The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton - Hardcover Fiction
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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 Belle and her talents can they transform and be made beautiful.

But it's not enough for Camellia to be just a Belle. She wants to be the favorite, the Belle chosen by the Queen of Orleans to live in the royal palace, to tend to the royal family and their court, to be recognized as the most talented Belle in the land.

But once Camellia and her Belle sisters arrive at court, it becomes clear that being the favorite is not everything she always dreamed it would be. Behind the gilded palace walls live dark secrets, and Camellia soon learns that the very essence of her existence is a lie, that her powers are far greater, and could be more dangerous, than she ever imagined. And when the queen asks Camellia to risk her own life and help the ailing princess by using Belle powers in unintended ways, Camellia now faces an impossible decision.

With the future of Orleans and its people at stake, Camellia must decide: save herself and her sisters and the way of the Belles, or resuscitate the princess, risk her own life, and change the ways of her world forever. 

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Meet the Author

Dhonielle Clayton is the coauthor of the Tiny Pretty Things series. She grew up in the Washington, DC, suburbs on the Maryland side and spent most of her time under her grandmother's table with a stack of books. A former teacher and middle school librarian, Dhonielle is cofounder of CAKE Literary, a creative development company whipping up decidedly diverse books for a wide array of readers, and COO of the non-profit, We Need Diverse Books. She's got a serious travel bug and loves spending time outside of the USA but makes her home in New York City, where she can most likely be found hunting for the best slice of pizza. You can also find her online.

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"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, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Young Elites

*"With wonderfully descriptive language, Clayton builds a grand and lavish world, carefully chipping away at the veneer to reveal its dark, sinister interior... A refreshingly original concept, this substantial fantasy, the first in a duology, is an undeniable page-turner."―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A lush and intoxicating world where beauty equals power and darkness lurks in every glittering shadow."―Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author ofBeautiful Creatures & author of The Lovely Reckless 

*"Clayton impressively offers up a series starter that, despite its broad commercial appeal, doesn't shy away from facing uncomfortable truths in our own society. The dual natures of ugliness and shame, the commodification of beauty and of women, the drive for perfection at any cost, the widening of one girl's moral landscape--all of it comes into play here. But even as it does, the action never slows, and the rich, rotting world never wavers. Readers may be almost grateful for that cliff-hanger ending--it means there's more to come."―Booklist, starred review

"The Belles is a voluptuous, dazzling fairy tale of desire, ambition and unrelenting beauty."―Holly Black, cocreator of New York Times best-selling series The Spiderwick Chronicles and author of Newbery Honor winner Doll Bones

"Told in gorgeous prose, Dhonielle Clayton's novel sweeps readers away into an alluring and dangerous fantasy world that shrewdly examines our obsession with beauty... Don't miss out."―Bookish.com

Accolades

Brightly Teen: 18 of the Most Exciting YA Books to Read in 2018

Den of Geek!: Most Anticipated Young Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018, selection

Bustle: The 17 Best YA Books Coming in February 2018 That Make the Perfect Valentine's Day Dates, selection


"The fast clip of the pace and the increasing suspense makes the hefty page count well worth it."―BCCB

"The Belles is full of political drama, palace intrigue, complex and corrupt characters, and deadly betrayals--what better tale for our modern day? Get wrapped up and swept away in this wild and unpredictable new world of fashion, magic, and murder." ―Daniel Jose Older, New York Times best-selling author of Salsa Nocturna

"Clayton... creates a vivid island world in this enticing series opener, saturating the narration with lush descriptions... that reflect the culture's obsession with elegance, appearance, and luxury. Readers will be left with much to consider about morality, individuality, and the malleability and artificiality of beauty."―Publishers Weekly