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A review by alli_the_bookaholic13
Rebel Rose by Emma Theriault
4.0
Thank you to Disney Books for sending me an ARC via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
4/5 stars.
This book takes place after the curse has been lifted, and Belle and Lio (the Beast) are married. But it’s 1789 and the revolution is beginning to get underway in Paris. It’s a dangerous time to be married to a prince.
We follow Bell as she tries to avoid bringing the revolution from France into Aveyon. Belle was such a strong character, and I admired her dedication to the people. She had to struggle against many obstacles as she tried to fight for her people and her kingdom. The doubts surrounding her, and the people pushing back against her, made it feel more realistic as she attempted to give the people a voice in order to prevent revolution from taking hold.
I enjoyed trying to figure out who to trust, and watching Belle learn to trust her instincts and navigate her new role in her kingdom. I thought her relationship with Lio was sweet, and they both showed a lot of growth by the end of the book. I wish we’d been able to see more of Lio himself, because I thought he was an interesting character.
The plot was fairly slow because the focus is more on the political aspects of the book than anything else (1789 and revolution in Paris), but it was still interesting and engaging. The last quarter of the book was the most exciting because the plot picked up. The whispers of revolution were becoming real, and things started to really happen! I also enjoyed the hints of magic, and the introduction of Orella as a character. I thought she brought some mystery and magic to the story, and it added nicely to the events that were happening.
Overall, I enjoyed this one and I’d recommend it to fans of Beauty and the Beast as well as to those who enjoy political history, and historical fiction with a hint of magic!
4/5 stars.
This book takes place after the curse has been lifted, and Belle and Lio (the Beast) are married. But it’s 1789 and the revolution is beginning to get underway in Paris. It’s a dangerous time to be married to a prince.
We follow Bell as she tries to avoid bringing the revolution from France into Aveyon. Belle was such a strong character, and I admired her dedication to the people. She had to struggle against many obstacles as she tried to fight for her people and her kingdom. The doubts surrounding her, and the people pushing back against her, made it feel more realistic as she attempted to give the people a voice in order to prevent revolution from taking hold.
I enjoyed trying to figure out who to trust, and watching Belle learn to trust her instincts and navigate her new role in her kingdom. I thought her relationship with Lio was sweet, and they both showed a lot of growth by the end of the book. I wish we’d been able to see more of Lio himself, because I thought he was an interesting character.
The plot was fairly slow because the focus is more on the political aspects of the book than anything else (1789 and revolution in Paris), but it was still interesting and engaging. The last quarter of the book was the most exciting because the plot picked up. The whispers of revolution were becoming real, and things started to really happen! I also enjoyed the hints of magic, and the introduction of Orella as a character. I thought she brought some mystery and magic to the story, and it added nicely to the events that were happening.
Overall, I enjoyed this one and I’d recommend it to fans of Beauty and the Beast as well as to those who enjoy political history, and historical fiction with a hint of magic!