Adalyn Grace

Set in a kingdom where danger lurks beneath the sea, mermaids seek vengeance with song, and magic is a choice. She will reign. As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer — the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their magic, but for Amora, it’s never been a choice. To secure her place as heir to the throne, she must prove her mastery of the monarchy’s dangerous soul magic. When her demonstration goes awry, Amora is forced to flee. She strikes a deal with Bastian, a mysterious pirate: he’ll help her prove she’s fit to rule, if she’ll help him reclaim his stolen magic. But sailing the kingdom holds more wonder — and more peril — than Amora anticipated. A destructive new magic is on the rise, and if Amora is to conquer it, she’ll need to face legendary monsters, cross paths with vengeful mermaids, and deal with a stow-away she never expected… or risk the fate of Visidia and lose the crown forever. I am the right choice. The only choice. And I will protect my kingdom.

Through blood and sacrifice, Amora Montara has conquered a rebellion and taken her rightful place as queen of Visidia. Now, with the islands in turmoil and the people questioning her authority, Amora cannot allow anyone to see her weaknesses. No one can know about the curse in her bloodline. No one can know that she’s lost her magic. No one can know the truth about the boy who holds the missing half of her soul. To save herself and Visidia, Amora embarks on a desperate quest for a mythical artifact that could fix everything―but it comes at a terrible cost. As she tries to balance her loyalty to her people, her crew, and the desires of her heart, Amora will soon discover that the power to rule might destroy her.

A mysterious and magical holiday novella set in the romantic, Gothic-infused world of Belladonna, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Adalyn Grace.

The captivating sequel to the Gothic-infused Belladonna, in which Signa and Death face a supernatural foe determined to tear them apart. A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous estate nearby. He's hellbent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago...and now he's determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost. Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from prison if they will entertain his presence. But the more time the girls spend with Fate, the more frightening their reality becomes as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate's past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide if they can trust one another as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate's unexpected games--all with their destinies hanging in the balance. Dangerous, suspenseful, and seductive, this sequel to the story of Signa and Death is as utterly romantic as it is perfectly deadly.

The  New York Times  bestselling author of  All the Stars and Teeth  brings to life a highly romantic, Gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal. ​ Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each one more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation, and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother’s restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.   However, Signa’s best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself, a fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from her side. Though he’s made her life a living hell, Death shows Signa that their growing connection may be more powerful—and more irresistible—than she ever dared imagine.

Órfã quando ainda era bebê, por dezenove anos Signa foi criada por uma sequência de tutores mais interessados em sua fortuna do que em seu bem-estar, e todos tiveram mortes prematuras. Os únicos parentes que lhe restaram foram os ardilosos Hawthorne, uma excêntrica família que mora na Quinta dos Espinhos, uma propriedade tão glamorosa quanto sombria. O patriarca dos Hawthorne tenta esquecer a morte da esposa promovendo grandes festas, enquanto a filha sofre de uma misteriosa doença e o filho se esforça para recuperar a reputação da família. Mas, quando o espírito atormentado da Sra. Hawthorne aparece afirmando que foi envenenada, Signa percebe que a família da qual depende pode estar em grave perigo. A jovem, então, conta com a ajuda de um simples cavalariço para encontrar o assassino. Entretanto, Signa sabe que para descobrir quem é o criminoso deve fazer uma aliança com a Morte – uma fascinante, porém perigosa sombra que nunca sai do lado da garota. Embora faça da vida de Signa um inferno, a Morte mostra a ela que esta crescente conexão pode ser mais poderosa – e mais irresistível – do que a jovem ousava imaginar.

Um duque foi assassinado. O lorde da Quinta dos Espinhos foi incriminado. E o Destino, o esquivo irmão da Morte, fixou residência em um suntuoso palácio próximo. Ele deseja se vingar da Morte, que ceifara a vida da mulher que o Destino amava... e sua vingança será ter Signa para si, custe o que custar. Signa e sua prima Blythe estão certas de que o Destino pode salvar Elijah Hawthorne da prisão injusta se aceitarem sua presença. Mas, quanto mais tempo passam com ele, Signa exibe novos poderes admiráveis que a ligam ao passado do Destino, e mais assustadora se torna a realidade. Com mistérios e perigos a cada esquina, as primas devem decidir em quem confiar enquanto navegam na alta sociedade, desvendam os assassinatos que assombram sua família e participam dos jogos inesperados do Destino – tudo com suas vidas em jogo. Ousada e cheia de suspense, esta sedutora sequência de Belladonna continua a história de Signa e o Ceifador – entremeada pelas forças do Destino. Cuidadosamente elaborada por Adalyn Grace, esta narrativa é tão romântica quanto mortal.

Signa ist vom Tod berührt. Seit ihre Eltern gestorben sind, glauben ihre Verwandten, dass sie verflucht ist. Bis Signa eines Tages von ihrem Cousin in das wunderschöne Herrenhaus Thorn Grove eingeladen wird. Die rauschenden Bälle und eleganten Gäste faszinieren Signa, doch der Glanz verbirgt ein düsteres Geheimnis. Die Tochter des Hauses, Blythe, wurde vergiftet und der Täter steht der Familie näher als vermutet. Als der Tod dann höchstpersönlich erscheint, um Signa bei dem Rätsel zu helfen, weckt er in ihr verbotene Gefühle, die sie in einen dunklen Abgrund reißen könnten ... Der Auftakt einer romantischen Trilogie und einer Enemies-to-Lovers-Geschichte, die fesselt!

A third deathly and decadent book in the  New York Times  bestselling Belladonna series.

Dans un royaume troublé par les secrets et la trahison et où le danger rôde sous la mer, une princesse va devoir se battre pour revendiquer son trône avant que tout ne soit perdu… C’est le grand jour pour la princesse Amora. Fille unique de la famille Montara qui dirige le royaume de Visidia, elle va devoir assoir sa position d’héritière du trône en effectuant une démonstration de sa magie devant son peuple. Mais quand le rite de passage tourne au désastre, la jeune femme est forcée de fuir. Elle va alors faire la rencontre de Bastian, un mystérieux pirate avec lequel elle va passer un marché. Ensemble, ils vont parcourir les mers du royaume, pleines de merveilles et de dangers avec pour objectif de stopper l’émergence d’une nouvelle magie destructrice. Pour la vaincre, Amora devra affronter des monstres légendaires, croiser le chemin d’une sirène redoutable et même gérer un passager inattendu… Si elle échoue, elle mettra en péril le destin de Visidia et perdra la couronne des sept îles à tout jamais.

Par le sang et le sacrifice, Amora a vaincu une rébellion et a pris la place qui lui revient en tant que reine de Visidia. Alors que les îles du royaume sont dans la tourmente et que ses sujets remettent en question son autorité, la Haute Animancière ne peut permettre à quiconque de voir ses faiblesses. Personne ne doit connaître la malédiction de sa lignée et ne doit savoir qu'elle a perdu sa magie. Et nul ne doit découvrir la vérité sur le garçon qui détient la moitié manquante de son âme. Pour se sauver elle-même et sauver son royaume, Amora se lance dans la quête désespérée d'un artefact mythique qui pourrait tout réparer. Mais le prix à payer sera terrible. Alors qu'elle essaie de composer avec son devoir de loyauté envers son peuple, son équipage et les désirs de son cœur, la jeune reine va bientôt découvrir que gouverner pourrait la détruire...