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fresholivebread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
BatB inspired - Beauty marries the Beast for her reputation (and hopes to avoid sex since he's 'impotent'). Oh, how I adored the cranky, brilliant, House-esque asshole that is Piers. He's so snarkily hilarious, and when he finally fell, he fell *so hard*. Linnet is his match in every way, she's beautiful, witty, sarcastic and dishes it back to him in equal measures. I simply loved them together - the banter, the slow building of trust, the eventual love and passion between them.
Their times in Pier's sea pool are fun, and I really liked that there's a real friendship between them. But the sudden descent into angst felt just a bit off, and there are some painful, emotional moments.And Pier's dick move was ugh. The conflict also felt slightly dragged out, and I really needed more reunion s̶e̶x̶ times . But I still had a lot of fun with this!
Their times in Pier's sea pool are fun, and I really liked that there's a real friendship between them. But the sudden descent into angst felt just a bit off, and there are some painful, emotional moments.
yodamom's review against another edition
4.0
Audio- wonderful tale of love lust and anger. The beast is a young Doctor with daddy issues and a physical injury that left him with a bad leg. He roars around yelling at all and happy with none. The beauty is of course a beauty that was used for her looks and tossed out of the Ton because of pregnancy rumors. She is shipped off the the beast in an arranged marriage to give him an heir and her a husband to save her from ruin.
Their tale is filled with anger, snarky humor, lust and stubbornness. They are beautiful together, even at the worst. The supporting characters fit well and bring laughter to the right moments. We all know the tale of beauty and the beast, and still there are many surprises here. Not to be missed for a romantic, historical fairy tale.
Their tale is filled with anger, snarky humor, lust and stubbornness. They are beautiful together, even at the worst. The supporting characters fit well and bring laughter to the right moments. We all know the tale of beauty and the beast, and still there are many surprises here. Not to be missed for a romantic, historical fairy tale.
erikajay's review against another edition
3.0
Cute unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast!
I particularly liked the beast and his backstory.
I particularly liked the beast and his backstory.
minhasa's review against another edition
5.0
This book had everything. The relationship started out as friends then disaster struck and I was worried if i’d enjoy it, but it tested them in the best way. This is my first Eloisa James book and i’m glad I read it. Also these characters had some of the best chemistry I have ever seen!
thebibliomaniac27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
milkybew's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely the best beauty & the beast I ever read!
Eloisa James version of fairy tales : beauty and the beast were not like others. The characters that she created were genius, funny and loving in every way. The story were as well written. You got everything from this book; humors, watering pot, heart wrenching moment and awe moment.
Definitely on my reread list!
Eloisa James version of fairy tales : beauty and the beast were not like others. The characters that she created were genius, funny and loving in every way. The story were as well written. You got everything from this book; humors, watering pot, heart wrenching moment and awe moment.
Definitely on my reread list!
clairedrinkstea's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! I LOVE this book!! Eloise James has hit all the right marks for me in this one.
I've picked up her books before because they were always cheap and cheerful reads on Kobo but "When Beauty Tamed the Beast" is the first I've actively made sure I bought because the story really appealed to me and it is worth every penny.
It's been a long time since a Regency Romance has had laugh out load moments for me - Julia Quinn usually hits the mark - this one DELIVERS. Some of my favourite quotes:
"...what's the good of poise if your neckline signals you're a wanton?"
"God Almighty, you're ruined, and you didn't even eat the gingerbread"
"...she had a hell of a bosom. Which is nothing more than a functional mammary gland..."
"I think I like ass. It ha such a round sound."
"That's when I said I'd go to the doctor. 'Cause I ain't been sinning more than is strictly normal"
Linnet may be a physical beauty but she is a diverse character with secret Bluestocking tendencies, dry wit and a zest for life. Pier's is big, gruff and intelligent and under his House M.D. exterior really cares. They have a wonder rapport and it's lovely to see their relationship get deeper. One of my favourite scenes is in the drawing room and they pretend they are at the theatre.
The supporting characters are great too from the Ducklings, Sebastien and Piers parents but my favourite is Purfrock the Butler who has some great sarcastic turns.
I read this book in one sitting and I'm looking forward to reading it again. It truly is a wonderful read and a shining example of Regency Romance done right!
I've picked up her books before because they were always cheap and cheerful reads on Kobo but "When Beauty Tamed the Beast" is the first I've actively made sure I bought because the story really appealed to me and it is worth every penny.
It's been a long time since a Regency Romance has had laugh out load moments for me - Julia Quinn usually hits the mark - this one DELIVERS. Some of my favourite quotes:
"...what's the good of poise if your neckline signals you're a wanton?"
"God Almighty, you're ruined, and you didn't even eat the gingerbread"
"...she had a hell of a bosom. Which is nothing more than a functional mammary gland..."
"I think I like ass. It ha such a round sound."
"That's when I said I'd go to the doctor. 'Cause I ain't been sinning more than is strictly normal"
Linnet may be a physical beauty but she is a diverse character with secret Bluestocking tendencies, dry wit and a zest for life. Pier's is big, gruff and intelligent and under his House M.D. exterior really cares. They have a wonder rapport and it's lovely to see their relationship get deeper. One of my favourite scenes is in the drawing room and they pretend they are at the theatre.
The supporting characters are great too from the Ducklings, Sebastien and Piers parents but my favourite is Purfrock the Butler who has some great sarcastic turns.
I read this book in one sitting and I'm looking forward to reading it again. It truly is a wonderful read and a shining example of Regency Romance done right!