Genre: Romance/Realistic Fiction
# of Pages: 356
RAC: Yes
In this sequel to The Belles, the secret about the true relationship of Isabelle to the Monroes is out and threatening to take down Bill Monroe’s campaign for Senator. Multiple stories keep coming out about the Monroe’s and everyone is bothered by the fact that there seems to be a mole in their midst selling information to the highest bidder. Meanwhile, Isabelle and Mirabelle are preparing to become debutantes at their cotillion. This involves prep classes, dress shopping, and even a hazing ritual. Isabelle does surprisingly well, but Mirabelle is struggling due to the fact that her former best friend, Savannah, has turned everyone against her and she feels all alone. Can Mirabelle find a way to stand on her own without trying to please the most popular girls in school? Can Isabelle survive cotillion training? Will either girl let their father walk her into the cotillion after the way he lied to them?
This follow up is satisfying picking up right where the last one left off. The characters are properly growing and developing and we are learning more about the periphery characters as well. The cotillion preparation was actually fun and interesting as the girls struggle to make it to the big event. Fans of the series will be eager to see more.
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