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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2/5
This book was slow, I’m not going to lie. I felt like throughout the book Belle wasn’t able to fight on her own. The only character that stood out to me was the enchantress because her character was at least somewhat new and different and I didn’t need to read other the same names I grew up with. I guess what I’m saying is that I found out while reading this book that I prefer retellings of fairytales to be like the original story but change it up to make it different to the point of new characters in place of the old ones.
This book was slow, I’m not going to lie. I felt like throughout the book Belle wasn’t able to fight on her own. The only character that stood out to me was the enchantress because her character was at least somewhat new and different and I didn’t need to read other the same names I grew up with. I guess what I’m saying is that I found out while reading this book that I prefer retellings of fairytales to be like the original story but change it up to make it different to the point of new characters in place of the old ones.
brittster622's review against another edition
5.0
Rebel Rose follows Belle after "The Beast" has become human and resumes his role as a political leader in France. She is in the time of the French Revolution and is having to navigate trusting lords and ladies, and becoming a political leader herself. This is the story we have all been waiting for that we didn't know we needed.
It is full of nods to the original story while providing such a fulfilling, complex, and truly robust world. Belle is nuanced and strong and likable. I loved that rather than a "retelling", this story continues where we left off with the original story. I wish I could express how satisfying this book was, but alas, I do not a have a way with words like the author of this enchanting tale. The author also does an excellent job of incorporating true French culture that is relevant to the book's setting. The combination of the true historical elements and the familiar and magical Disney fairy tale elements, make this story exquisite.
Beauty and the Beast has never been one of my favorite Disney stories, but I adored this book. I cannot wait for more books in this series and I truly hope they tackle as many of our beloved Disney tales as possible.
It is full of nods to the original story while providing such a fulfilling, complex, and truly robust world. Belle is nuanced and strong and likable. I loved that rather than a "retelling", this story continues where we left off with the original story. I wish I could express how satisfying this book was, but alas, I do not a have a way with words like the author of this enchanting tale. The author also does an excellent job of incorporating true French culture that is relevant to the book's setting. The combination of the true historical elements and the familiar and magical Disney fairy tale elements, make this story exquisite.
Beauty and the Beast has never been one of my favorite Disney stories, but I adored this book. I cannot wait for more books in this series and I truly hope they tackle as many of our beloved Disney tales as possible.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, a solid fairytale history, but the Beast makes this need a second glance.
I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
betharanova's review against another edition
4.0
Belle and the Beast may have broken a decade-old curse, but now it's time to face... the French Revolution! This is a fun, grown-up sequel to my favorite Disney movie. It's got history, politics, love, and an ominous hint of magic.
When the curse vanished, most everyone in the French principality of Aveyon suddenly remembered the prince and forgot the Beast, left with hazy memories of their prince's absence. The happy couple is deeply in love yet not entirely healed from prior events. After a few months, they travel to Paris so that the prince can re-establish himself at court, with the help of his worldly cousin, Bastien. But no one has to worry about King Louis' regard for very long, because that's precisely when the revolution breaks out. Belle, the prince, and Bastien flee back to Aveyon to secure the land against growing unrest—even as Belle is haunted by lingering magic and the prince by rumors of betrayal.
The characters' precise voices did not survive the collision with real French history. Everyone reads differently, more like an adult character. This affects the prince especially. But can you hear Robby Benson's Beast voice talking about reforms and wanting to sleep with his wife? I can't. So I'm inclined to forgive the maturing of character voices for the sake of the novel. (Besides, now the prince reads like Tamlin, and I love it.)
Maturity doesn't necessarily mean complexity, however. The villain severely lacked pizzazz or mystery. Toward the end, we briefly veered toward the woo-woo end of feminism to present the moral, which was simply that Belle should trust her instincts. Actually, it's presented as if Belle should trust her gut over investigation or figuring things out, and excuse me, but I thought stubborn curiosity was Belle's whole thing?? She has brain cells in this book, but it's as if the story wants her to use magical women's intuition instead. The star off is legitimately just for this point. Miss me with that. Thankfully, the annoying parts of this are fairly brief.
I had a good time with everything else: revisiting Aveyon on a grander scale, my lifetime otp as an imperfect but loving married couple, the added sense of reality to all the other characters I loved. And following Belle through her journey was great. That's my girl! She's finding a new meaning to the adventure she wanted! She's making her way in a new world! This book really does add a novel depth to the world of Beauty and the Beast.
When the curse vanished, most everyone in the French principality of Aveyon suddenly remembered the prince and forgot the Beast, left with hazy memories of their prince's absence. The happy couple is deeply in love yet not entirely healed from prior events. After a few months, they travel to Paris so that the prince can re-establish himself at court, with the help of his worldly cousin, Bastien. But no one has to worry about King Louis' regard for very long, because that's precisely when the revolution breaks out. Belle, the prince, and Bastien flee back to Aveyon to secure the land against growing unrest—even as Belle is haunted by lingering magic and the prince by rumors of betrayal.
