilded palace walls live dark secrets, and Camellia soon learns that her powers may be far greater - and far deadlier - than she ever imagined. When the queen asks Camellia to use her powers to save the life of the ailing princess, she faces an impossible decision: refuse the queen to protect herself and the lives of her Belle sisters, or obey, and change their world forever. Because there's a reason such magic is forbidden . . . The Belles asks powerful questions about the price we put on our bodies - and holds up a mirror to our obsession with perfection
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781473223974 |
| Publication date: |
6th September 2018 |
| Author: |
Dhonielle Clayton |
| Publisher: |
Gollancz an imprint of Orion Publishing Co |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
434 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Fantasy
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Dhonielle Clayton Press Reviews
A lush, immersive tale about a world where nothing is as it seems. Where beauty and the magic behind it are painted in sinisterly sexy tones. - Renee Ahdieh, author of The Flame in the Mist
A voluptuous, dazzling fairy tale of desire, ambition and unrelenting beauty. - Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author
A rich, gorgeous fantasy gem. - Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries
A beautiful book by the badass Dhonielle Clayton. - Adam Silvera, author of History is All You Left Me
A lush and intoxicating world where beauty equals power and darkness lurks in every glittering shadow. - Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Beautiful Creatures
I AM A FAN. Superfan, actually. Book two can't come fast enough - Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us is Lying
I couldn't put it down. - Nic Stone, author of Dear Martin
Pre-order this one, you will be so grateful you did. - Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of An Ember in the Ashes
Readers will be left with much to consider about morality, individuality, and the malleability and artificiality of beauty. - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With a refreshingly original concept, this substantial fantasy, the first in a duology, is an undeniable page-turner. - KIRKUS
Sumptuous and original worldbuilding, heart-pounding plot & gorgeous prose. - Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season
Clayton conjures a world both breathtakingly beautiful and deeply unsettling, populated by characters full of strengths and complexities. This is a thought-provoking story that lingers. - Marie Lu, New York Times Bestselling Author
A gripping and powerful read. - SFX
Rich and sultry fantasy. - BUZZFEED
Looking for the next big groundbreaking event in YA? This is it. - Rick Riordan
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