The Belles (The Belles, #1)
The Belles (The Belles, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2018
Book Brief
Beta440
Novel • Fiction
Orléans • Fantasy World
2018
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
In The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton, individuals called Belles possess the ability to control beauty in the opulent world of Orléans. The protagonist, a young Belle named Camellia, strives to secure a coveted position at the royal palace while uncovering dark truths about beauty's cost and societal expectations.
Reviews & Readership
25,985 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton is lauded for its lush, imaginative world-building and thought-provoking themes on beauty and societal expectations. Critics appreciate Clayton’s rich prose and diverse characters. However, some reviewers find the pacing uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped. Despite this, it remains compelling and visually dazzling.
Who Should Read The Belles (The Belles, #1)?
Readers who revel in lush, imaginative worlds with strong, complex female protagonists will enjoy Dhonielle Clayton's The Belles. Fans of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses and Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series will find the mix of magic, court intrigue, and social commentary captivating.
25,985 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
440
Novel • Fiction
Orléans • Fantasy World
2018
13-18 years
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!