Read this book if you love; 

• Forbidden Love 

• Shapeshifting Heroine 

• Dark secrets 

• Snow White and Rose Red retelling 

 

The plot is quite interesting. I really like some elements from Snow White story can be found in this story with the apples, the wicked step-mother and the Mirror. 

 

The Belle and the Blackbird is about Tyreste’s story, he previously appeared in the the first book – The Altruist and the Assassin. To be honest, I forgot what the 1st book is about but fortunately this one provides enough information to jog my memory back about it. Plus the characters from the 1st book also make an appearance which helps, like Asterin and Sesto. 

 

It took longer than I expected for me to get hooked into the story cause most of the time I don’t agree with some of the decisions the main characters (Tyreste and Ana) made during the first half part of the story. 

Nevertheless, I really like Tyreste’s family relationship especially seeing him so close to his sister – Adeline. I love their strong bond and how welcoming Tyreste’s family to Ana. 

 

Overall, it’s not a bad one but it’s not as great as the other books I’ve read in this series so far. The ending was slightly rushed and I kinda hope the real villain was more highlighted, nonetheless I like this snow white retelling story that comes with a twist. 

 

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: manipulation, blackmail, magically-influenced attempted SA (not graphic)