I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I didn't have very high expectations going in, thinking that it would just be another basic vampire book (no shame in admitting that I consider these a guilty pleasure), but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. The writing was great- detailed but not annoyingly so. All parts were engaging (no skip reading was needed on my part). The pace of events was natural, and I liked the characters- they were realistic and sensible. I would definitely recommend to any vampire book fans, but don't go in expecting explicit scenes. This book does have romance, but more of a slow burn and relationship building (which I very much liked).

*****5 stars!

"If you fall apart, I will help put you back together."

First I would like to thank Wattpad Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read an arc of this book. I am honored to be given a chance to read it and give an honest review.

Belle Morte is one of the five vampire houses, places where vampires reside as celebrities and willing humans are paid to be their living donors. Humans are eager to offer themselves up for a taste of luxury and the promise of fortune, many idolizing the vampires that have become a huge part of the human world. This is a story of a donor who did not come to Belle Morte for the luxury, fame and fortune. She came to find her sister who walked into Belle Morte five months ago and never walked back out, Renie soon realizes the secrets revolving around this odd world are much bigger than she ever anticipated but she will stop at nothing to uncover the truth of her sister.

There is one person in Belle Morte who might have the answers Renie seeks; the last thing she expected was the undeniable pull she feels towards him: Edmond Dantes--a vampire and someone she considers her mortal enemy. The harder she tries to resist him the further she falls under his spell, terrified and entranced by him. In one instant her life is irrevocably changed.

I had read this book when it first appeared on Wattpad, I was so entranced by the fascinating world and intriguing characters Bella Higgin created and I was quick to fall under the spell of Belle Morte. I remember reading this story late into the night and waiting for chapter updates with bated breath, it was a story that stuck with me over the years and never quite strayed too far from my mind. Reading it again in its entirety years later has left me feeling the same as I had before. The moment I started this book I couldn't quite put it down, I was left with no choice but to consume chapter after chapter late into the night as I had done years earlier.

This book is so unique to all the other vampire stories I've read; I absolutely loved how the world was painted for the readers. A world where vampires no longer hide and proudly show their faces to the world only for humans to fall prey to the beauty and the sheer mystery that is their lives. Then there are the human donors who are all very eager to sign themselves away to the vampire houses, gladly giving up their blood to these mysterious and deadly creatures without an ounce of fear, desperate to see them up close and to live a life as similar as they could get to them. It is a very compelling and interesting world the author has created.

I also loved the slow burn romance between Renie and Edmond; it was all so wonderfully paced out. As you read on you can feel the tension slowly building, it's one of the many pulls that hooks you into the book. I also really enjoyed the richness of Edmond's history and it is something I felt we only scratched the surface of and I look forward to uncovering more in later books, along with various other characters in this story. Another thing that I really enjoyed in this book was the depth of Edmond's emotions, I felt it was very well explained how lonely and hard it was for him to be ever constant and never fading, which allowed the readers to better understand him.

This is a book that will easily be one of my favorites and one I would highly recommend! I've always been very fond of vampire romances and I feel this was a perfect mixture of everything. I am so looking forward to continuing this series, I can't wait to see where the characters find themselves next!

4/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The premise of this book hooked me from the very beginning! Imagine a mysterious mansion (called Belle Morte) filled with centuries-old vampires, where human donors can sign up to live in riches and glamour with them. The donors live like royalty, but are required to let vampires feed off them at anytime. The story is about Renie, who signs up to be a donor, not because she’s like the other starstruck, vampire-loving donors, but because her sister went into the house months before and wasn’t heard from again. The mystery and characters are reminiscent of twilight meets royalty. Although the story line is slightly predictable, I loved the unique vampire personalities and the friends Renie makes inside the house. I love that Renie is strong and outspoken, and not the damsel in distress. There’s no doubt I would live in the Belle Morte house, it sounds like a dream (minus a select few vampires)! If you’re looking for a fun vampire read, look no further!

@littleknownreads

4.5⭐️

Holy. Moly. I’m gonna be dead honest, I did not have high expectations for this, one because I’ve had a hard time getting into ya and fantasy recently and two this was a wattpad published book, but wow I couldn’t have been more wrong.

I have been dying for a good vampire fix for quite some time and this was SUCH an enjoyable read. It mixed my favourite parts of twilight and vampire academy into a new, unique and modern take on the vampire trope.

While there wasn’t any spice, there was just enough angst and tension that kept me engaged. The characters were amazing, I loved the setting and the plot pacing was so good. This book doesn’t come out until APRIL and I’m already dying to read this second book. This is why I never read uncompleted series.

*thank you NetGalley and Wattpad books for the eARC*

Initial Thoughts
This was a total cover apply for me on NetGalley. That cover is gorgeous. And, it doesn't hurt that it's a vampire book and I am always complaining that I don't read enough of those.

Despite being an April 2022 release, I decided to read it in October 2021 (right in time for Halloween).

