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fmcfranny's review
4.0
I absolutely loved this book. The premise/storyline was interesting and paced well. The characters were also quite fun. A grump dragon, an accepting girl, and villains you can really hate. The curse was interesting too, especially it being a delayed family line thing.
You may ask why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 if I loved it so much and I have to admit it's because it came off preachy. There were times when I thought I was listening to missionaries rather than reading a book, the name of the God was different but it read as preaching religion. If Lisette had used common decency or faith in people instead of God, or even her history with him up to that point (because for me someone's decency is shown through their actions NOT their religion) as reasons to believe it would have been a straight-up 5 for me.
Don't get me wrong it was not so bad I couldn't finish the book, and other than the preaching I enjoyed the book but I will not reread it knowing the preaching is there and for me, a 5 star is a rereader.
You may ask why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 if I loved it so much and I have to admit it's because it came off preachy. There were times when I thought I was listening to missionaries rather than reading a book, the name of the God was different but it read as preaching religion. If Lisette had used common decency or faith in people instead of God, or even her history with him up to that point (because for me someone's decency is shown through their actions NOT their religion) as reasons to believe it would have been a straight-up 5 for me.
Don't get me wrong it was not so bad I couldn't finish the book, and other than the preaching I enjoyed the book but I will not reread it knowing the preaching is there and for me, a 5 star is a rereader.
clairisa's review
4.0
What a great retelling of Beauty and the Beast with a unique twist!
What a unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Although it is a Retelling it is also a unique story with two wonderful well developed main characters. I absolutely loved the witty banter between Lisette and Merek. And I also liked that they didn't instantly fell in love like most couples do but their friendship grew over time into something more. But at times I wanted them to be more intimate and confessed their love for each other but they were both so stubborn. I also liked the fact that Lisette was a very confident women who believe in herself and her ability as a healer even though her father didn't have her best interest at heart she respected her father and was obedient towards him and tried to better the situation she was in. And Merek even though he was conflicted with whether Lisette intentions were true or not he admires her free spirit and confidence. And his Curse! I didn't expect that ! This definitely a page turner! Well make sure to read the rest of books in this series!
What a unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Although it is a Retelling it is also a unique story with two wonderful well developed main characters. I absolutely loved the witty banter between Lisette and Merek. And I also liked that they didn't instantly fell in love like most couples do but their friendship grew over time into something more. But at times I wanted them to be more intimate and confessed their love for each other but they were both so stubborn. I also liked the fact that Lisette was a very confident women who believe in herself and her ability as a healer even though her father didn't have her best interest at heart she respected her father and was obedient towards him and tried to better the situation she was in. And Merek even though he was conflicted with whether Lisette intentions were true or not he admires her free spirit and confidence. And his Curse! I didn't expect that ! This definitely a page turner! Well make sure to read the rest of books in this series!
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