The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton

448 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orleans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orleans, the people are born gray, they are born damned, and only with the help of a...

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Moods

adventurous 66%
mysterious 65%
dark 45%
tense 40%
emotional 30%
challenging 15%
reflective 13%
hopeful 10%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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