Synopsis
Blythe Hawthorne has never let anyone tell her what to do—not society, not her overprotective father, and certainly not the man she’s bound herself to, no matter how rude and insufferable he is. In fact, she’s determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensures that her life in his palace is anything but a fairytale. But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she’ll have to decide if she’s willing to let an unexpected spark ignite…and to discover the truth about who she really is.
Thoughts
Wisteria, book three in the Belladonna series, was my most anticipated book of the year, and I must admit that it did not live up to my expectations. The first two books in the series were the strongest five-star reads for me. However, this one was a four-star read as a standalone and a three-star read as the end of the series book, leaving it at three-and-a-half-stars for me.
I do not want to include any spoilers, but my main grievance is that I yearned for the focus to be elsewhere most of the time. While I loved the overall vibe, I did not enjoy the style and perspective shift in this one. The ending felt rushed and I was left with a lot of unanswered questions, which is always frustrating as a reader.
So…
Am I happy that I purchased the B&N special first edition book (pictured) to match my others? Yes. Am I happy that I pre-ordered the FairyLoot special edition book? Yes. Will I reread the series again? 100% yes. Am I thankful that I got to meet the author? 1000% yes!
This is still an enchanting series that I would recommend to fantasy lovers. And I definitely look forward to reading more from Adalyn Grace.