About this book
The dazzling sequel to the New York Times bestselling THE BELLES from the author of TINY PRETTY THINGS (coming to Netflix soon) The Belles control beauty. All our lives, my sisters and I have served the people of Orleans. For years, they've held their abilities against us. Not anymore. Now the queen hunts us for what we know about the rightful heir. They murdered our princess and fled the city. The princess is still alive, and we'll help her take back the throne. They'll return and give us what we deserve: beauty, everlasting. We will demand our freedom. No matter what the cost. Praise for THE BELLES: 'Heart-pounding' Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author 'Diverse' Tomi Adeyemi, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Whipsmart' Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author 'Groundbreaking' Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Unsettling' Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Immersive' Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Badass' Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author 'Intoxicating' Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Frightening' Marie Rutkoski, New York Times bestselling author
Censorship history
The Belles was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for reasons documented in the ban records below. This case illustrates how censorship authorities regularly reach for novel justifications when standard categories do not apply.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | PoliticalRacial |