Some Things I Liked
World building. I really enjoyed the setting of this book. I thought the vampires in these houses was a cool concept and I liked that the rest of the world we know is relatively unchanged.
Reference to The Count of Monte Cristo. That book is literally my favorite classic. I loved the way the reference was woven into the story.
All the vampire tropes. This book is riddled with tropes that we'd all seen before in vampire stories but I still enjoyed them nonetheless.

Some Things I Wasn't Crazy About
The pacing of the story wasn't great. Renie has a mission, she spends a large chunk of the story investigating the disappearance of her sister and when she does make some traction, the rest of the story zooms into high gear. I think the beginning was too slow and the end was too fast.
The title. I love the title. HOWEVER, I wanted the translation to be "beautiful death" not "beautiful dead". This might be a me thing, but "beautiful dead" sounds clunky in comparison.

Series Value
I would love to read a sequel to this book. I think there's a lot of potential for more here and the ending definitely sets the reader up for subsequent books.

Final Thoughts
This book was a perfect pre-Halloween read and is perfect for fans of all the YA vampire tropes.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Renie is accepted as a blood donor to the prestigious vampire house of Belle Morte. As she arrives and meets her masters, she is assessing each one. “Where is my sister, June, and which one of you is involved?” she thinks to herself. Renie is not a “vladdict” like the rest of the donors; she’s come to find out what really happened to her sister, who has been MIA for months after entering Belle Morte as a donor herself. But as she delves deeper into the secrets of the house and it’s inhabitants, Renie finds herself falling for the one vampire she should be staying away from.

I *devoured* this book in just a few days. The idea of the story was fresh and new; it’s definitely not one I’ve seen done before. With a cast of likable characters and a dash of suspense, I recommend adding this fun read to your TBR list!

I loved the cover...but fell in love with the book! I had no expectations when I began reading Belle Morte and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book.

The story begins when Renie (Irene) enters a Vampire House to search for her missing sister, but what she discovers is anything but what she expected. Along the way, she makes friends in the House and builds a relationship with the dashing Edmond, who can't stay away.

I can't wait to see where this series goes and will be patiently awaiting this book to release next year along with others in the series.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I want to thank the author, Bella Higgin, the publisher, and Netgalley.

I really enjoyed Belle Morte this one grabbed me from the start and I was hooked. Belle Morte is one 1 of 5 vampire houses where humans apply to be their blood donors. It's been five months since Renie has heard from her sister June. Renie arrives at Belle Morte looking for answers about her missing sister, But, the one thing she didn't expect to find was Edmond the sexy vampire she's drawn to. This book had me screaming "I WANT MORE" at the end. I'm not sure if there's going to be a sequel but I sure hope so. I need more Renie and Edmond!!!!

The new world that is created in Belle Morte is one that vampire lovers everywhere will want to experience! But you don't have to be a "Vladdict" to appreciate this book. It's great, bloody, twisty fun!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book.

In this story, Vampires are the hottest celebrities in the world and people apply to be blood donors for them. Renie, our main girl, applies for one of the vampire houses in hopes of finding out what happened to her sister who cut off all contact a few weeks prior. Along the way we meet Edmond, a vampire who can’t seem to stay away, and the few human friends Renie makes. Together they all try to figure out the secrets this house holds and the future of vampires cohabitating with humans.

I enjoyed the angst and tension that transpired between the two main characters, and I am interested to see how that relationship evolves based on the ending of this book. While there was some suspense building up towards the ending, I have to say the twist was a little predictable. Perhaps it’s just the way the author set it up, but it didn’t come off as much of a surprise to me.

While it definitely isn’t one of my favorite vampire stories, I think it’s a fun and unique take on the vampire trope. I also think the author did a great job setting readers up for the sequel with the cliffhanger ending. I’ll be interested to see where this story goes.

I really, really enjoyed this one.

In "Belle Morte," vampires have made their presence known to the world, and they are idolized in much the same way as celebrities. They become household names; paparazzi stalk them, people gossip about them, and many are fascinated by them and would do anything to be near them.

There are many houses in which vampires reside, of which humans are able to apply to become living donors at. Some see it as an honor, some wish to be near the vampires that they so admire, and some just want the fame and fortune that being a donor brings. None of those things are true of our protagonist: she applies to become a donor at house Belle Morte to find out what's become of her sister after she goes missing while serving as a donor there.

I found this one to be a really refreshing and interesting take on vampires, the characters were likeable and I could feel the chemistry between them, and the pacing felt good to me.

Color me surprised that the Wattpad of my youth has churned out a pretty great ya vampire novel, so thanks Wattpad Books and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read Belle Morte, cause ya girl is fricking floored!