The characters' precise voices did not survive the collision with real French history. Everyone reads differently, more like an adult character. This affects the prince especially. But can you hear Robby Benson's Beast voice talking about reforms and wanting to sleep with his wife? I can't. So I'm inclined to forgive the maturing of character voices for the sake of the novel. (Besides, now the prince reads like Tamlin, and I love it.)
Maturity doesn't necessarily mean complexity, however. The villain severely lacked pizzazz or mystery. Toward the end, we briefly veered toward the woo-woo end of feminism to present the moral, which was simply that Belle should trust her instincts. Actually, it's presented as if Belle should trust her gut over investigation or figuring things out, and excuse me, but I thought stubborn curiosity was Belle's whole thing?? She has brain cells in this book, but it's as if the story wants her to use magical women's intuition instead. The star off is legitimately just for this point. Miss me with that. Thankfully, the annoying parts of this are fairly brief.
I had a good time with everything else: revisiting Aveyon on a grander scale, my lifetime otp as an imperfect but loving married couple, the added sense of reality to all the other characters I loved. And following Belle through her journey was great. That's my girl! She's finding a new meaning to the adventure she wanted! She's making her way in a new world! This book really does add a novel depth to the world of Beauty and the Beast.
clairecreativecorner101's review against another edition
4.0
My favourite genre of book is fairytale/fantasy and I really enjoy retellings of famous fairytale stories and so I was really excited to discover this new series: The Queen’s Council which takes on the famous Disney princesses and retell’s their stories in a historical setting and when I found out the first book Rebel Rose was Beauty and The Beast themed I had to pick it up.
Rebel Rose follows Belle after the curse has been broken and she is married to the prince and it is set in France during a time where it is on the brink of revolution. So Belle has to battle with her new role and also her past life before she married the prince.
I really liked the way the well known characters were developed in particular Belle having to decide to take up her new role and it was great seeing the servant characters in the book as well. I loved the developed relationship between Belle and the prince, you can see that they do really love each other but he is still haunted by the curse. Also it was really nice to see the link backs to the original story with moments from the film so it still felt like the Original story.
The new characters were good as well and it was nice to see Belle have a female companion as a friend and she had her own secret which I wasn’t expecting.
My only issue with the book there was a lot of french words used a lot through the book and the various french names were quite difficult to keep track off but that was my only issue with it.
Overall if you are a Disney fan and you like fairytale retellings give this book a try and I can’t wait for more books in this series
Rebel Rose follows Belle after the curse has been broken and she is married to the prince and it is set in France during a time where it is on the brink of revolution. So Belle has to battle with her new role and also her past life before she married the prince.
I really liked the way the well known characters were developed in particular Belle having to decide to take up her new role and it was great seeing the servant characters in the book as well. I loved the developed relationship between Belle and the prince, you can see that they do really love each other but he is still haunted by the curse. Also it was really nice to see the link backs to the original story with moments from the film so it still felt like the Original story.
The new characters were good as well and it was nice to see Belle have a female companion as a friend and she had her own secret which I wasn’t expecting.
My only issue with the book there was a lot of french words used a lot through the book and the various french names were quite difficult to keep track off but that was my only issue with it.
Overall if you are a Disney fan and you like fairytale retellings give this book a try and I can’t wait for more books in this series
killerkakez1224's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a slow burn, quiet and simmering until the finale. While it was a struggle to find my stride, I'm glad that I stuck it out.
melmo2610's review against another edition
3.0
Let me start by saying I am a HUGE Beauty and the Beast fan. It’s my all time favorite and I am always up for reading a BnB inspired story. This one was good. It’s a sequel of sorts to the official story and it was an interesting take. It’s a quick and easy read and while I didn’t love it, it held my attention and I enjoyed it.
barbielouwho18's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars rounded up*
I wished I liked this more than I did. Belle has always been my favorite princess growing up. I never once envisioned her in this story. I don’t see her as a character marrying into the crown to just complain about it and wince when someone calls her Queen. The author made the Prince seem weak and vulnerable too, which isn’t the case in the oringinal where this is the “supposed” sequel.
I wished I liked this more than I did. Belle has always been my favorite princess growing up. I never once envisioned her in this story. I don’t see her as a character marrying into the crown to just complain about it and wince when someone calls her Queen. The author made the Prince seem weak and vulnerable too, which isn’t the case in the oringinal where this is the “supposed” sequel.
angelreadsfantasy's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
I was interested in this story to see how the french revolution would effect the Beast (Lio) and Belles journey. However this book was a miss for me. My biggest irritation was the miscommunication/non communication between Lio and Belle; it was really annoying and most of the book Lio was nog even there Even in the end they 'fixed' this in a few pages with one conversation... no . Also I thought Belle felt a little helpless in the beginning, while she could have done so much more. I am hesitant with the next book (Mulan) of this series.