When he turned to her, the moonlight shone upon him in a way that reminded Signa of a painting, wisps of shadows like brushstrokes upon a canvas. “Because I have waited an eternity to meet you, Signa Farrow.” The words were a balm she clung to, relished. “To me, you are a song to a soul that has never known music. Light to someone who has only seen the darkness. You bring out the absolute worst in me, and I become vindictive toward those who treat you in ways I don’t care for. Yet you also bring out the best in me—I want to be better because of you. Better for you. Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from wrongful imprisonment ifthe girls will entertain Fate’s presence. But the more time they spend with him, 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 whomthey can trust 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. From New York Times bestselling author Adalyn Grace, Belladonna brings to life a highly romantic, gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal.

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Death tells Signa to make a choice. She can either let Percy run, or kill him and give his remaining years to Blythe. She sets Gundry, the hellhound on him. Marjorie and Byron leave and Signa and Sylas find a note from Lillian asking Elijah to pass the business onto Percy as expected. Signa allows Lillian to possess her so she can speak to her son. Lillian asks Percy why he did it. He says she wasn’t the one who was supposed to die. He had been trying to kill Marjorie to protect himself and the rest of the family. Lillian drank the tea instead though and Percy had to keep poisoning her to kill her off. The spirit of Lillian shows itself to Signa and tells her to go to the gardens where her body is buried. Sylas and Signa go to Grey’s to investigate. They overhear Byron and Marjorie talking. They learn that Marjorie and Elijah used to be in some sort of relationship. Byron suggests Marjorie seduces Elijah again to get him to pass the business onto Percy. Marjorie argues and it sounds as though Byron and Lillian were together.Aunt Magda is now a very angry spirit. Thankfully for Signa, she’s about to get out of the house and go and live with another relative.

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Signa enters her spirit state using her Death powers. She reads Marjorie’s journal which talks about Lillian having eyes everywhere and praying for the children, and Marjorie wanting to be a family or something. Marjorie is clearly in love with Elijah and has been forever.

Signa finds Percy, who is setting Lillian’s grave alight. Percy reveals he is upset about being found to be a bastard. It turns out he poisoned himself, knowing that Signa had some antidote left. He also set fire to the library to try to pretend to be the hero, but Signa saved the library instead. Signa and Percy head into town to go to the apothecary. The doctor advises that Blythe doesn’t have company that day because she’s getting worse and hallucinating. Her tongue is starting to develop the same sores her mother’s did. Marjorie agrees with the doctor but Elijah points out that he gave the same advice for Lillian and she still ended up dead. Signa and Sylas head to the library to research antidotes. Signa comes across the spirit of the ex-librarian, Thaddeus, who is lovely. He died while reading, and is tethered to this realm because he wants to read every book in the library, except they keep bringing more so his mission is never complete. Mood. Christmas arrives and Blythe, Percy, and Signa go out in the snow. Signa and Blythe return to Blythe’s room and Blythe gives Signa a gift for the upcoming Christmas ball. Percy tries to kill Signa but he stabs her in the shoulder instead when Sylas shoves her out of the way.

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Belladonna is the PERFECT fall read! There is a haunted mansion, a mystery to solve, and a dark and mysterious male. What more could you want for spooky season?” Blythe advises Signa not to marry or her fortune will fall under the control of her potential husband, who will always carry more influence than her. Blythe herself doesn’t want to marry. Signa and Percy bump into Charlotte and Eliza in town. Eliza introduces her cousin, Everett, who once met Signa’s mother. Eliza says Signa will be debuting this season, so all the guys will be wanting her. Charlotte becomes sad because she needs to find a good match, as her family needs money and to get over a scandal and she’s the only child. Signa was then passed from relative to relative, starting with her grandmother. Her grandmother died, but she loved Signa. The other relatives weren’t so loving. Here is a spoiler summary of what happened in Belladonna by Adalyn Grace to help refresh your memory before you read the sequel. If you need help remembering what happened in Belladonna then you’re in the right place. What happened in Belladonna?I absolutely loved this book. I had heard great things about it and it lived up to the hype… plot twists, murder, attempted murder, and scandal worthy of social gossip.” Marjorie the governess starts giving Signa lessons such as how to walk like a lady and how to play the piano.

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Signa is greeted again by the spirit of Lillian. Signa takes the opportunity to ask Lillian some questions. Lillian answers a few before she becomes very distressed. Signa learns that Lillian was murdered, although neither Lillian nor Death seem to know who was behind it. Signa vows to find the murderer before they can kill again, as she thinks they’ll be targeting Blythe next.Signa heads to the stables to get a horse, which Sylas sorts out for her. The two of them head off and Signa leaves Sylas behind to head to the garden. Signa is able to give Percy the last of the antidote to save him. Elijah realises his family is being targeted. Death tells Signa about the afterlife. He says some spirits wait in the afterlife for their loved ones, whereas others choose to be reborn as someone else. Death speaks of Rima, Signa’s mother, who constantly pesters Death with questions about her daughter. It’s quite sweet. Everyone thinks Percy ran off. The Hawthornes let a lot of their staff go in the hope that whoever was poisoning the children leaves too. Please read this book. Then come talk me. Especially after you the masterpiece that is chapter 43. Complete and literal jaw drop.”