Things I liked:
*vampires, duh
*world building—very well done!
*character development—I was kind of annoyed with Renie in the first half of the book because her character is very one track minded and kind of an asshole, but once she started opening up I really liked her

Things I didn’t like:
*background character development—there’s so many great characters like Jason and Roux whose storylines could have been flashed about a bit more, they were seriously great characters and I would have loved to see/know more about them
*pacing—Belle Morte starts a bit slow and Renie’s investigation into her sister is a little drawn out, and when things finally pick up the book ends too quickly

Overall Belle Morte sucks (😉) you in from the start, and is definitely a good read for anyone who loves ya fantasy & vampire novels!

Thank to Netgalley and Wattpads books for allowing me to read and review this book.

Like the author, my love for vampire books begun with Dracula. I was happy to discover a new book about vampires. The title was what attracted me first. It is interesting and intriguing.

Vampires have revealed themselves to humans. They are divided into houses and they have created the donor system. People who volunteer to give blood in exchange for money and accommodation. An aspect that I found very interesting and original.

I love to have two POV: the donor who wants to find his sister and the vampire. I like how the relation change, but I would have liked less yo-yo scenes between them and more rapprochement. Other than that, how not fall in love with Edmond Dantes.

My favorite scenes were in the library. They were well written. At the end, I didn't see the twist coming. I thought it would end worst.

Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Belle Morte is translated to "Beautiful Death". It is one of five vampire houses around the world. In this book, instead of vampires feeding on humans until they die or without their consent, these houses were created as a way of allowing vampires to exist in a light that didn't depict them as dangerous. Humans applied to be donors at these houses. They get to live in luxury in exchange for providing vampires the opportunity to feed on them whenever they so choose. Reni does not understand the appeal or the obsession Vladdicts have. All Reni cares about is finding out what happened to her sister, June, after she signed up to be a donor and stopped sending home letters over a month ago.

Similar to what feels like almost every other vampire book, Reni is instantly drawn to a particular vampire who she feels a deep pull towards. Similarly, Edmond feels the same pull. One of the rules in the houses is that there can be no relationships between donors and vampires, but the two of them can't seem to stay away from each other no matter how hard they try. Reni seeks Edmond's help in finding out what happened to her sister. Edmond knows that happened to June, but is sworn to secrecy from telling her. This puts a strain on any potential relationship they may have because Reni knows he is lying and she cannot understand why.

I did think the premise of the story was interesting. I loved her roommate Roux and their friend Jason. He was the comedic relief several times and I loved his role as a friend who swoops in to save the day for whatever reason. We didn't really learn a lot about any of the other vampires except the lady of the house, Ysanne. I wished there had been more background on some of the other vampires or that they played a bigger role in the overall storyline. It felt like we were barely introduced to Etienne and Ludovic and I would have loved to learn more of their story.

For the most part, I think vampire books will always hold some allure. I didn't think this book was anything out of this world. I liked the premise and I look forward to finding out what happens next in the series. If you are typically a fan of vampire books, or you're looking to try one out, this is a book worth reading.

Gorgeous cover. Beautiful title. A guilty pleasure read! This is a slightly steamy (but not explicit) vampire romance novel that contains a fierce and brave main character, and a wonderful, close knit friendship between three new friends. I absolutely loved Roux and Jason. They were a great supporting cast for Renie.

Belle Morte is a quick read. It made me laugh at times. There were definitely a few gory/violent parts. It is important to note that this is obviously book one of a series.

Thank you Net Galley and Wattpad books for this digital arc in exchange for my honest review which is not affiliated with any brand.

#NetGalley #BelleMorte

Belle Morte by Bella Higgin was an addicting read, and I read it in one sitting! The plot, while addicting, felt a bit fast paced, with plot events jumping to the next event very quickly. However, I enjoyed the characters, with Renie being incredibly relatable, and Roux being the best friend anyone would want. And of course, the vampires. I usually am not a fan of how people write vampires, but the House system was pretty genius. I enjoyed how this felt like fantasy but also was set in the modern world. The world inside the house was well fleshed out, and I honestly wished to see more of it. Overall this book was really good!

Book about vampires: *exists*
Me: *seductively raises eyebrow*
Wow wow wow wow! The plot is so damn intriguing, ngl left me quite speechless. I went into it blindly and with zero expectations but damn, it really did blew my mind. I really really liked the word building and the pace. It didn’t have any spice in it, although, the angst and chemistry is enough to not leave me complaining here. I adored the main character Renie, she’s a strong willed lady and stand and fights for what she believes in. Now, I’m dying to see how the relationship evolves between Edmond and Renie based on the ending. Couldn’t wait enough to read it.
So, in a nutshell, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I cannot express how pleasantly surprised I am with this book. The title and cover caught my attention, but the premise did not inspire confidence. I wasn’t sure just how bad it’d be, but it wasn’t anything I could have expected.

I am now in love with this book and with everything this series could be. The writing itself was so well done. Somehow, there’s just the right amount of detail, and everything flows so nicely. I was deeply invested in the story and it’s characters within the first few chapters. Speaking of the characters, they felt so real and authentic. The story matched the characters and the characters matched the story. Everything fit together wonderfully, especially the chemistry. A problem a lot of books can have is the lack of chemistry between characters, whether romantic or platonic, but it was not an issue here. It was all so believable and chemistry filled. Even the tension was handled so well!

