The Beauty Trials (The Belles)

The Beauty Trials is a thrilling and deadly competition where the next Queen of Orleans must be chosen.

With the dangerous and erratic former queen, Sophia, imprisoned, peace has been restored to Orléans.

However, her sister, Charlotte, now sits on the throne and decides to invoke the ancient tradition of the Beauty Trials - a series of harrowing tests meant to find the true ruler of Orléans.

Edel Beauregard, a rebellious and outspoken Belle, joins the competition after promising to bind her arcana to keep from having an unnatural advantage.

But as the women are put through tasks that test their strength, confidence, composure, and bravery, many perish, and Edel is mysteriously attacked by one of the other competitors - forcing her to use her powers just to survive.

Will her subterfuge cost her the crown, or is there a larger conspiracy at play? With high-stakes court intrigue and danger disguised by beauty, The Beauty Trials is an all-new story from New York Times best-selling author Dhonielle Clayton that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Don't miss out on this captivating and thrilling read!