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A review by margaretpinard
The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Mimi Matthews! A favorite. This is a Beauty and Beast retelling, with a war hero coming out of the Crimean War and giving us a glimpse of that disaster, while the heroine's struggle is against her gilded cage and social anxiety.
Moderate: Emotional abuse