‘Looking for the next big groundbreaking event in YA? This is it.’ Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series
The New York Times bestselling tale of beauty, obsession and magic. . .
I AM A BELLE. I CONTROL BEAUTY.
In the opulent world of Orléans, the people are born grey and damned, and only a Belle’s powers can make them beautiful.
Camellia Beauregard wants to be the favourite Belle – the one chosen by the queen to tend to the royal family.
But once Camellia and her Belle sisters arrive at court, it becomes clear that being the favourite is not everything she always dreamed it would be. Behind the gilded palace walls live dark secrets, and Camellia soon learns that her powers may be far greater – and far darker – than she ever imagined.
When the queen asks Camellia to break the rules she lives by to save the ailing princess, she faces an impossible decision: protect herself and the way of the Belles, or risk her own life, and change the world forever.
‘Sumptuous and original worldbuilding, heart-pounding plot and gorgeous prose.’ Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Season
‘A whip-smart writer with grand, grand talents.’ Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist
‘Breathtakingly beautiful and deeply unsettling.’ Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Read by Rosie Jones
(p) 2018 Orion Publishing Group
The New York Times bestselling tale of beauty, obsession and magic. . .
I AM A BELLE. I CONTROL BEAUTY.
In the opulent world of Orléans, the people are born grey and damned, and only a Belle’s powers can make them beautiful.
Camellia Beauregard wants to be the favourite Belle – the one chosen by the queen to tend to the royal family.
But once Camellia and her Belle sisters arrive at court, it becomes clear that being the favourite is not everything she always dreamed it would be. Behind the gilded palace walls live dark secrets, and Camellia soon learns that her powers may be far greater – and far darker – than she ever imagined.
When the queen asks Camellia to break the rules she lives by to save the ailing princess, she faces an impossible decision: protect herself and the way of the Belles, or risk her own life, and change the world forever.
‘Sumptuous and original worldbuilding, heart-pounding plot and gorgeous prose.’ Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Season
‘A whip-smart writer with grand, grand talents.’ Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Bad Feminist
‘Breathtakingly beautiful and deeply unsettling.’ Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Read by Rosie Jones
(p) 2018 Orion Publishing Group
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Reviews
A gripping and powerful read.
Readers will be left with much to consider about morality, individuality, and the malleability and artificiality of beauty.
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.
A lush and intoxicating world where beauty equals power and darkness lurks in every glittering shadow.
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.
Pre-order this one, you will be so grateful you did.
A voluptuous, dazzling fairy tale of desire, ambition and unrelenting beauty.
With a refreshingly original concept, this substantial fantasy, the first in a duology, is an undeniable page-turner.
I couldn't put it down.
A rich, gorgeous fantasy gem.
I AM A FAN. Superfan, actually. Book two can't come fast enough
Sumptuous and original worldbuilding, heart-pounding plot & gorgeous prose.
Rich and sultry fantasy.
A beautiful book by the badass Dhonielle Clayton.
Looking for the next big groundbreaking event in YA? This is it.