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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
Ok raise your hands if you desperately need a sequel to Beauty and the Beast? Yup I think that’s almost everyone. And Emma Theriault wrote it! Make place on those tbr’s because this is a book that a lot of readers will love, especially if you’re actually YA in age, and I think this book is also perfect for a younger audience.
Personally I was so ready to love this book, but I’m afraid I ended up merely liking it. Which is not bad, but the fireworks remain a bit absent. I love the backdrop of the French revolution, which puts the stakes up high, and how that directly affects what should have been a happy honeymoon. Belle and Lio (the Beast has a name!) travel to Paris, to reunite with some of Lio’s acquaintances, especially his nephew, and we are introduced to some new characters. However, the revolution takes on hold, and Belle is in het middle of it, knowing both sides of the story. But she is also very indecisive about what her role should be, and she’s very insecure - I didn’t expect that from her character. There were many fun scenes, but a lot was also about politics and talking about what action to take, but apart from the end it felt like they were only talking in circles about the same issues.
Belle felt too subdued to me, and Lio didn’t listen at all to her which felt off. Their sweet moments though were great and I love how to complemented each others, and how it showed that the curse still had impact, especially on Lio with returning nightmares, it’s not all forgotten but it shaped them both. But for me it wasn’t enough to compensate for the slow pacing, a predictable plot and villain, and the ending felt too rushed and we also missed most of the actual action. So I’m afraid this wasn’t my cup of tea (Mrs. Potts is amazingly feminist though), I think a younger audience will love this, and I’m very sure if you liked Lost in A Book you’ll love this book.
I received a free copy of this book from Edelweiss but it hasn’t influenced my opinions.
Personally I was so ready to love this book, but I’m afraid I ended up merely liking it. Which is not bad, but the fireworks remain a bit absent. I love the backdrop of the French revolution, which puts the stakes up high, and how that directly affects what should have been a happy honeymoon. Belle and Lio (the Beast has a name!) travel to Paris, to reunite with some of Lio’s acquaintances, especially his nephew, and we are introduced to some new characters. However, the revolution takes on hold, and Belle is in het middle of it, knowing both sides of the story. But she is also very indecisive about what her role should be, and she’s very insecure - I didn’t expect that from her character. There were many fun scenes, but a lot was also about politics and talking about what action to take, but apart from the end it felt like they were only talking in circles about the same issues.
Belle felt too subdued to me, and Lio didn’t listen at all to her which felt off. Their sweet moments though were great and I love how to complemented each others, and how it showed that the curse still had impact, especially on Lio with returning nightmares, it’s not all forgotten but it shaped them both. But for me it wasn’t enough to compensate for the slow pacing, a predictable plot and villain, and the ending felt too rushed and we also missed most of the actual action. So I’m afraid this wasn’t my cup of tea (Mrs. Potts is amazingly feminist though), I think a younger audience will love this, and I’m very sure if you liked Lost in A Book you’ll love this book.
I received a free copy of this book from Edelweiss but it hasn’t influenced my opinions.
Really great and interesting take on what happens after the original tale ends. I liked the inclusion of the French Revolution and the perspective on the event from those who were in that 1% but really did want to make a difference and help the third estate.
I love the concept behind this new series. This is book 1 in The Queens Council series. This series features the princesses we know and love as powerful queens - no more damsels in distress!
Rebel rose is a continuation of the Beauty and the Beast story, rather than a retelling. It actually reads a lot more like a historical fiction than a fairy tale or fantasy, which I didn’t expect and really enjoyed.
Although easy to read, I felt like it dragged on a bit and there weren’t a lot of plot hooks to keep you interested along the way.
Having said that, I did enjoy the story and was happy with the ending of the book. I would be interested to see which princess takes on the role of queen next!
Thank you to Scholastic for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rebel rose is a continuation of the Beauty and the Beast story, rather than a retelling. It actually reads a lot more like a historical fiction than a fairy tale or fantasy, which I didn’t expect and really enjoyed.
Although easy to read, I felt like it dragged on a bit and there weren’t a lot of plot hooks to keep you interested along the way.
Having said that, I did enjoy the story and was happy with the ending of the book. I would be interested to see which princess takes on the role of queen next!
Thank you to Scholastic for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
An absolutely charming add-on to Beauty and the Beast for any Disney fan. While the details are on point, the plot meanders and stalls a bit. Overall a light read with a really nice tie-in to French history (good for Versailles fans!). Just wish there had been a little more 'there' there. Otherwise great to see life brought into an otherwise 2-d fairy tale.
This is a story continuation of Beauty & The Beast after they break the curse. It was a good book, but I was hoping for more magical elements. However, if you like historical fiction, I think you’ll enjoy this!
