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A review by amna_rahim
Rebel Rose by Emma Theriault
3.0
I've read Disney's twisted tales series and liked them. They ranged from ok-good. So I was really excited to find out about the queen's council series. Especially, since the first book was about Belle, my favourite Disney princess! I was also really intrigued by the idea of a continuation rather than a retelling. Now, 3 stars is an ok book for me, leaning towards good. So obviously my excitement for this book was not lived up to. I was dissapointed by a couple of things in this book, but other things I liked. To make things easier, I'll make a pro and con list.
Pros:
- LOVED the historical setting of the French Revolution, especially since I'm currently studying it. This book just brought the era to life for me.
- I really liked many side characters like Cogsworth, Lumiere, Chip and Mrs Potts. Oh and Marguerite!
- Overall, it was enjoyable to read about.
Cons:
-The Belle in this book is not the one I know and love. At times, she would act exactly how I expected (ie. her headstron, stubborn, intelligent self) but others she would act completely out of character and once in the book downright selfish!
- The villain in this book was sooooo obvious. I know that it was not meant to be a mystery book, but seriously? Belle having a gut feeling that something was off about him for no reason? I literally thought this was a red herring done on purpose, but it was seriously him? Felt rather kiddish.
- I HATE THE BEAST/PRINCE ADAM'S NAME!!!!!! LIO? REALLY?
- Read a bit slow, especially the first 100 pages. Writing style was rather plain, but that was to be expected.
Pros:
- LOVED the historical setting of the French Revolution, especially since I'm currently studying it. This book just brought the era to life for me.
- I really liked many side characters like Cogsworth, Lumiere, Chip and Mrs Potts. Oh and Marguerite!
- Overall, it was enjoyable to read about.
Cons:
-The Belle in this book is not the one I know and love. At times, she would act exactly how I expected (ie. her headstron, stubborn, intelligent self) but others she would act completely out of character and once in the book downright selfish!
- The villain in this book was sooooo obvious. I know that it was not meant to be a mystery book, but seriously? Belle having a gut feeling that something was off about him for no reason? I literally thought this was a red herring done on purpose, but it was seriously him? Felt rather kiddish.
- I HATE THE BEAST/PRINCE ADAM'S NAME!!!!!! LIO? REALLY?
- Read a bit slow, especially the first 100 pages. Writing style was rather plain, but that was to be expected.