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alexandra_92 's review for:
The Beast of Beswick
by Amalie Howard
I received an e-ARC from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
I know a slight retelling of Beauty and the Beast when I see one! This book was also the first one I read from this author as she has written enough Regency inspired stories as well. And I did love it!
Beast of Beswick is the story of Thane and Astrid, two people scorn by the proper society for different reasons who come together as plots are made and emotions run hot between them. Astrid is a well-read, educated, woman who goes against the norm of society and loves her sister Isobel very much.
When a loveless marriage threatens to destroy her sister, Astrid will take matters to her hands...and propose to the most terrifying man of all.
Now Thane, on the other hand, was too stubborn for me, but his interactions and dialogue with Astrid made me laugh and congratulate Astrid for making the man understand that not all is lost and life can go on, despite everything. He is filthy rich of course, as a Duke, and I enjoyed even the small comforts he had made for his enjoyment. (that bathing pool is to die for!)
I wasn't bored and I read this in one day. Needless to say, I plan to read the rest historical novels by Amalie Howard too!
I know a slight retelling of Beauty and the Beast when I see one! This book was also the first one I read from this author as she has written enough Regency inspired stories as well. And I did love it!
Beast of Beswick is the story of Thane and Astrid, two people scorn by the proper society for different reasons who come together as plots are made and emotions run hot between them. Astrid is a well-read, educated, woman who goes against the norm of society and loves her sister Isobel very much.
When a loveless marriage threatens to destroy her sister, Astrid will take matters to her hands...and propose to the most terrifying man of all.
Now Thane, on the other hand, was too stubborn for me, but his interactions and dialogue with Astrid made me laugh and congratulate Astrid for making the man understand that not all is lost and life can go on, despite everything. He is filthy rich of course, as a Duke, and I enjoyed even the small comforts he had made for his enjoyment. (that bathing pool is to die for!)
I wasn't bored and I read this in one day. Needless to say, I plan to read the rest historical novels by Amalie Howard too!