This is the kind of vampire story we’ve been missing for ages, and I cannot be happier I took this leap. It’s fun and engaging and entangling and everything you could want in a story like this.

Belle Morte is a is a wonderful and incredibly rich fantasy novel, so well built and fast paced that I wasn't able to put it down till I reached the end. I was absolutely captivated by the atmosphere, and the characters.

This novel submerges the reader in a landscape so imaginative and detailed that the information of the world building/plot never feels forced, and is never difficult to understand or picture in one's mind. I had an enjoyable time reading this and it held my attention the entire way through that I finished it within the day! I enjoyed every page and thought that the plot/story was very unique. Would recommend to anyone!

Belle Morte by Bella Higgin is a refreshing take of the vampire narrative. In Belle Morte, vampires are viewed as celebrities and humans volunteer to be their blood donors. Renie, our main character, doesn’t see glamour and appeal of the vampires but becomes a donor to find out what happened to her sister in one of the vampire houses. What she encounters is more than she could have ever imagined.

Belle Morte really is a fun read. I enjoyed the interactions between characters, beautiful descriptions of the environment, and who doesn’t love a bunch of sexy vampires. For me, some of the plot and twists were pretty predictable, but it didn’t take away from my reading experience. All in all, I would totally continue to read this series.

Thank you NetGalley for sending this arc for an honest review!

Honestly I’m on a roll idk why but lately evrey book I’ve been reading has consisted of some shape of a vampire. Quite odd but at least it’s not like twilight. Haha no far from it. It’s probably why I enjoyed it so much. And enemies to lovers? Truly captivating. It was so intresting to see how the story went on and these vampires jobs were very different than a typical vampire. I would have to say this story reminded me a lot of “king of battle and blood” seeing as to how the MCs both have the same motives.

This is a great YA book. I really enjoyed the story, and the even though there are a lot of vampire romances, this one was definitely different. I did see the end before halfway, but I'm an older adult so.... It was a quick read for me, and I enjoyed the characters a lot. I do hope for more, because I want to know more about them.

(I will be reviewing on my goodreads,and tiktok roundup)

Belle Morte was just about what you would expect from a Wattpad vampire story. An interesting plot line, fast paced and easy to get sucked (no pun intended) into. I really enjoyed the plot of vampires becoming acknowledged in the mortal world as celebrities of sort. The only real issue I had with the book was with the romance. I would have loved to see more of a slow burn romance rather than an insta-love. I liked both of the main characters and enjoyed their interactions together. The heroine was ruthless and willing to stop at nothing to get what she wanted out of Belle Morte. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of either Twilight or Vampire Academy - if you’re looking to get a quick vampire fix with some forbidden romance then Belle Morte is definitely a book you should check out!

“Je vous veux comme aucune autre ”

“I want you like no other”

What a wonderful read! First, the concept is fantastic. I mean, vampires are always hiding so why not change it up. Second, the donors have such a great sense of humor. My favorite part will always be the drunk fashion show. That is hilarious. I think the ending was surprising. It flows really well between the two characters. All in all a great read.

Okay … you had me at “vampires …”
The premise of this new series intrigued me and I really enjoyed the development of the characters.
That said, this book feels “chunky” and awkward at times it struggles to transition to the next part of the story.
I still found this book hard to put down and I can’t wait where the author takes the characters next. The ending left me dangling and anxious for more.

I really wanted to like this book more, but the lead character was so frustrating and the insta-love seemed rushed and without a lot of foundation. Renie is so angry for so much of the story and her anger comes so impulsively. It definitely moves the plot forward but there are only so many times I can listen to her angrily complaining without rolling my eyes. I know that she is really conflicted but the number of times she was having positive feelings and then ruined it with anger was frustrating and repetitive. Renie realizes at one point that she is selfish and I agree. I do really like Roux and Jason. Despite the negatives, I am interested to know what happens next. I would like to know more about the world the vampires inhabit.

Beautiful vampires that live seemingly glamorous, lives in public where they are adored and vetted donors line up to give them blood while sharing in the luxe lifestyle. A delicate balance must be maintained so history doesn’t repeat itself and the adoring public doesn’t turn into a vengeful mob.

Here’s some of what you will get… Dual point of view (Renie and Edward). Gorgeous but fierce vampires. A missing sister mystery. A strong-willed, determined, and evolving female protagonist. A sinister predictable-ish plot twist. A predictable insta-ish love/romance. Great friendships. LGBTQIA+ representation.

Even with some predictable vampire tropes, I really enjoyed this book. The main female character Renie can get annoying and has some growing up to do, but this is only the start of the series. I think she’ll get there. Her love interest Edward is your standard knight in shining armor somewhat angsty vampire.

