Description

The dazzling sequel to the New York Times bestselling THE BELLES from the author of TINY PRETTY THINGS (coming to Netflix soon)

The Belles control beauty.

All our lives, my sisters and I have served the people of Orleans.

For years, they’ve held their abilities against us. Not anymore.

Now the queen hunts us for what we know about the rightful heir.

They murdered our princess and fled the city.

The princess is still alive, and we’ll help her take back the throne.

They’ll return and give us what we deserve: beauty, everlasting.

We will demand our freedom.

No matter what the cost.

Praise for THE BELLES:

‘Heart-pounding’ Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author

‘Diverse’ Tomi Adeyemi, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Whipsmart’ Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author

‘Groundbreaking’ Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Unsettling’ Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Immersive’ Renee Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Badass’ Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author

‘Intoxicating’ Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Frightening’ Marie Rutkoski, New York Times bestselling author

Publisher Review

Sumptuous and original worldbuilding, heart-pounding plot & gorgeous prose. * Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season * With a refreshingly original concept, this substantial fantasy, the first in a duology, is an undeniable page-turner. * KIRKUS * Readers will be left with much to consider about morality, individuality, and the malleability and artificiality of beauty. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY * Looking for the next big groundbreaking event in YA? This is it. * Rick Riordan * Rich and sultry fantasy. * BUZZFEED * 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 * I couldn't put it down. * Nic Stone, author of Dear Martin * I AM A FAN. Superfan, actually. Book two can't come fast enough * Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us is Lying * 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 * A beautiful book by the badass Dhonielle Clayton. * Adam Silvera, author of History is All You Left Me * A rich, gorgeous fantasy gem. * Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries * A voluptuous, dazzling fairy tale of desire, ambition and unrelenting beauty. * Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author * 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 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 gripping and powerful read. * SFX * Heart-stopping action, fierce friendship, and intense romance. * BUSTLE *