The first installment of this series is not only a fun adventure but it serves as great commentary on how we think about and view beauty.
This novel follows main character Camille, a Belle. Belles are women who are gifted with the Arcana (magical ability) to give color and manipulate appearance in this French New Orleans inspired world. Camille and her fellow Belles are about to experience their greatest challenge for the ultimate honor of becoming the Royal monarchs head Belle.
Minor spoiler, Camille wins and quickly finds that her dream is an exaggerated nightmare when the heir to the throne demands more and more of her. Between the political intrigue, the toxic love and Camille finding out what it truly means to be a Bella, this book is a lovely thrill ride sure to get your page-turning finger twitching.
This novel follows main character Camille, a Belle. Belles are women who are gifted with the Arcana (magical ability) to give color and manipulate appearance in this French New Orleans inspired world. Camille and her fellow Belles are about to experience their greatest challenge for the ultimate honor of becoming the Royal monarchs head Belle.
Minor spoiler, Camille wins and quickly finds that her dream is an exaggerated nightmare when the heir to the throne demands more and more of her. Between the political intrigue, the toxic love and Camille finding out what it truly means to be a Bella, this book is a lovely thrill ride sure to get your page-turning finger twitching.