What really makes this story are the “side characters”. Renie’s friends Roux and Jason are awesome. Vampires Ludovic, Gideon, and incredible head of the house Ysanne are such interesting characters, and I’m excited to see where their plot lines go.

I’m eager to see what happens next in this series!

For fans of comics and graphic novels, this gave me some Wicked and the Divine vibes which I loved.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad for this ARC.

I received an advanced copy from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.

First, let me start with I just LOVE me some vampire books. All kinds. The original Dracula, the sparkly Twilight, the vicious Strain trilogy, although, was not such a fan of the book Interview with a Vampire (loved the movie!). Right away when I saw vampire I was SO EXCITED! And this novel did NOT disappoint.

Heads up though, this is NOT a standalone. I thought it was and as I got closer to the end things were not getting entirely wrapped up and the ending certainly left me with a lot of questions, not it a bad way. I would totally be happy to have a sequel. However, I feel like if this story is stretched out more than two books it will likely lose my interest.

This novel is set in sort of modern time where vampires have come out of hiding and are known to exist. In various areas of the world the vampire covens have set up fancy shmansy houses where people can volunteer as blood donors for a few months and get greatly rewarded after their time. This is to prevent vampires from being all murdery and gives them a place in society. Because of this deal that vampires have worked out, they have essentially become celebrities and have fans and the tabloids always looking for a good story. However, Renie does not care at all. She is uninterested in vampires as a whole and only came to Belle Morte to find out what happened to her sister June, a donor, when her letters stopped a few months back. Renie is thrown into a world she did not expect at all..... vampire stories, lavish balls, a good mystery and some ridiculous and delicious vampire love story makes this novel a fun read. I am excited for the next one!!!

Vampires as rock stars and teen idols. In Belle Morte by Bella Higgin, vampires have come out to the public and now live in five communities or "houses" throughout the world. Each of the five is exclusive and humans can be paid as living donors, which is considered a great honor. At least for some. For Renie, the newest donor at Belle Morte, this was never the way she saw her life going. In fact, she is at Belle Morte for one reason only, her sister. It was her sister who was the original donor, that is until she disappeared and no one at Belle Morte is talking. What follows is a hunt for the truth, a predictable love story, and the introduction of a few believable characters. A book worth picking up but this reader is undecided over whether the sequel will be worth the effort.

House of Vampires, Blood lust & forbidden love - if this your pull I recommend you to read this book.

The book overall is a huge hit or miss, but one thing is for sure: people have very strong opinions!

Why this could possibly be a hit:
🌹The tangent of forbidden love where you hate your enemy but still feel an irresistible pull
🌹The overall plot of the story is very gripping
🌹The chemistry between the characters is appealing
🌹The book ends on a cliffhanger and keeps you wanting for more
🌹 It's been ages since I last read a good Vampire Clan built up

Why this could be a miss:
🥀 The character development of Edmond
🥀 The use of French abruptly, disturbs the flow a little
🥀 It looses the spice a little here n there in few chapters & you have to push through them.

I honestly enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Obviously there is a reason this is getting published but as it came from wattpad my expectations were a little lower. However I've been in this vampire mood lately and because of that I really enjoyed it. I thought the points of views of the main character and love interest were interesting and although I was able to figure out the ~mystery~ pretty early on in the book it didn't necessarily ruin the book when it was revealed later on. I also really liked how the love interest actually talks about his background more, it gave him more depth which I feel is important for these types of main characters. Also enjoyed the slightly older characters, like they're more college age which is nice because i relate more to that now, although it did read more like a typical younger YA paranormal.

The cover of this book was what drawn me in. I dont typically read vampire stories anymore but something about the synopsis of this book drawn me in with a sister disappearing and a modern setting of willing blood donors. I was pleasantly surprised by the fast pacing, the easy writing and the tempting romance. Whilst the plot was predictable, the storyline was still very entertaining. I loved the modern setting of this book and vampires are no longer in hiding but are considered celebrities. There are those who idolise them and those who dont - our main character Renie being on the later end. I liked there was friendship, sisterhood and politics in this book as well. Whilst there was a bit of a information dump in some areas, it did not slow the pacing down.
I hope we see more of the political side of the vampire society in future books!
Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good vampire story and this did not disappoint. I loved the premise of vampires as celebrities and humans applying to live a lavish life as blood donors. This is where our main character, Renie, enters the story as a blood donor to the vampire house Belle Morte.

Renie absolutely hates vampires. She thinks people are stupid for volunteering to have their blood sucked. She thinks it’s insane to trust vampires and view them as anything but lethal predators. However, all this goes out window over Renie’s sister June.

June is the opposite of Renie. She’s fascinated by vampires and wanted to hang out with vampires as a donor. June becomes a donor at Belle Morte and writes home about her experiences….Until she doesn’t write anymore.

Renie is sure something bad has happened and this is why she applies to be a blood donor. As Renie joins Belle Morte, she tries to unravel the mystery and locate her sister. Along the way, she befriends fellow donors and begins to question her prejudices against vampires as she gets to know Edmond and the others in the house.


