My feelings about this book are mixed.
“If people are afraid, then let them be afraid. Your shoulders were not meant to bear the weight of their expectations, Signa. You were not made to please others.”
–Adalyn Grace
What Is It About?
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.
My Opinion
3.75/5⭐
My feelings about this book are mixed. While I enjoyed the characters and I loved being able to follow their stories, I felt the plot lacked depth. It felt somewhat flat and, dare I say… boring?
I don't want to come across as harsh, as I know receiving negative feedback can be tough for ANY writer. I understand how bad a negative review can affect someone… so I will truly attempt my best.
Having loved Belladonna last year, I was eager to dive into its sequel. While it had the potential to be a strong follow-up, I felt the story stalled, with only occasional moments of excitement and development.
It wasn't until the final chapters that the pace picked up, sparking my imagination with wild theories. I love books that keep me on edge and guessing until the end, but unfortunately, Foxglove didn't achieve that until the end.
Nonetheless, characters like Signa and Blythe stood out as strong, sassy women navigating a male-dominated society with grace and badassness. Which, I mean, we all love powerful FMC!
And still, I wanted more between Death and Signa. Their relationship and dynamic were everything in the first book, and in was their relationship took the backseat, which was disappointing for a fan of enemies-to-lovers like myself.
Despite my reservations, the promising ending of Foxglove left me intrigued. So, while I'll approach Wisteria with caution, I'm still eager to see where the story goes next!
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