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adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Simple but enjoyable, I like the character development for Belle and Lio. I even like the callbacks to the movie however at times it felt like they were littering it with references without it adding to the story. Why would a spoon of porridge remind him of being the beast? At one point it felt like the references to the curse were repeating a little too much. But I will read the next one so that is something.
Disclaimer: I received the e-arc of this book from the publisher. Thanks! I also bought my own copy. Support your authors! All opinions are my own.
Book: Rebel Rose
Author: Emma Theriault
Book Series: The Queen’s Council Book 1
Rating: 4.5/5
Diversity: Lesbian side character, gay side character
Recommended For...: retelling fans, fantasy fans, historical fiction fans, ya readers
Publication Date: November 10, 2020
Genre: YA Retelling Historical Ficiton Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (romance, gore, violence, revolution, PTSD symptoms)
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Pages: 352
Synopsis: Happily ever after is only the beginning as Belle takes on the responsibility of becoming queen and learns to balance duty, love, and sacrifice, all while navigating dark political intrigue—and a touch of magic.
It’s 1789 and France is on the brink of revolution. Belle has finally broken the Enchantress’s curse, restoring the Beast to his human form and bringing life back to their castle in the province of Aveyon. But in Paris, the fires of change are burning, and it’s only a matter of time before the rebellion arrives on their doorstep.
Not so very long ago, Belle dreamed of leaving her provincial home for a life of adventure. But now she finds herself living in a palace, torn between her past as a commoner, and her future as royalty. While Belle grapples with her newfound position, there are those who would do anything to keep her from power.
When she stumbles across a magic mirror that holds a dire warning, Belle wants nothing more than to ignore the mysterious voice calling her to accept a crown she never desired. But violent factions of the revolution may already be lurking within her own castle, and doing nothing would endanger everything she holds dear. With the fate of her country, her love, and her life at stake, Belle must decide if she is ready to embrace her own strength--and the magic that ties her to so many female rulers before her--to become the queen she is meant to be.
Review: this was a really good book and a really interesting historical take on the Disney princesses. I really like the historical aspects and from what I could see and what I know of that time., I believe that it is mostly accurate. I felt like the character development was pretty well done as well as the overall plot of the book. The book kept me hooked and I pretty much read it in one sitting.
However, I did have some issues with the book. I feel like the book was really slow paced and that the action portions of the book were here and there. The book is also weirdly written in that a lot of things are repeated that I felt were unnecessarily repeated. I also didn't like that Adam's name was changed to Lio in this book. I like the little explanation that they gave for why, but his name is Adam and I don't know why the author went with that. I also felt like the world building could have been a little bit better.
Verdict: It was good!
Book: Rebel Rose
Author: Emma Theriault
Book Series: The Queen’s Council Book 1
Rating: 4.5/5
Diversity: Lesbian side character, gay side character
Recommended For...: retelling fans, fantasy fans, historical fiction fans, ya readers
Publication Date: November 10, 2020
Genre: YA Retelling Historical Ficiton Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (romance, gore, violence, revolution, PTSD symptoms)
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Pages: 352
Synopsis: Happily ever after is only the beginning as Belle takes on the responsibility of becoming queen and learns to balance duty, love, and sacrifice, all while navigating dark political intrigue—and a touch of magic.
It’s 1789 and France is on the brink of revolution. Belle has finally broken the Enchantress’s curse, restoring the Beast to his human form and bringing life back to their castle in the province of Aveyon. But in Paris, the fires of change are burning, and it’s only a matter of time before the rebellion arrives on their doorstep.
Not so very long ago, Belle dreamed of leaving her provincial home for a life of adventure. But now she finds herself living in a palace, torn between her past as a commoner, and her future as royalty. While Belle grapples with her newfound position, there are those who would do anything to keep her from power.
When she stumbles across a magic mirror that holds a dire warning, Belle wants nothing more than to ignore the mysterious voice calling her to accept a crown she never desired. But violent factions of the revolution may already be lurking within her own castle, and doing nothing would endanger everything she holds dear. With the fate of her country, her love, and her life at stake, Belle must decide if she is ready to embrace her own strength--and the magic that ties her to so many female rulers before her--to become the queen she is meant to be.
Review: this was a really good book and a really interesting historical take on the Disney princesses. I really like the historical aspects and from what I could see and what I know of that time., I believe that it is mostly accurate. I felt like the character development was pretty well done as well as the overall plot of the book. The book kept me hooked and I pretty much read it in one sitting.
However, I did have some issues with the book. I feel like the book was really slow paced and that the action portions of the book were here and there. The book is also weirdly written in that a lot of things are repeated that I felt were unnecessarily repeated. I also didn't like that Adam's name was changed to Lio in this book. I like the little explanation that they gave for why, but his name is Adam and I don't know why the author went with that. I also felt like the world building could have been a little bit better.
Verdict: It was good!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No