This book is a dual POV and it focuses on Renie and a vampire named Edmond. It’s a good read and the second half of the book makes it hard to put down. The ending definitely sets this up for a sequel and I will be reading it!!

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and publisher for an eARC of this book!

Thank you first to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me an advance copy of the book in return for my honest review. I don't understand all the 3 star and four star reviews. I absolutely blocked this book. I of course, like any book about vampires, but this one caught me right from the start. Just enough romance, mystery and intrigue. I loved all of the characters, the plot, and the setting. I can find nothing bad to say about this book. I did not find it a slow read and was on the edge of my seat at some points. I look forward to the sequel. Five start for sure.

A forbidden romance between a human and a vampire? Yes, please! I love that vampire stories are coming back, especially if they are all going to be this well done.

When vampires revealed themselves to the world, they became celebrities and the center of every gossip magazine and talk show. Now, they live in houses where they follow carefully constructed rules to protect both themselves and the humans. Some vampire-obsessed humans volunteer to be living donors in exchange for the money and fame that living in a vampire house brings.

Renie doesn't even like vampires. But her sister walked into Belle Morte, a vampire house, as a donor, and then disappeared. Renie's determined to find out what happened to her, so she volunteers as a donor herself. She intends to dislike all the vampires, but then Etienne befriends her and she can't seem to stay away from the handsome Edmond. Belle Morte is filled with secrets, and Renie and her sister are at the center of them.

Renie is the feisty heroine that Bella (of Twilight) never was. Despite her growing feelings for a vampire, she remains very much in control of her own destiny. Edmond's feelings for Renie are mixed with admiration and respect. Their longing pulls you in, and their romance sparkles, especially in the ballroom scenes. This is very much a love story, both the story of Renie and Edmond and the sisterly love that drove Renie to Belle Morte.

I enjoyed the world of Belle Morte. This is a light, quick read, complete with gorgeous dresses, fancy parties and secret plots with a dash of celebrity gossip. The last page had a shocking twist, setting it up nicely for a series.

Thank you to Wattpad Books for the advance review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was a little worried after reading the first chapter that I would hate Renie, but this book was a very pleasant surprise. Yes, she acted as I assumed she would, but she was also quick to realise her faults and when she was wrong. The book didn’t hold any surprises for me, but it was a fun read; zippy enough to fly right through and filled with fun friends and beautiful clothing. Definitely looking forward to seeing what happens next!

Renie wants to find her sister. She cannot believe that her sister would just cut off all contact, so Renie applies to become a donor at the Belle Morte house. At first, Renie feels out of place because she is not a "Vladdict" like some of the other donors, and frankly, she really could care less about vampires. When Renie starts to ask questions and explore the house, she discovers her sister June has been turned and is now a rabid vampire. Renie works hard to try to help June with the help of a few of the other vampires in the house. As Renie continues to try to help June, she finds herself being drawn closer to Edmond, a handsome and intriguing vampire, who also seems to be drawn to her. Relationships between vampires and humans is not allowed, but neither Renie nor Edmond can stop the way they feel for each other. This ends with a cliffhanger, so I hope there will be another book to finish this one. It was an enjoyable read.

Thank you to Wattpad and Netgalley for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review. This book is expected to be published on April 5th, 2022!

Oh. My. Gosh.
Have you ever read a book that sucks you in so much that when it ends you wish there was more for you to read then you sit there staring at the wall dissociating as you try to wrap your head around what happened? That’s how reading Belle Morte was for me. Now vampire books aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but I can’t ever resist one so this book was right up my alley. If you love forbidden romance, a badass heroine, and hot mysterious vampires that are harboring secrets in their lavish mansion? Then this book just might be the book for you.

This book sucked me in and I felt like I was a pre-teen again on a vampire story binge. I couldn’t put this book down once I picked it up. I’ve never read Higgins a work before but I’m going to keep an eye out for her works now. Her writing was smooth and descriptive and painted such an elegant look into the world of Belle Morte. This story was fast-paced and filled with twists and turns befit with a strong, sarcastic, and sweet heroine. I absolutely LOVED Reine’s dynamic with the rest of the characters and I felt like all the side characters’ personalities and development weren’t forgotten as the story unfolded. I appreciated that the side characters pushed Reine's growth and that connecting with the rest of her group was an important factor in her story. While I wished for a little more of a slow-burn romance in this book, I still felt like it didn’t develop too fast. I’m just a big fan of painfully long slow burns. But this book wasn’t just about romance, I appreciated the themes of morality and grief throughout the story and the question that hung in the air, what lengths would you go to for the ones you love?

