Dhonielle Clayton’s new YA book, The Belles, features strong female characters who are complex and flawed, just like in real life. Her protagonist, Belle Damfino, moves to Louisiana to live with her father and two stepmothers after the death of her mother in Paris. Not only does she have to learn how to adjust to a new life and family. But also an oppressive society which judges women’s worth on their appearances. She finds herself unwittingly caught up in the dirty politics of the small town as well as an underground rebellion.
Overview About “The Belles” by “Dhonielle Clayton”
In a world where beauty is power, three women must decide if they will use their looks to create a new future. In Evelyn—an indentured servant who will do anything to save her brother from debtor’s prison; Savy—an inventor on whose latest contraption royalty is betting its fortune; and Maren—the legacy of Mirabilis whose blood may hold ancient magic. Each has an extraordinary talent that could lead them to freedom or doom. Now Evelyn, Savy, and Maren must decide whether their destinies will be defined by what others think of them . . . or if they are willing to risk everything for freedom.
Reviews About “The Belles” by “Dhonielle Clayton”
This is a phenomenal story. If you are interested in fantasy, you’ll love The Belles. The world that Clayton created is astonishingly well done. The characters and their backgrounds were so detailed and fascinating to read about. I highly recommend The Belles to anyone who loves a good fantasy novel. It will be a favorite of mine!
About “Dhonielle Clayton” the author of ” The Belles “
She is a best-selling author, screenwriter, and senior editor at Scholastic who lives in New York City. Her book Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics, looks at how comics have evolved as an art form, covering everything from newspaper funnies to graphic novels. She co-wrote its companion graphic novel, published in 2016 by Abrams/Amulet Books. Her most recent young adult fantasy novel, With Love & Confusion, is due out in 2017. The Belles, a young adult novel inspired by Cinderella that she co-wrote with fellow YA author Lauren DeStefano, was published in March 2017.
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