First published 2018
In the world of Orléans, every girl is born a Belle, with the power to transform her appearance. Camellia is a talented Belle, competing to be chosen as the future royal Favorite. But the gilded world of the Belles hides a dark underbelly of oppression and twisted magic. When Camellia uncovers a dangerous conspiracy, she must risk everything to save herself and her sisters. A lush, immersive fantasy about the cost of beauty, the allure of power, and one girl's fight to redefine her own worth.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
480 pages · Paperback · Disney Hyperion
Content warnings: abuse, violence