While there is a little bit of spice thrown into this book the spice-o-meter is quite low. Though, I was still quite happy with the little bit of spice we did get. Also, I am unsure if this book is standalone or if Higgins planned on this book being the start of a series. The ending of this book has quite a cliffhanger that left me wanting more but I worry about series sometimes so I also am quite content with just pondering over the unanswered questions I have. All that to say, though I know vampire stories might not be everyone's cup of tea, I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

It was cheesy, it had vampire, and it was perfect. I went into this unsure if I would love it and afraid it would be too focused on “oh romance and vampires”, but it gave me much more than that! I love that no matter what happened, Renie still stuck to the idea her sister was somewhere. I find often books end up forgetting big parts of the plot like that, and then scramble to shove explanations in at the end. But in Belle Morte, even if the donors were up to something else, Renie still had it in her mind to help her sister and whatever happened to her! Bonus stars for the vampires too. Giving them actual personality other than just mysterious and sexy. I will definitely be recommending this to others and I’m excited for the next in the series! Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for a chance to read this ARC! #Netgalley #Bellemorte

Belle Morte was an intriguing book to start with. The idea that Vampires are celebrities made sense to me. People are obsessed with vampires so going in I felt like that it would be a good story.

I loved the main character, Renie. Her love for her sister is something I always enjoy in books but I don’t love that we have a hundreds year old vampire as her Insta-love interest. It’s just something that’s been done before.

It did like that the vampires could be down right scary at times. I think that’s how they should be in the eyes of a human. They felt very other worldly. But for me the pacing of this book felt off, it took me a long time to get into and I’m just really not a fan of Insta-love. It’s not real and it doesn’t happen in real life all that often, if ever.

I gave it 3 stars for being interesting enough for me to finish. I wanted to know what happened to her sister but i wish the romance pulled me in a bit more.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for proving me with this ARC for my honest review!

“Belle Morte” by Bella Higgin is an addictive and faced-paced tale that brings back the lore and fascination with vampires. This young adult fantasy novel will captivate readers with its original plotline, fiery romance, and its delectable secrets.

Ever since vampires came out of hiding, the world has been obsessed with them. Many hope to become blood donors in one of the five houses where vampires reside. Only a few humans are lucky enough to be chosen. When Renie’s sister is chosen and abruptly stops responding to any letters, Renie takes it upon herself to become a donor at the same house to find out what truly happened. Despite her determination, vampires have had years to perfect patience and whatever happened to Renie’s sister is a secret they’re not willing to reveal.

It’s hard to find young adult vampire stories that aren’t full of cliches or super mushy in the romance department. Higgin’s portrayal of vampires and their existence in human society felt realistic. The author is clearly a fan of the genre and spent time finding a way of presenting these creatures in a unique light that will pique the interest of readers. Higgin did an excellent job in this regard, as it was easy to become enthralled in the luxurious lifestyle of the vampires and their grizzly pasts that come to light. In “Belle Morte,” vampires are more than the bloodthirsty creatures that history has presented them as. Even in death, they’ve retained some of their humanity.

“Belle Morte” by Bella Higgin is a story fans of vampires should most definitely look forward to on its expected publication date of April 5th, 2022.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wattpad Books for providing me with a free e-arc of this novel and the opportunity to share my honest opinion in this review.

This was a great first book for a series and it’s awesome to see at Wattpad book becoming official! The plot was a little predictable but the development of it and the character development was good. Can’t wait for the next book! Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review!

Thank you NetGalley and Wattpad Books for sending over an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Belle Morte is a fast paced, quick read that feels like a younger, modern version of True Blood!

Vampire fantasy reads are my guilty pleasure, and this one doesn't disappoint.
A beautiful cover. Great world building. Interesting, nuanced characters.

Renie is on a mission to find her sister, and it's a storyline we can all get behind and offers all the familiar YA fantasy tropes that make this genre so interesting.

My only critique is the pacing as it felt fast in some parts and slow in others with a bit too much fluff.

Otherwise, great cliffhanger and I know this is a series people will devour as soon as they get their hands on it.

A stellar addition to the world of fantasy young adult romance. The glittering vampire courts and intense drama will keep you glued to the pages. A wonderful read for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Another YA book with vampires—why not? This one drew me in right away and kept my interest throughout. Interesting premise with the vampires living in houses and humans applying for the privilege to be donors. Renie’s sister had become one and now is missing so Renie becomes a donor too in hope of finding her. As she begins to discover what has happened to her sister, Renie also must reevaluate some of what she believed about vampires, especially as she grows closer to Edmund, a vampire in the house. While I enjoyed watching the way that relationship developed, I did get frustrated with Renie’s stubborn insistence on pushing against boundaries that should have made sense to her as the story progressed. At one point, the vampire in charge of Belle Morte accuses her of being too immature to understand why things were the way they were, and I frankly agreed. In spite of that, I enjoyed the story and will definitely be back for book 2 after a cliffhanger ending to this one.

First, I want to thank NetGalley and Wattpad Books for sending over an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Now, on the book and what I thought.

The description drew me in. A girl, who doesn't like vampires, becomes a donor for vampires to find out about what happened to her older sister, who had always been a donor. Something about vampires will always crave to read more, but the interesting idea of this mystery made me want to read as well.

I really like Renie, the main character. She's strong and a fighter. She doesn't just accept things told to her. She needs to see things for herself. And Edmond? Oh my! 😍 Swoon. Also, Roux is just a badass. I really think people will love these characters and love them as much as I did.

Bella really does a great job of building up this interesting and unique world where vampires and humans co-exist. I do wish there was a bit more building and a little less slowness of conversation that wasn't very useful to the story. Some parts of the book are really slow and you really want to skip over it to move the story along. I also felt like the problem in the book was predictable. But it's still a fun, fast read that I HAVE to continue reading about.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

What can I say about this book? I literally could NOT put this down. From the moment I started reading it to the time I put it down (early morning hours). Initially, I chose this book because of the amazingly beautiful cover, and the fact it was about vampires was just a plus. Normally you don't see Wattpad books written this well. And this book did not disappoint.

About the Book:
Vampires have come out! They are bigger than celebrities and they hire humans as donors to feed on. Renie has not heard from her sister June after some time of entering and so she herself enters this amazing world that she distrusted to become one so she could see what happened with her sister. Only to find she is not there and she does not believe the reasons on where she is at.

Overall the plot was good, albeit a bit slow for the first half of the book. The characters were great although I do think the main character fell a bit fast for a species she supposedly hated/distrusted. I absolutely loved this book though, and I am very excited I got to read it first before it came out but now I already looking for the next book in this series!! I love the fact that she put vampires in the modern world and how people would react if they did in fact come out to be real. I did figure out pretty early on what happened to her, and who did it. But if you like vampires and romance and enjoy a quick enjoyable read this is a book for you!

I loved the first half of this book. It was interesting and sucked me in. But once we figure out the mystery the book kind of dropped off. Nothing exciting happened until the last 2 chapters. And then it’s exciting and the book cuts off. I’m hoping there is a second in the series.

I fell in love with Renie the main character she was spunky and brutally honest and had no fears. I’d like to read more about her story. Edmund was great, I loved hearing his past stories and would even read a book based on his history.

I really enjoyed this one. 🤞🏻 For a second book

Belle Morte is a unique and captivating YA fantasy book surrounding the themes of vampires and mysteries. I was thoroughly entertained while reading, constantly in anticipation of what would come next, and trying to figure out the mystery along the way.

Although I enjoyed reading, some plot twists were predictable to me, as there weren't many other things that could've happened, and that being said, there wasn't much of an element of surprise. Also, the romance started off really quickly, considering both Edmond and Renie seemed infatuated with each other since they first met. Their relationship did redeem itself a bit later on, as it was developed more slowly and the characters were given more depth. I became engrossed in their romance from then on.

Overall, this book was definitely a fun read. I absolutely loved Renie's friendships, they were all very well developed and given a lot of focus. Based on the ending, I’m hoping there will be a sequel, and I'm equally excited for that as I was for Belle Morte. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a vampire romance, amazing friendship dynamics, and an enthralling mystery filled with secrets, lies, and plot twists.

This book surprised me, when I first got the ARC I wasn't expecting great things from it because I'm not exactly the biggest vampire fan (I was one of the kids that watched the first Twilight and hated it) but I was curious about this one because look at that cover! And I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by how good this story is, granted it still had its issues hence the 3 stars, but overall it was a very good, fun read that I flew through.

Belle Morte tells the story of Renie who, after her sister goes to a vampire house to be a donor then all news of her stop at once, decides to apply to Belle Morte as well looking for her sister. Except when she gets there what she finds isn't what she was expecting.

I have to say my favorite thing about this book has to be the world it's set in. I mean a world where vampires no longer hide in the shadows and are treated like A-list celebrities? Sign me up!
At first the idea of donors, aka humans who willingly go to be vampires' dinner, seemed very odd to me, but the more I read the more it made sense, yeah people would be into that shit.

The writing was also a strong point for this book, I really liked how straightforward it was and it made me breeze through it (in what little free time I had).

However, in my opinion the weakest link in this book were the characters, I just couldn't relate nor like them. I didn't hate them, I just didn't care and if I'm being honest I'd rather hating characters than being indifferent.
I tried so hard to relate to Renie and like her, after all she was going through so much shit that would drive me insane if I were in her place, but I just couldn't. The fact that she's the dumbest human to ever walk the earth didn't help as well.
Edmond was meh to me, I didn't expect him to be an instant new favorite, but holy shit that man is so bland you could replace him with a loaf of bread and nothing would change.
I did kinda like the friends, both Renie's and Edmond's, but we didn't get nearly enough time with them for this to matter.

The romance was blah, I didn't really feel any connection between the characters, especially since most of their interactions had a lot of telling instead of showing. Hell Jason and Gabriel had more chemistry in that one interaction than Renie and Edmond did in the entire book.

Overall however, this was a very fun read and I really enjoyed going through it and dipping my toes into vampire books, I might even pick up more books about vampires that are not Twilight at some point this year.